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Match Details
Tournament: La Liga 2020-21
Venue: San Mames, Bilbao
Date: Sunday, 9th May 2021
Time: 12:30 AM IST
Preview
Athletic Bilbao have been in excellent form of late with 2 wins (2-1 vs Atletico and 0-1 vs Sevilla) and a draw in their last 3 matches which has kept them in the hunt for the Europa League spots. They are 7 points behind 6th placed Villareal with 45 points and a goal difference of 8 from 34 matches while Osasuna are at 11th in the table with 40 points and a goal difference of -10 from 34 matches. Bilbao average 1.3 goals per match and have kept 9 clean sheets while failing to score in 9 matches while Osasuna average 0.9 goals per match and have kept 11 clean sheets while failing to score in 14 matches. The visitors have also won in the last 2 meetings between the sides, a 1-0 win earlier in the season and a 0-1 win when they visited here last season.
Probable Starting Lineup
Athletic Bilbao:
Unai Simon (gk), Mikel Balenziaga, Unai Nunez, Inigo Martinez, Oscar De Marcos, Alex Berenguer, Mikel Vesga, Unai Vencedor, Jon Morcillo, Asier Villalibre, Inaki Williams.
Osasuna:
Sergio Herrera (gk), Nacho Vidal, Aridane Hernandez, David Garcia, Juan Cruz, Lucas Torro, Javi Martinez, Jon Moncayola, Chimy Avila, Kike Barja, Ruben Garcia.
Fantasy Breakdown
*All stats are from the La Liga 2020/21 (whoscored.com)
Athletic Bilbao:
Inaki Williams has the most goal contributions for the hosts with 12 G+A in 34 matches while averaging 1.6 shots, 0.9 key passes, and 14.6 passes per match, making him a must-have forward pick for the fantasy side.
Alex Berenguer is their leading goal scorer with 8 goals and also assisted 3 in 31 matches while averaging 1.5 shots, 1.1 key passes, 1.3 tackles, 0.5 interceptions, and 21.4 passes per match. He is an excellent source for goal contributions from the midfield.
Oscar de Marcos has scored 1 goal and assisted 2 in 21 matches while averaging 0.5 key passes, 1 tackle, and 22.4 passes per match. He is a decent source for fantasy points from the defence.
Osasuna:
Kike Barja will be leading the attack for Osasuna and has scored 2 goals and assisted 3 in 30 matches while averaging 0.6 shots, 0.5 key passes, and 11.5 passes per match, making him a good forward pick for the fantasy side.
Ruben Garcia has scored 3 goals and assisted 4 in 34 matches while averaging 0.9 shots, 1.5 key passes, 1.4 tackles, 0.8 interceptions, and 27.4 passes per match. He is an excellent source for fantasy points and is a must-have midfielder pick for the fantasy side.
Nacho Vidal averages 0.4 key passes, 1.6 tackles, 1.3 interceptions, and 22 passes per match, making him a good defender pick for the fantasy side.
Top Picks
Must-Haves:
- Alex Berenguer
- Inaki Williams
- Oscar De Marcos
- Kike Barja
- Ruben Garcia
Worth a Shot:
- Mikel Balenziaga
- Inigo Martinez
- Jon Morcillo
- Nacho Vidal
- Juan Cruz
Captaincy Options
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Alex Berenguer: He is the top scorer for the visitors with 8 goals and also assisted 3 in 31 matches while averaging 1.5 shots, 1.1 key passes, 1.3 tackles, 0.5 interceptions, and 21.4 passes per match. He has a goal and an assist from his last 6 starts for them.
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Inaki Williams: He has the most goal contributions for the hosts with 6 goals and 6 assists in 34 matches while averaging 1.6 shots, 0.9 key passes, and 14.6 passes per match. He has a goal and an assist in his last 2 appearances for them.
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Ruben Garcia: He has scored 3 goals and assisted 4 in 34 matches while averaging 0.9 shots, 1.5 key passes, 1.4 tackles, 0.8 interceptions, and 27.4 passes per match. He is the creative force in the Osasuna midfield and has 1 assist from his last 5 appearances for them.
Fantasy Team
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