Athletic Club travel to Bulgaria for their latest European fixture on Thursday. Our Ludogorets vs Athletic Club prediction and Europa League betting tips consider whether Ernesto Valverde’s side will leave with all the points.
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Ludogorets vs Athletic Club prediction: Visitors to win low-scoring game
Key stats
- Our Ludogorets vs Athletic Club betting tips take into account that both teams have scored in none of the Bulgarian team’s last 13 fixtures.
- It’s just one defeat in 11 matches in all competitions for Athletic Club.
- There have been two or fewer goals in six of their last eight fixtures.
Correct score prediction: Ludogorets 0-2 Athletic Club
The Basque side are very serious about their Europa League ambitions this term with a final in Bilbao the dream outcome. They’ve made a strong start to the league phase, taking seven points from their opening three fixtures.
With Ludogorets being one of the weaker sides in the competition and looking really short on goal threats, a solid away win looks probable here.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Athletic expected to triumph
- HOME: 3/1 (4.00) – 25.0%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.6%
- AWAY: 17/20 (1.85) – 54.1%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The visitors are the favourites according to the Ludogorets vs Athletic Club odds with an implied probability of 54.1% that they win this match.
They head into this one after a 1-1 draw against Betis in La Liga, with Alex Berenguer on target for the Basques.
As for Ludogorets, they head into this following a 3-0 league win over Hebar 1918 which cemented their position at the top of the Bulgarian top flight.
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Most recent H2Hs: Clubs set for first meeting
Our Ludogorets vs Athletic Club prediction suggests the visitors will triumph in the first ever meeting of the two clubs.
Ludogorets have lost all eight of their previous European matches against Spanish clubs.
Ludogorets preview: Two suspensions for the hosts
The Bulgarians are missing both Caio Vidal and Pedro Naressi to suspensions. Anton Nedyalkov, Bernard Tekpetey and Jakub Piotrowski are all out injured.
Predicted Lineup: Padt (GK), Witry, Verdon, Almeida, Son, Marcus, Camara, Chochev, Duarte, Rick & Duah
Bulgaria First League 13/05/25
L Cherno More Varna 2 Ludogorets Razgrad 0 Bulgaria First League 09/05/25
D Arda Kardzhali 1 Ludogorets Razgrad 1 Bulgaria First League 03/05/25
D Levski Sofia 1 Ludogorets Razgrad 1 Bulgaria First League 27/04/25
W Cherno More Varna 0 Ludogorets Razgrad 2 Bulgaria Cup 23/04/25
W Botev Vratsa 0 Ludogorets Razgrad 2
Athletic Club preview: Light rotation expected
There may only be a few changes from Valverde. The Athletic boss has doubts over Oihan Sancet, Gorka Guruzeta and Mikel Jauregizar.
Predicted Lineup: Agirrezabala (GK), Lekue, Yeray, Vivian, De Marcos, Ruiz de Galarreta, Herrera, Nico Williams, Berenguer, Inaki Williams & Djalo
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 – Inaki Williams
While it’s younger brother Nico who is considered Athletic’s star player, right now Inaki is performing at a higher level. He has four goals and four assists in 15 appearances for his club this term in all competitions.
Williams’ wide threat
The Ghana international poses an attacking threat in multiple ways. He’s averaging 1.7 shots per game in La Liga this term, as well as 1.1 key passes and 1.5 dribbles per match.