RCD Espanyol vs Athletic Bilbao: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 08 April

RCD Espanyol

L L W D D

19th place in Spanish La Liga

1-2

08/04/2023 14:15

Athletic Bilbao

L L W L L

8th place in Spanish La Liga

Spanish La Liga

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for RCD Espanyol vs Athletic Bilbao on 08 April 2023 (kick-off: 14:15) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full RCD Espanyol vs Athletic Bilbao preview before placing your bet.

RCD Espanyol are currently 19th with 37 points after 38 matches.
Athletic Bilbao sit 8th with 51 points from 38 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Athletic Bilbao to win with probability 44%.
Head-to-head history favors Athletic Bilbao, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. RCD Espanyol have one win, while 2 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

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Pred

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Score.

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Weather

14:15

2023-04-08

RCD Espanyol vs Athletic Bilbao - Prediction & Odds

RCD Espanyol

Athletic Bilbao

2023-04-08 14:15

STANDINGS UP TO 08/04/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 FC Barcelona	88	38	28	4	6	70	20	50
02 Real Madrid	78	38	24	6	8	75	36	39
03 Atletico Madrid	77	38	23	8	7	70	33	37
04 Real Sociedad	71	38	21	8	9	51	35	16
05 Villarreal	64	38	19	7	12	59	40	19
06 Real Betis	60	38	17	9	12	46	41	5
07 Osasuna	53	38	15	8	15	37	42	-5
08 Athletic Bilbao	51	38	14	9	15	47	43	4
09 Mallorca	50	38	14	8	16	37	43	-6
10 Girona	49	38	13	10	15	58	55	3
11 Sevilla	49	38	13	10	15	47	54	-7
12 Rayo Vallecano	49	38	13	10	15	45	53	-8
13 Celta Vigo	43	38	11	10	17	43	53	-10
14 Valencia	42	38	11	9	18	42	45	-3
15 Getafe	42	38	10	12	16	34	45	-11
16 Cadiz	42	38	10	12	16	30	53	-23
17 Almeria	41	38	11	8	19	49	65	-16
18 Real Valladolid	40	38	11	7	20	33	63	-30
19 RCD Espanyol	37	38	8	13	17	52	69	-17
20 Elche	25	38	5	10	23	30	67	-37

Head To Head

18/01/2023 19:00

Athletic Bilbao

1 - 0

RCD Espanyol

SPA CUP

04/09/2022 14:15

Athletic Bilbao

0 - 1

RCD Espanyol

SPA D1

07/02/2022 20:00

Athletic Bilbao

2 - 1

RCD Espanyol

SPA D1

26/10/2021 19:00

RCD Espanyol

1 - 1

Athletic Bilbao

SPA D1

25/01/2020 12:00

RCD Espanyol

1 - 1

Athletic Bilbao

SPA D1

30/10/2019 19:00

Athletic Bilbao

3 - 0

RCD Espanyol

SPA D1

RCD Espanyol

17%

Draw

33%

Athletic Bilbao

50%

RCD Espanyol Last 6 matches

01/04/2023 12:00

Girona 2 - 1 RCD Espanyol SPA D1

18/03/2023 17:30

RCD Espanyol 1 - 3 Celta Vigo SPA D1

11/03/2023 13:00

Real Madrid 3 - 1 RCD Espanyol SPA D1

05/03/2023 13:00

Real Valladolid 2 - 1 RCD Espanyol SPA D1

25/02/2023 13:00

RCD Espanyol 2 - 1 Mallorca SPA D1

19/02/2023 13:00

Elche 0 - 1 RCD Espanyol SPA D1

Win

33%

Draw

Lost

67%

Last 6 matches Athletic Bilbao

17/03/2023 20:00

Real Valladolid 1 - 3 Athletic Bilbao SPA D1

12/03/2023 20:00

Athletic Bilbao 0 - 1 FC Barcelona SPA D1

05/03/2023 17:30

Rayo Vallecano 0 - 0 Athletic Bilbao SPA D1

01/03/2023 20:00

Osasuna 1 - 0 Athletic Bilbao SPA CUP

26/02/2023 13:00

Athletic Bilbao 2 - 3 Girona SPA D1

19/02/2023 17:30

Atletico Madrid 1 - 0 Athletic Bilbao SPA D1

Win

17%

Draw

17%

Lost

67%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Spanish La Liga

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

RCD Espanyol

Athletic Bilbao

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

1.05

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.84

Scored

Avg. per game

0.47

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.37

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

2 (33%)4 (67%)

In last 19 home matches

YesNo

13 (68%)6 (32%)

In last 19 home matches

NoYes

7 (37%)12 (63%)

RCD Espanyol

Recent matches

Athletic Bilbao

Under /Over

(74%)14 5(26%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(42%)8 11(58%)

Under /Over

(42%)8 11(58%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(21%)4 15(79%)

Under /Over

(53%)10 9(47%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(16%)3 16(84%)

/Yes

(68%)13 6(32%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(21%)4 15(79%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

RCD Espanyol

Athletic Bilbao

Shots

RCD Espanyol

Total shots

12.89 avg / game

Blocked

43 total

Avg. 2.87

Athletic Bilbao

Total shots

16.26 avg / game

Blocked

60 total

Avg. 5.00

RCD Espanyol Pass Athletic Bilbao

Total passes

6996

Avg. 368 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

46%

Total passes

8311

Avg. 437 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

53%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

RCD Espanyol

Played games

Athletic Bilbao

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.21

Clean sheets

0.42

6.16

117

Corners

160

8.42

19.58

372

Throw-ins

471

24.79

1.95

Offsides

2.79

2.47

GK saves

1.26

RCD Espanyol

DISCIPLINARY

Athletic Bilbao

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.53

2.16

0.32

0.11

12.00

228

Fouls

250

13.16

16.47

313

Tackles

299

15.74

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How We Build the RCD Espanyol vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for RCD Espanyol vs Athletic Bilbao on 08 April 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Spanish La Liga fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

RCD Espanyol vs Athletic Bilbao Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess RCD Espanyol's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Athletic Bilbao's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Spanish La Liga Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Spanish La Liga standings and the Spanish La Liga form table to understand exactly where RCD Espanyol and Athletic Bilbao sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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