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

The match of the 4th round of the group stage of the 2024/25 Europa League between Ludogorets (Bulgaria) and Athletic (Spain) is set to take place on November 7th 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); Yellow/red cards shown – 32; Average yellow/red cards per match – 4; Red cards shown – 1; Fouls on average per match – 20; Penalty kicks – 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, Kiril Despodov, Rick. Athletic (4-2-3-1): Julen Agirrezabala – Daniel Moreno, Oscar De Marcos, Aitor Paredes, Yuri Berchiche – Benat Prados, Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta – Inaki Williams, Alejandro Remiro, Nico Williams – Gorka Guruzeta. The starting line-ups for each team are from their last match in this tournament. Ludogorets Igor Jovicevic's charges lost away to Belgian Anderlecht with a score of 0-2 in the previous round. As a result, Ludogorets has not won any of their last three Europa League matches and is currently ranked 33rd with one point. Moreover, the Bulgarians are among only two teams that have yet to score in the group stage. Midfielder Pedro Naressi and forward Cauly Oliveira will miss the match due to suspensions. - The team did not lose in regular time in 6 out of the last 9 home matches in the Europa League (5 wins, 1 draw). - At least four goals were scored within 90 minutes in 3 out of the last 4 home matches of the club in this European competition. - Ludogorets players did not score before the break in 11 out of the last 15 home encounters in the Europa League. Athletic In the last round, Ernesto Valverde's men defeated Slavia Prague at home with a score of 1-0. This victory was Athletic's second in a row, and as a result, the team climbed to the eighth position in the standings with seven points. Additionally, 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 competition. - Exactly two or three goals were scored in regular time in 4 out of the last 6 matches of the Spaniards in the Europa League. Ludogorets vs Athletic: match prediction The Bulgarians will aim to rectify their unfortunate start to the group stage in a home encounter. At their own ground, Ludogorets has often shown their best side, particularly with active attacking play. In 6 out of their last 8 home matches in the Europa League, the team has managed to score in regular time, and on four of those occasions, they scored at least twice. The Spaniards are also known for their constructive play, and Athletic creates numerous chances even in away matches. In the last 19 away clashes in the Europa League, the team from Bilbao failed to break through the opposition's defense within 90 minutes only four times. Moreover, in 12 out of their last 14 away matches in this European competition, the club has been unable to keep a clean sheet in regular time. I believe both opponents will actively push forward and play a high-scoring game. My prediction: "Both Teams to Score – Yes" with odds of 1.91. Author: Dmitry Shchurko