Logrones vs Athletic Prediction 4 January 2025
š Will the encounter with Logrones be an easy walk for Athletic's players? The head-to-head match between the teams in the 1/16 finals of the Copa del Rey will take place at the "Las Gaunas" stadium in Logrono. Experienced Mario Melero Lopez will be responsible for making key decisions. Bookmakers' predictions quite clearly state that the visitors are the undisputed favorites: Logrones win - 9, Athletic victory - 1.37.
š H2H
The teams have never faced each other in official matches before.
š“ LOGRONES
Interestingly, Logrones has not only avoided defeat in their last 5 matches but also hasn't conceded any goals. Their last match in 2024 ended in a goalless draw against Alfaro. Currently, the "red and whites" are in 4th place in the Segunda Federacion standings. During the Copa del Rey, Sergio Rodriguez's team managed to knock out Eibar (1:0 after extra time) and Girona (1:0 after a penalty shootout). Quite ambitious results, wouldn't you agree? The team's top scorer at the moment is Romanian striker Andrei Lupu (6).
ā« ATHLETIC
Arguably one of the most organized teams in the Spanish La Liga is ready to enter the battle for the Copa del Rey. For 14 consecutive matches, the team from Bilbao has not suffered a defeat. Currently, the "Basques" are content with 4th place in the Spanish Primera standings. Note that Ernesto Valverde's team is characterized by effective defensive play - only 0.89 goals conceded per match (3rd best in the league). The club's most prolific players across all competitions are Inaki Williams (8+6), Alex Berenguer (4+5), and Nico Williams (2+6).
ā½ļø GOAL PREDICTION
To reiterate: Logrones has managed to keep a clean sheet in their last 5 matches. Meanwhile, Athletic cannot exactly be described as a super-attacking team. The average goal tally in matches involving the "Basques" this season is 2.4 goals per game. The home team's equivalent figure is just 1.4 goals per match. Our choice is total under 2.5 goals.
š MATCH PREDICTION
Our editorial team does not expect a rout from the visitors. Logrones operates very reliably in defense and has not allowed teams like Eibar and Girona to score. In 7 of their last 8 matches, Sergio Rodriguez's team managed to keep their goal intact. We predict a minimal victory for Athletic with a score of 1:0. Our key bet is total under 2.5 goals.
Head-to-head statistics Logrones - Athletic

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