Lyon v Athletic Bilbao predictions

Match	Date	Selection	Bet	Odds	Bet now
Lyon v Athletic Bilbao predictions Europa League Uefa, International	25/10/2012 19:00	full time result	Bilbao win	4.5	Bet at Stan James
Betting prediction was written by Anton

LYON V ATHLETIC BILBAO PREDICTIONS AND PREVIEW: BETTING STATS AND FACTS

Lyon has made a strong start to the season and sits just 1 point off the lead in Ligue 1 with 18 points after 9 games.  They have won just 1 of their last 4 league matches however and must get back to form before PSG and Marseille build a large over them.  In the Europa League they have won both their group games so far and look very likely to progress to the next round.

Bilbao have had a poor start to the season in la liga, picking up just 8 points in 8 matches which leaves them in 17^th place.  They have won just one of their last 5 matches and have really struggled defensively this year with the 2^nd worst defensive record in the league.  Their Europa League record has not been much better with just 1 point from their first two games, a home draw against Ironi Kiryat.

TEAM NEWS AND RUN OF PLAY

Lyon are looking to fight back from a disappointing 4^th place finish last year and fight for the title again this season. Things started well for them with 4 wins from their first 5 games but have tapered off since then with just 1 win in their next 4 games.  The owners of Lyon are unwilling to cover the large losses they have been making and looked to reduce costs this summer including moving out some top players like Hugo Lloris and Aly Cissokho.  This has not affected them as many expected however and they seem to be playing better this season than last.

Bilbao are looking to follow up an excellent season last year where they made the Europa League final and played some fantastic football at times.  They lost one of their top players in Javi Martinez, who moved to Bayern for €40m and star striker Fernando Llorente has not started a game this season and is likely to leave in January.

LYON V ATHLETIC BILBAO PREDICTIONS: 1X2 BETTING PREVIEW

Lyon are favourites as the home team for this one but I think the majority of books are overpricing them.  Neither team are in strong recent form and both are capable of conceding goals this year.

I think the value is on Athletic Bilbao at 4.5 with Stan James.  A top price for a team that is capable of beating anyone on their day.

LYON - ATHLETIC BILBAO PREDICTIONS: ASIAN HANDICAP PREVIEW

The Asian market gives us more options if we want to cover the draw and Athletic win together.  188bet offer the top price on Bilbao +0.5 at 1.97.

I think there is more value to be had on the 1x2 bet despite the higher risk to it, I’d prefer a half unit bet on the outright win rather than a unit on the win and draw in the Asian handicap.

LYON - ATHLETIC BILBAO PREDICTIONS: TOTAL GOALS PREVIEW

Both teams are well known for attacking football so it is surprising to see only 1 Lyon game of their last 5 has ended with over 2.5 goals.  Athletic also have only seen 2 of their past 5 games with over 2.5 goals, an unusual sight for a team so attacking. 

Despite this the Over is a small favourite but I think the value is with the Under.

Bet Victor are offering a very nice 2.0 on Under 2.5 Goals.

LYON V ATHLETIC BILBAO PREDICTIONS AND PREVIEW: THE END

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