Europa League
2017-11-23 - Athletic Bilbao vs Hertha Berlin
A Sports Betting Pick by Cruiser
Football: Europa League
23rd November 2017 – Kickoff 19:00
Introduction:
Athletic Bilbao occupy the third position while Hertha Belrin in the fourth position in the group. The team that loses this match will be out of the Europa League for sure. Hertha is in danger as they are in the bottom with only four points, while Athletic has one more with five points. Both sides are doing poorly in their domestic Championships as they are in the lower half of the standings.
Athletic Bilbao
They rarely win matches and their problem continues in all competitions they are playing in. They will have to go all out for the win here, but a draw will also be good for them, but it depends on what happens in the other clash. In their last match they managed to beat Ostersund at home by 1-0. Now they will hope to win again as there is less chance they will qualify next season via the Championships.
They have not won in their last four rounds now. But after three defeats they did managed a a draw their last round. They were up against Villarreal and even though they played at home was no consolation for them either. They had to thanked Aduriz who scored the equalizer for them to snatched a 1-1 draw.
As for the team news, Benat and Munia will not play due to injuries while Nunez is suspended.
Hertha Berlin
Hertha Berlin are in a more difficult situation as they are in the relegation zone in the Bundesliga. In their last match they lost at home to Borussia Moenchengladbach by 4-2. Before that defeat they also had problem where they got eliminated in the German Cup and now are on the brink of going out of the Europa League. They need to win if they are to avoid that happening. But their form is poor, especially away from home.
Last weekend against Borussia Moenchengladbach they conceded three goals in the first three minutes. They did scored two goals but was not enough to avoid defeat as they lost by 4-2. Before that they drew away to Wolfsburg by 3-3. Then after that game Pekarik and Lazaro was relegated to the bench, while Stark was out injured.
As for this match, they will be without the suspended Ibisevic, as well as the injured Stocker and Darida.
Past Meetings:
In their first meeting they played to a goalless draw in Berlin.
The Pick:
Go for Atletic Bilbao and give the 3/4 ball Asian Handicap.
The Pick :
Athletic Bilbao 3-1 Hertha Berlin
