Athletic Bilbao take on the visitors Cadiz in the round 5 match of Spanish LaLiga.The match will be played on Saturday, September 16th at Estadio San Mamés (Bilbao).
Athletic Bilbao have had a fairly successful start to the new La Liga season. Yes, in the very first round, they couldn't compete with the royal club from the capital, losing 0-2. But then they secured two consecutive victories over strong opponents who are certainly tougher than Cadiz. On the road, the Basques defeated Osasuna (2-0), who was a major revelation last season, earning a spot in the European competitions and reaching the country's cup final. Then, at home, Athletic overcame Betis (4-2). Ideally, they should have also defeated Mallorca (0-0), but that match was played away. In Bilbao, in the match against Cadiz, it's unlikely that Athletic's players will give away points to their opponents.
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Cadiz, too, can consider the start of the season a positive one. In four rounds of the championship, Sergio Gonzalez's team lost only once, and that was away to Barcelona (0-2). Right now, the team is even positioned in the upper half of the table. However, let's be objective: all three matches in which the yellow submarine earned points were played at home. The victory in the last round against big brother Villarreal was certainly surprising. However, in the other two matches, Cadiz not only played at home but also faced relatively weak opponents - Alaves (1-0) and Almeria (1-1).
I wouldn't advise overestimating the yellow submarine due to their successful start to the season. Moreover, while this team can pose problems for any opponent at home, they look noticeably weaker on the road - they suffered 10 defeats in 16 away matches in La Liga last season. Athletic, on the other hand, is stronger in terms of squad quality and has entirely different goals. The hosts are aiming for a spot in the European competitions, while for the guests, avoiding relegation to the Segunda Division is a good outcome. The favorite is playing at home and should comfortably secure three points based on their class. Furthermore, Cadiz have been a convenient opponent for the Basques in recent years. In the previous season, the lions cruised past the yellow submarine twice in the championship: 4-0 and 4-1. We expect Athletic to win again this time, so the bet is on home team.
Prediction for the match: Athletic Bilbao to win.
