Athletic Bilbao vs Olympique Marseille
UEFA Europa League
Date: Thursday, 15 March 2018
Kick-Off at 18:00 UK
Venue: San Mames Barria (Bilbao).
Betting Tips & Predictions
One of the sure Europa League predictions for this game is for an intense 90 minutes as Bilbao aim to turnaround a 3-1 deficit. Form has been patchy for both meaning a breakaway for Europa League action could be a welcome distraction. However, with so much on the line, today’s football prediction makes this one of this week’s Europa League’s games you will not want to miss.
Atheltic Bilbao are 5/4 to win the match and that is good value for the home side. Marseille may feel the job is almost done and can even afford to lose the game meaning the impetus is on the home side and they will make that tell.
Marseille are 2/1 to win and despite beating Bilbao 3-1 in the first leg, as we have highlighted in our Europa League preview, home advantage is a vital aspect of any knockout game. Marseille have also lost three of their last four away games including against Braga in the previous round.
The draw is 5/2 and that will send the away side through with a smile. Also, the last time the two met in the San Mames, a draw was the result but that time it sent Bilbao through in a tight affair.
Both teams to score is 7/10 and looks like one of the best football betting tips for the game. The last two matches between the sides have seen both teams score, and Bilbao have only failed to find the back of net once in their last six games whilst Marseille have scored in their last three games in all competitions.
Over 2.5 goals is 17/20 and that is a sensible bet to make. The pair have shared six goals in their last two meetings, but the first leg wielded four alone. With the home side in need of goals, the football score prediction is for a highly entertaining contest
Predicted Score: Athletic Bilbao 2 - 1 Olympique de Marseille
Athletic Bilbao vs Olympique Marseille: Head-to-head
Bilbao went through when the teams met in the knockout stage of the same competition two years ago (2-1 on aggregate).
The clash played at San Mames saw a 1-1 draw in the mentioned tie.
Athletic Bilbao vs Olympique Marseille: Bet Tips
Athletic Bilbao to win @ 2.25
Aritz Aduriz to score anytime @ 2.00
