Ludogorets Razgrad vs Athletic Bilbao: betting odds November 7, 2024

The fourth-round group stage match of the 2024/25 Europa League between Ludogorets (Bulgaria) and Athletic (Spain) will take place on November 7 at the Ludogorets Arena in Razgrad. Ludogorets vs Athletic: prediction and betting odds, statistics. Referee: Anastasios Papapetrou (Greece) Matches – 8 (International meetings, 2023/24–2024/25); Shown yellow/red cards – 32; Average yellow/red cards per match – 4; Shown red cards – 1; Fouls on average per match – 20; Penalties – 13%. Probable line-ups for the match Ludogorets vs Athletic Ludogorets (4-3-3): Hendrik Bonmann – Aslak Fonn Witry, Olivier Verdon, Dinis Almeida, Cicinho – Ivaylo Chochev, Pedro Naressi, Deroy Duarte – Cauly Oliveira Souza, Kiril Despodov, Rick. Athletic (4-2-3-1): Unai Simon – Ander Capa, Yeray Alvarez, Iñigo Martinez, Yuri Berchiche – Dani Garcia, Unai Vencedor – Iker Muniain, Oihan Sancet, Alex Berenguer – Inaki Williams. The starting line-up for each team is indicated from their last match in this tournament. Ludogorets The charges of Igor Jovicevic lost away to Belgian Anderlecht with a score of 0:2 in the last round. As a result, Ludogorets has not won a single victory in the last three Europa League matches and with one point earned, is in 33rd place. Moreover, the Bulgarians are among the only two teams that have not yet scored in the group stage. Midfielder Pedro Naressi and forward Cauly Oliveira Souza will miss the meeting due to suspensions. - The team did not lose in regular time in 6 out of the last 9 home matches in the EL (5 wins, 1 draw). - At least four goals were scored within 90 minutes in 3 out of 4 previous home games of the club in this European cup. - Ludogorets players did not score before the halftime in 11 out of the last 15 home games in the Europa League. Athletic In the last round, Ernesto Valverde's team beat Slavia Prague at home with a score of 1:0. This victory became the second in a row for Athletic, and as a result, the team with seven points rose to the eighth position in the standings. In addition, with only one goal conceded, the Spaniards are among the top five clubs in this indicator in the group stage. - The club did not lose in regular time in 7 out of the last 8 away matches in the Europa League (3 wins, 4 draws). - Both opponents scored within 90 minutes in 6 out of the last 8 matches of the team in this European cup. - Exactly two or three goals were scored in regular time in 4 out of the last 6 matches of the Spaniards in the EL. Ludogorets vs Athletic: match prediction The Bulgarians will try to rectify their poor start to the group stage in a home encounter. At home, Ludogorets often showed their best side, especially with active attacking actions. In 6 out of the last 8 home matches in the Europa League, the team scored in regular time, and in four of those instances – at least twice. The Spaniards are also known for their constructive play, and Athletic creates a lot of moments even in away matches. In 19 of the last away confrontations in the EL, the team from Bilbao failed to break through the opposing defense within 90 minutes only four times. At the same time, in 12 out of the last 14 away games in this European cup, the club could not keep a clean sheet in regular time. I think both opponents will actively show themselves upfront and play efficiently. My prediction: "Both teams to score – yes" with odds of 1.91. Author: Dmitry Shchurko