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Probable Lineups

Athletic Club
4-2-3-1
Napoli
4-2-3-1
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(4) 4 Goals 2 (2)
36.5 Average Age 36.5
181.8 Average Height (cm) 182.2
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in Champions League Qualification.

Missing Players

Athletic Club
Napoli
No missing players.
Player Reason Status
Gonzalo Higuaín Doubtful

Team News

Athletic Club
Napoli
  • Athletic Bilbao fell to a narrow defeat in their La Liga opener with Malaga but Iker Muniain's performance was a real positive and he may move into a central position off of striker Aritz Aduriz.
  • Benat may drop to the bench in turn with Ibai Gomez coming into the starting XI on the left.
  • Carlos Gurpegi and Andoni Iraola's places in the backline could come under threat from Mikel San Jose and Oscar De Marcos respectively.
  • After the draw last time out, having conceded an away goal, Rafa Benitez will need to choose wisely in attack and could bring Dries Mertens into the side at the expense of Insigne or Callejon.
  • The coach chose to deploy centre-back Miguel Britos on the left in the first leg to accomodate for the signing of Koulibaly and the former remains in competition with the more attack minded option of Faouzi Ghoulam.

Head to Head Stats

Prediction

  • Athletic have the advantage of an away goal to their name but it's hard to see them keeping Napoli out so they too will be wary of the fact that they need to register on the scoresheet on Wednesday.
  • The Italians arguably have the slightly stronger side on paper so they shouldn't be written off but the influence of Iker Muniain, who has started the season in fine form, could be key.
  • If the visitors can nullify the youngster's threat than they could come out on top, but that could be easier said then done. This match could well go the distance.
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User Predictions

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  • [ - ] commandozap - member since 29-Sep-13

    Bilbao are pretty strong at san mames , Valverde will device a brilliant plan , lets see how his players respond. Most toughest match of this stage with one of the good teams bidding alvida.

    10 years ago
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  • [ - ] thedanielgrant - member since 01-Feb-14

    you just have respect the fact that bilbao can finish 4th in europe's top 4 league with only local players while others pick best players around the world.

    10 years ago
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  • [ - ] thedanielgrant - member since 01-Feb-14

    @thedanielgrant *have to respect

    10 years ago
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  • [ - ] soul_snatcher - member since 28-Sep-13

    Epic set of fans Athletic have , congrats your journey begins now

    10 years ago
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  • [ - ] commandozap - member since 29-Sep-13

    What a electrifying game

    10 years ago
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  • [ - ] commandozap - member since 29-Sep-13

    Bilbao is playing lovely football

    10 years ago
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  • [ - ] commandozap - member since 29-Sep-13

    WOW. Orgasmic

    10 years ago
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  • [ - ] soul_snatcher - member since 28-Sep-13

    Probably the best match i've seen this season yet. Thunderous end to end stuff

    10 years ago
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  • [ - ] Skrong - member since 10-Jun-13

    Higuan's tears may flood the stadium after this game.

    10 years ago
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  • [ - ] commandozap - member since 29-Sep-13

    Also the frustration of malaga controversy will propel los leones to smack napoli in rage and hunger.

    10 years ago
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  • [ - ] AndreyNosatii - member since 04-Feb-12

    la bi, a la ba, a la bim bom bam, Athletic, Athletic geuria!!!

    10 years ago
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  • [ - ] AndreyNosatii - member since 04-Feb-12

    Lets go Bilbao !!! Muniain must score again !

    10 years ago
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  • [ - ] soul_snatcher - member since 28-Sep-13

    Bilbao is such a young team with brilliant coach and fans. Also Napoli has lovely set of fans. It would be awful to see one of them leave so early at this stage. I predict 3-1 or 2-0 , ibai & munain need to make justice to valverde's sagacity.

    10 years ago
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  • [ - ] commandozap - member since 29-Sep-13

    Six victories and a solitary draw make up Bilbao's statistics against Calcio teams Los Leones has never lost to italian clubs. Thats a boost for them

    10 years ago
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  • [ - ] commandozap - member since 29-Sep-13

    Whoscored predicts 1-2 right now , dont change it. I'll go with 2-1 or 2-0

    10 years ago
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  • [ - ] soul_snatcher - member since 28-Sep-13

    Belanziaga error lead to napoli goal. 'e' symbol?

    10 years ago
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  • [ - ] commandozap - member since 29-Sep-13

    Athletic Club Bilbao XI: Iraizoz; De Marcos, Gurpegi, Laporte, Balenziaga; Iturraspe, Mikel Rico, Beñat; Susaeta, Aduriz, Muniain. Subs: Erik Morán, San José, Ibai, Iago Herrerín, Iraola, Guillermo, Unai López. Napoli XI: Rafael; Maggio, Albiol, Koulibaly, Ghoulam; Jorginho, Gargano; Mertens, Hamsik, Callejon; Higuain. Subs: Andújar, Henrique, Britos, Zúñiga, Inler, Insigne, Zapata.

    10 years ago
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