Athletic Bilbao v Girona

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Athletic Bilbao will be keen to extend their unbeaten run to four games in the Spanish top flight when they play host to second placed Girona at their San Mamés Barria on Monday night following two draws and a win, while Girona head into this important clash on the back of a resounding 4-0 defeat away from home at title rivals, Real Madrid, who know sit five points clear of Girona at the top of the La Liga table.

Points picked up in draws with Cadiz and Almeria, both in 0-0 stalemates along with a comprehensive 4-0 victory against Mallorca on home soil at their San Mamés Barria have helped Athletic Bilbao stay on course for a European spot of some sort for next season and the hosts trail fourth placed Atletico Madrid by a slender two points heading into this upcoming fixture.

The bigger picture represents a solid and consistent sequence of results for Ernesto Valverde's side as the hosts have suffered just the one defeat from their previous 14 matches overall in La Liga which came in the form of a 1-0 defeat away from home at Valencia but they have also collected eight wins in the process as well.

Results at home have also been impressive as Athletic Bilbao have won their last six home games on the trot while also being unbeaten in their last 11 games overall.

Girona therefore face a tough task of returning to winning ways on Monday night especially after being handed that heavy 4-0 defeat away at Real Madrid and the visitors face another challenging road trip on Monday night when they make their way to the San Mamés Barria.

Nevertheless, Girona have produced an excellent showing in this season's La Liga campaign as the visitors have been dealt just two defeats throughout the whole of this term which have incidentally both been to Real Madrid which has therefore placed their title rivals five points ahead of them.

17 wins in their total of 24 matches played to date though shows Girona's impressive season has been no fluke and having won eight of their 12 outings on the road so far this season, Michel Sanchez's side still carry a serious threat whether they are playing at home or away.

Results away from home have also been solid as Girona have been dealt just the one defeat on the road so far this term and having registered an impressive 4-2 win away at Barcelona not so long ago, the visitors must be respected here.

Athletic Bilbao v Girona Verdict

This upcoming clash looks a tight one to call as both sides have produced some solid and consistent results but this could produce a low-scoring affair as a result.

Therefore, our main bet will be Under 2.5 goals @ 2.10

Other side bets worth considering:

Girona win @ 3.75

Correct Score: Girona 1-0 @ 13.00