Athletic Bilbao vs UD Las Palmas Prediction 23 April 2025
Added on 21 April, 2025
Athletic will host Las Palmas this Wednesday in a Round 33 La Liga clash as the Basque side looks to solidify its grip on a Champions League spot.
Despite suffering a narrow 0–1 defeat to Real Madrid in their last outing, Athletic remain in fourth place with 57 points and an impressive +23 goal difference (49:26). Prior to that loss, they had gone four matches unbeaten, beating Sevilla (1–0) and Rayo Vallecano (3–1), while holding Osasuna and Villarreal to goalless draws.
Las Palmas, meanwhile, continue to hover just above the relegation zone. They sit 17th with 32 points, only one clear of the drop, and a concerning goal difference of 38:52. Their recent form has been inconsistent — a solid 3–1 win over Getafe and a surprise 1–0 victory against Atletico Madrid showed their potential, but draws with Alaves (2–2) and Celta (1–1), along with a 1–3 loss to Real Sociedad, exposed their defensive vulnerabilities.
Athletic have been formidable at San Mamés this season, losing just once at home, and given the quality gap between the squads, the Lions are strong favorites. With Champions League qualification within reach, the hosts are expected to come out with intensity and secure three crucial points.
Athletic to win with -1.0 Asian handicap 1.57