Match Details
The match between Athletic Club and Las Palmas is scheduled to take place on December 20, 2023, at San Mamés Barria. This La Liga fixture will be part of the regular season, with Athletic Club being the home team. The odds for this match are as follows: Local Winner – 1.45, Draw – 4.94, Away Winner – 8.10.
Head-to-Head Comparison
Athletic Club and Las Palmas have faced each other multiple times in the past. In their most recent encounter on September 2, 2018, they played out a goalless draw in La Liga. However, it’s worth noting that previous matches have seen both teams produce high-scoring affairs. For instance, in their meeting on April 14, 2017, Athletic Club emerged victorious with a convincing scoreline of 5-1.
Team Form: Athletic Club
Athletic Club has been in impressive form recently across various competitions. In their last six matches overall, they have won four games and drawn two. This includes a noteworthy victory over Atletico Madrid where they secured a comfortable 2-0 win.
In terms of their performance at home in La Liga this season, Athletic Club has been formidable with six wins out of nine matches played at San Mamés Barria. They have scored an impressive total of 24 goals while conceding only eleven.
Currently positioned fifth in the league standings with 32 points from seventeen matches played so far this season, Athletic Club has shown consistency and quality throughout their campaign.
Team Form: Las Palmas
Las Palmas has also displayed commendable performances lately. They have managed three victories and one defeat in their last six away matches across all competitions.
Sitting ninth in the league table with 25 points from seventeen matches, Las Palmas has shown resilience and competitiveness in La Liga this season. Their most recent match ended in a 1-1 draw against Cadiz.
Key Players
For Athletic Club, Gorka Guruzeta Rodríguez and Iñaki Arthuer Dannis Williams have been standout performers. Guruzeta has scored eight goals in seventeen appearances, while Williams has also netted eight times along with three assists.
Las Palmas relies on the contributions of Munir El Haddadi Mohamed and Sory Kaba. El Haddadi has scored two goals and provided one assist in eighteen matches, while Kaba has also found the back of the net twice with one assist in thirteen appearances.
Statistical Insights
Analyzing recent statistics, Athletic Club’s attacking prowess is evident as they have scored 33 goals so far this season. Their defense has conceded 19 goals, resulting in an average of 1.12 goals conceded per game.
On the other hand, Las Palmas’ attack has managed to score 15 goals while their defense has conceded 14 goals. This indicates a relatively balanced performance on both ends of the pitch for Las Palmas.
Prediction: Athletic Club 3 – 1 Las Palmas
Based on their recent performances and historical head-to-head record, it is expected that Athletic Club will emerge victorious with a comfortable margin of victory over Las Palmas. The predicted scoreline for this match is Athletic Club winning by a score of 3-1.
