Fenerbahce and Athletic Bilbao will meet in the upcoming round of the UEFA Europa League on Wednesday, 11 December.
Can Fenerbahce get three points to push them up the standings or will Athletic Bilbao remain undefeated in this competition? Read our Fenerbahce vs Athletic Bilbao prediction to learn more about the game.
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Fenerbahce vs Athletic Bilbao prediction: Guests to avoid a loss
Key Stats
- The Spanish team are on a five-game winning streak across all competitions.
- We saw both teams score in four of the last five games played by Fenerbahce.
- Both teams have scored in two of the three Athletic Bilbao's away games in the Europa League.
Correct score prediction: Fenerbahce 1-1 Athletic Bilbao
While Fenerbahce have done well recently and are certainly a good team, Athletic Bilbao has been on a fantastic roll lately and we can see them putting up a good fight in this game and avoiding a loss.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Fenerbahce the more likely winners
- HOME: 13/10 – 43.50%
- DRAW: 11/5 – 31.30%
- AWAY: 15/7 – 31.80%
*Odds from 7Bet, subject to change
It's clear from these Fenerbahce vs Athletic Bilbao odds that the bookies expect an exciting and close game, but the hosts are the expected winners by a small margin.
In any case, if you're interested in more betting picks, take a look at our favourite betting tips for today.
Most recent H2Hs: Only one meeting so far
These two teams have only met once before and it was back in 2017 in a friendly match that ended without any goals.
Elite Club Friendlies 17/07/17
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Fenerbahce preview: In good form in recent games
While Fenerbahce enter this game after a tough loss to one of their main rivals Besiktas, they have been on a five-game winning streak in all competitions before that. Overall, Fenerbahce are doing well as they're currently second in Turkish Super Lig and are in a good spot when it comes to making the knockout stages in the Europa League.
When it comes to team news, Mert Hakan Yandas and Jayden Oosterwolde are out with injuries, while Fred is suspended.
Predicted lineup: Livakovic (GK), Osay-Samuel, Djiku, Soyuncu, Muldur, Yuksek, Amrabat, Tadic, Szymanski, Saint-Maximin & En-Nesyri
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 09/05/25
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Istanbul Basaksehir
1
Fenerbahce
4
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 04/05/25
L
Besiktas
1
Fenerbahce
0
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 26/04/25
W
Gazisehir Gaziantep FK
1
Fenerbahce
3
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 20/04/25
D
Kayserispor
3
Fenerbahce
3
Tu00fcrkiye Super Lig 13/04/25
W
Sivasspor
1
Fenerbahce
3
Athletic Bilbao preview: Hoping to extend their impressive streak
It's been 11 games since Athletic lost their last game, all the way back at the start of October. The Basque team have been impressive ever since and they are currently on a streak of five wins in a row. Athletic Bilbao sit in the second place in the Europa League standings and are currently fourth in La Liga, but just six points behind league leaders Barcelona.
Meanwhile, Ander Herrera will likely remain sidelined for this game after missing the previous three with a hamstring injury, but the rest of the team is healthy and ready to roll.
Predicted lineup: Simon (GK), Gorosabel, Vivian, Yeray, Boiro, Jauregizar, Ruiz de Galarreta, I.Williams, Sancet, N.Williams & Guruzeta
Spain La Liga 11/05/25
W
CD Alaves
0
Athletic Bilbao
1
UEFA Europa League 08/05/25
L
Man Utd
4
Athletic Bilbao
1
Spain La Liga 04/05/25
D
Real Sociedad
0
Athletic Bilbao
0
UEFA Europa League 01/05/25
L
Man Utd
3
Athletic Bilbao
0
Spain La Liga 23/04/25
W
Las Palmas
0
Athletic Bilbao
1
Player to watch: Nico Williams
The Williams brothers are the driving force behind this Athletic Bilbao team and while it's hard to choose one of them as our player to watch for this game, we decided to go with Nico since he's had more goal contributions in the Europa League with one goal and two assists, while Inaki has two goals.