Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(18) 9 Goals 5 (10)
(16) 11 Assists 4 (8)
(6.5) 6.7 Average Ratings 6.5 (6.4)
26.9 Average Age 24.5
182.6 Average Height (cm) 184.6
(0.8) 0.8 Shots pg 0.5 (0.7)
(46%) 45% Aerial Duel Success 50% (50%)
(0.7) 0.6 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.5)
(1.1) 1 Tackles pg 1.3 (1.5)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LaLiga.

Missing Players

Athletic Club
Espanyol
Player Reason Status Rating
Unai Simón Out N/A
Oihan Sancet Out 6.62
Aingeru Olabarrieta Out N/A
Mikel Vesga Doubtful 6.34
Player Reason Status Rating
Fernando Calero Out 6.89
Javi Puado Doubtful 6.58
Edu Expósito Doubtful N/A

Team News

Athletic Club
Espanyol
  • Athletic will be without Unai Simón, who will miss another match, and Paredes, who is suspended for a second yellow card.
  • As for the recovered players, Nico Williams and Yeray have a chance of recovering in time for the match, while Sancet's situation seems more complicated, as does Vesga's .
  • Espanyol come into the match with the good news of the recovery of Leandro Cabrera, who will be available for this matchday.
  • On the other hand, Edu Expósito will continue to be out for another week, although the midfielder has already returned to training with the group.
  • Calero is suffering from a relapse of his Achilles tendon problem and Puado will be tested on Friday to see if he can play.

Prediction

  • Athletic Club aim to reignite their winning form in front of their passionate supporters following a recent draw and defeat against Sevilla and Girona, respectively. Ernesto Valverde's side are determined to reclaim their position at the league's summit with a win as poor finishing, missing three penalties, though one was a retaken, cost them three points against Girona.
  • Conversely, Espanyol, currently positioned 14th, ride the momentum of their recent victory against RCD Mallorca. The team strives to distance themselves from the relegation zone, seeking to continue their positive streak and climb the league standings but the worry for them is all their wins have come at the RCDE Stadium.
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