Athletic Club vs AS Roma Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The visitors will be coming in with a one-goal advantage.

Athletic Club are ready to host AS Roma in the second leg of the UEFA Europa League 2024-25 round of 16 fixture. The first leg was a close contest between the two sides. None of the sides scored any goals in the first half. Athletic Club took the lead first, later they conceived a couple of goals which helped Roma take advantage.

Athletic Bilbao will be at home for the second leg. This will keep them confident and might help them stage a comeback. However, they are a goal down. They conceded a late goal by Roma in the second half. Athletic Club will have to defend well and come up with some attacking football at the same time if they want to proceed.

AS Roma have the advantage in their hands which will keep them in control from the start. The Serie A side will have to step up and come with a different mindset and a calm approach so that they can make it past the LaLiga side. It is going to be a tough UEFA Europa League fixture and should be a close contest.

Kick-off:

• Location: Bilbao, Spain
• Stadium: San Mames
• Date: Thursday, March 13
• Kick-off Time: 23:15 IST/ 17:45 GMT/ 12:45 ET/ 09:45 PT
• Referee: Clement Turpin
• VAR: In use

Form:

Athletic Club: D-W-L-L-D

AS Roma: W-W-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Inaki Williams (Athletic Club)

Inanki Williams was the sole goal scorer for Athletic Bilbao in the first leg. The Ghana forward is the top goal scorer for the LaLiga side in the UEFA Europa League this season. He has scored five goals in nine UEL matches in the ongoing season. Williams has also been able to bag three assists.

👊 Iñaki 𝗞𝘄𝗮𝗸𝘂 WilliamsUnai Gomez delivers, Paredes nods it on and Iñaki heads home at the back post!LET'S GO, LIONS!0-1 I #RomaAthletic #UniqueInTheWorld 🦁 pic.twitter.com/7uhCW3gdJV

— Athletic Club (@Athletic_en) March 6, 2025

Artem Dovbyk (AS Roma)

The Ukrainian forward is going to play an important role upfront for the visitors. Artem Dovbyk will be looking to score a goal or two which will keep Roma in control. He did not score in the first leg but this time the forward will be looking to add to his tally.

Match Facts

• Athletic Club have won all four of their home UEL matches this season.
• Roma have progressed from each of their last nine major European knockout ties when winning the first leg.
• This is going to be the fourth meeting between AS Roma and Athletic Club.

Athletic Club vs AS Roma: Betting Tips and Odds

• Athletic Club to win @19/20 William Hill
• Goals over 3.5 @3/1 Bet MGM
• Inaki Williams to score @7/1 Skybet

Injury and Team News

Yeray Alvarez received a red card and will not be a part of Athletic Bilbao’s squad. Alvaro Djalo, Daniel Vivian and Oihan Sancet are injured.

AS Roma will be without the services of Mehmet Zeki Celik because of his injuries. Paulo Dybala might also be out as he did face some physical discomfort.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 3

Athletic Club won: 0

AS Roma won: 1

Draws: 2

Predicted Lineups

Athletic Club predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Agirrezabala (GK); De Marcos, Vivian, Paredes, Berchiche; Jauregizar, De Galarreta; Inaki Williams, Gomez, Nico Williams; Sannadi

AS Roma predicted lineup (3-4-2-1)

Svilar (GK); Mancini, Hummels, Ndicka; Rensch, Pisilli, Cristante, Angelino; Soule, El Shaarawy; Dovbyk

Match Prediction

Athletic Club at home are a tough team and are likely to make a comeback here. AS Roma are surely going to give a tough fight but the hosts could end up as the better side.

Prediction: Athletic Club 3-1 AS Roma

Telecast Details

India – Sony LIV, Sony Sports Network

UK – TNT Sports

US – fubo TV, Paramount+

Nigeria – DStv Now

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