Athletic Bilbao – Deportivo La Coruna Predictions (11.02.2017)
An interesting match on this day of Saturday is the one that will compete Athletic Bilbao and Deportivo by a new date of the Santander League.
In my opinion, the Basque team is a favorite due to the collective and offensive potential that it possesses and above all because it raises its level when it acts in the new San Mamés. For this reason and knowing that the Galicians are often irregular as visitors, we advise you to play a few euros to the simple victory of those led by coach Valverde.
Take into account that Athletic Bilbao is beaten after losing 3-0 against Barcelona as a visitor at the Nou Camp, remaining with 32 points in the general table. The team has added only 1 win in their last 5 appearances, having to be more regular in their actions. Their goal is to qualify for the next Europa League.
On the other hand do not forget that the Basque team has added very good numbers in the new San Mamés, after winning 7 games, equaling another 3 and losing the remaining that disputed in this condition. Coming from winning 2-1 to Sporting, leaving behind parities against Alavés and Atletico Madrid (0-0 and 2-2 respectively).
Continuing with the analysis you should know that Deportivo did not play their match of the last date to Deportivo when delayed by meteorological factors. The team remained with 19 points in the table, managing to add 4 games without winning (3 draws in a row and 3-1 against Eibar). He needs to add to get away from the decline and not rely on the bad timing of his opponents in this tough fight.
Now to finish we tell you that the Galicians have not yet won as visitors so far, product of 5 wins and 6 drops in total (10 concrete targets and 22 ceded on their fence). Before losing to Eibar he had added two draws in a row (1-1 against Espanyol and 1-1 against Las Palmas).
After all this I play for a victory of the local box because of the following reasons: First because Athletic Bilbao is a compact and well worked team who knows what he plays thanks to coach Valverde. Therefore, despite some setbacks, it is always an uncomfortable set to face. Second because the Basques usually increase their performance at home, proving it to be one of the best places in the competition.
And third because Deportivo, even if it is rough in its actions, tends to lower its intensity when it acts as a visitor. Given this reality and knowing that the Galicians usually concede goals in this condition, we believe that the "Lions" can win 1-0, 2-0 or 2-1 after the final whistle.
Athletic Bilbao to win @ 1.70
