Fenerbahçe vs Athletic Bilbao prediction and betting tips on December 11, 2024
Game Prediction
On December 11, 2024, in the 6th round of the UEFA Europa League group stage, Fenerbahçe will face Athletic Bilbao. José Mourinho will aim to defeat Ernesto Valverde and elevate his new team into the upper third of the competition standings.
Our Prediction for Fenerbahçe vs Athletic Bilbao
Fenerbahçe has once again disappointed both their supporters and management. They lost the championship race to their rivals Galatasaray, amid further controversy. Meanwhile, in Bilbao, the team secured their first domestic cup in 40 years and even managed to rise to 5th place in La Liga.
In Istanbul, the club placed their trust in Mourinho, but this decision hasn’t fully paid off. In the Super Lig, Fenerbahçe remains behind Galatasaray. In the Champions League, they failed to qualify after passing Lugano but losing to Lille. In the Europa League, they started with a win over Royal Union, but drew with Twente and Manchester United and lost to AZ Alkmaar. Their hopes of progressing to the knockout stages now rest on a win over Slavia Prague.
Athletic Bilbao, under Valverde, had a rocky start but showed their determination to fight for 4th place as winter approached, especially with no clear "fourth force" behind the top three in La Liga. In the Europa League, they have only dropped points in Italy, drawing 1-1 with Roma, but then won against AZ, Slavia, Ludogorets, and Elfsborg.
Key Stats and Trends
- Fenerbahçe has won one of their last four Europa League matches.
- Athletic Bilbao has won their last four Europa League games.
- Fenerbahçe has scored in each of their last 25 matches.
- Athletic Bilbao has scored in each of their last 7 matches.
- Fenerbahçe wins the first half in 49% of their matches, while Athletic Bilbao wins the first half in 41% of their matches.
Possible Starting Lineups
Fenerbahçe (Possible lineup): Livaković – Müldür, Cikú, Akaydin, Osei-Samuel – Fred, Yüksel, Śimanski – Saint-Maximin, Džeko, Tadić
Athletic Bilbao (Possible lineup): Agirrezabala – Berchiche, Paredes, Yeray Álvarez, Lekuè – Haurégisar, Ruiz de Galarreta, Williams, Berenguer, Williams – Guruseta
Head-to-Head Matches: Fenerbahçe vs Athletic Bilbao
In 2017, the clubs played a friendly match, which ended in a 0-0 draw.
Free Prediction for Fenerbahçe vs Athletic Bilbao
While Fenerbahçe will be the favorite at home, Athletic Bilbao is in good form, and Valverde is a very experienced coach. We recommend betting on Athletic Bilbao not to lose in Istanbul (odds – 1.63).
Keep an eye on the Europa League standings and assess your team's form before placing a bet on the upcoming match!