Athletic Bilbao-Alaves is a match valid for the round of 16 of the King’s Cup. Streaming, likely lineups, predictions.
The moment is truly magical for Athletic Bilbao: third in the La Liga standings (tied with Barcelona and with one game more), and with the feeling that really this year the Basques can take a qualification to the next Champions League. It’s flying on the wings of enthusiasm over there, and that bodes well that tonight will also be one of those magical nights, one to remember. Because the commitment against Alaves, in the King’s Cup, is really easy.
Not only because of what is the Spanish league standings that show us how the hosts are clearly stronger, but also because, by history, Bilbao almost always manages to make it all the way to the bottom of this event. And there is no reason to think just this year otherwise, especially given what is the momentum of a team that plays well, knows what it has to do, always, and wants to get as far as possible. Alaves, on the other hand-which has 20 points in the standings, and thus a little behind has to watch itself-is not really thinking about the King’s Cup. The goal is to score points, as many as possible, in the league, to try to secure safety as soon as possible. And the formation choices also indicate this. There will be ample turnover among the guests.
The prediction
Bilbao widely favored, in a match that could also give at least three total goals in the end. Match that could even be unlocked in the first half in favor of the hosts, who will carry it through without any problems. The passage of the round is practically written and we cannot really have any doubts.
The probable lineups of Athletic Bilbao-Alaves
ATHLETIC BILBAO (4-2-3-1): Simon; Lekue, Vivian, Paredes, Berchiche; Herrera, Vesga; Berenguer, Sancet, N Williams; Guruzeta.
ALAVES (4-2-3-1): Sivera; Gorosabel, Tenaglia, Marin, Lopez; Guevara, Benavidez; Vicente, Guridi, Rioja; Garcia.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 3-1
