La Liga 2024-2025: Ath Bilbao vs Las Palmas Prediction - 23 Apr 2025

Athletic Bilbao comes into this fixture with a mixed bag of recent results. They were narrowly defeated by Real Madrid in an away fixture, managed a convincing 3-1 home victory against Vallecano, and played to a goalless draw against Villarreal on the road. Their recent form is underpinned by strong defensive performances, as evidenced by three clean sheets in their last five outings. Bilbao's advanced metrics highlight their attacking prowess, with an average of 2.8 goals scored per game and a remarkable expected goals tally of 2.564, demonstrating their ability to create significant scoring opportunities. On the other hand, Las Palmas have had a varied run, with a notable 1-0 home win against Atlético Madrid and an away triumph over Getafe by 3-1, juxtaposed with a home loss to Real Sociedad where they conceded three goals. Despite these recent victories, Las Palmas has been less consistent, with an average of 1.2 goals scored per game against a higher average of 1.4 goals conceded. Their expected goals statistics suggest they have been somewhat fortunate, generating an average of only 0.74 expected goals per game, indicating potential struggles in creating clear-cut chances.