Match Overview
Athletic Bilbao hosts UD Las Palmas at San Mamés Stadium on April 24, 2025, at 02:00 KST in a La Liga clash that promises to be a tactical battle. Bilbao, currently 4th in the league with 57 points, boasts one of the league’s best defensive records. In contrast, Las Palmas is fighting relegation at 17th with only 32 points. With Bilbao having conceded just 28 goals in 32 games and Las Palmas struggling offensively with only 38 goals, a low-scoring match is expected.
Bilbao has been especially solid at home, earning 9 of their 15 wins at San Mamés. Meanwhile, Las Palmas has managed just 4 away wins and conceded 27 goals in those fixtures. History also supports a Bilbao advantage — they have won all three recent head-to-head meetings. Given both sides’ scoring trends and Bilbao’s defensive strength, a goal-heavy game looks unlikely.
Team Key Players
Athletic Bilbao:
- Unai Simón (GK): The Spanish international has been a wall at the back, contributing to 10 clean sheets.
- Gorka Guruzeta (ST): Bilbao’s leading scorer offers physical presence and holds up play well in a lone striker role.
- Álex Berenguer (CAM): Creative and decisive in the final third, Berenguer is key to breaking down tight defenses.
UD Las Palmas:
- Dinko Horkaš (GK): The Croatian has been reliable despite a leaky backline.
- Alberto Moleiro (RM): A bright spark on the right, providing width and attacking transitions.
- Fábio Silva (ST): Physical and mobile, Silva remains Las Palmas’ main forward threat.
Match Pick:
Under 2.5 Total Goals
Reason:
Athletic Bilbao has averaged just 1.53 goals per match while conceding under 1 per game. Las Palmas scores only 1.19 goals on average and concedes more. Combine this with the low-scoring pattern in recent matchups, and under 2.5 goals appears the most likely outcome.
