Granada CF - Athletic Club

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55'		1 - 1	Own Goal	Ruíz de Galarreta
6'		0 - 1	Goal	I. Williams

90'		Yuri	Foul
79'		Nico Williams	Foul

88'			In:	Beñat Prados	Out:	Peru Nolaskoain
81'			In:	I. Williams	Out:	Álex Berenguer
81'			In:	Ruíz de Galarreta	Out:	Ander Herrera
80'			In:	L. Boyé	Out:	José Callejón
79'			In:	Gonzalo Villar	Out:	N. Petrović
68'			In:	Gorka Guruzeta	Out:	Asier Villalibre
67'			In:	De Marcos	Out:	Yuri

Granada CF - Athletic Club Predictions

Prediction: Athletic Club

Best odds: 1.78

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As the calendar turns to December 10th, 2023, the eyes of football fans will be on the Estadio Nuevo Los Cármenes in Granada, where Granada CF will host Athletic Club in a gripping La Liga encounter. With the home side desperate to claw their way out of the relegation zone and the visitors eyeing a spot in European competitions, this match is poised to be a clash of contrasting ambitions. Predictions are up in the air, but one thing is for certain: key players will have a significant impact on the outcome of this battle.

Granada CF's Key Players

In the Granada CF camp, the spotlight falls on Samuel Omorodion Aghehowa, an attacker whose tenacity has been a silver lining in an otherwise cloudy season. With a rating of 6.57, Aghehowa has managed 3 goals from 18 shots, 8 of which were on target, demonstrating his potential to break through defenses. Another vital cog in the team's machinery is defender Ricard Sánchez Sendra, who not only fortifies the backline with a 6.58 rating but also poses a threat on set pieces, netting 2 goals himself. Lastly, defender Miguel Ángel Rubio Lestán has shown his worth with a team-high rating of 6.73, contributing 1 goal and showcasing a robust defensive performance with 293 total passes.

Athletic Club's Key Players

Athletic Club, meanwhile, boasts their own set of aces, including midfielder Daniel García Carrillo with a 6.51 rating, who brings stability to the midfield, and Unai Gómez Etxebarria, another midfielder, with a 6.70 rating, who has shown his capability to create chances. The talismanic Asier Villalibre Molina, with a rating of 6.80, has been instrumental in the frontline, notching 1 goal and 1 assist, proving that he can be the difference-maker for the Basque side.

Recent Form

Granada CF's recent form reads like a cry for improvement, with a string of 'DLLLD' in their last five games. Sitting at 19th with only 7 points and a -12 goal difference, their struggle is evident. Athletic Club, on the other hand, has been faring significantly better, with 'WWDLW' in their recent outings, placing them at a comfortable 5th position with 24 points and a positive goal difference of 8. This contrast in form could be a determining factor in the upcoming match.

Head-to-Head History

Unfortunately, the recent head-to-head history between these two teams is not available, which adds an element of unpredictability to the encounter. Without past clashes to draw conclusions from, both teams will have to rely on their current season's performance and strategies to outplay the other.

Prediction

While predictions are not provided in the data, based on the current standings, form, and key player analysis, one can infer that Athletic Club enters the match as the favorites. However, Granada CF's determination to escape the relegation zone should not be underestimated, as they will fight tooth and nail to secure precious points on their home turf.

The prediction hinges on whether Granada CF's defense, led by Rubio Lestán and Sánchez Sendra, can withstand the creative force of Athletic Club's Unai Gómez and the striking prowess of Villalibre Molina. Given the high stakes for both teams, a draw could be a likely outcome, but with Athletic Club's superior form, they might just edge out a victory.

In conclusion, expect a tightly contested match with both teams having their moments, but Athletic Club's current momentum and higher league standing give them the edge in this encounter. Granada CF will not make it easy, and their fight could lead to a surprise, but the safe bet would be on the visitors to take the win.

Prediction probabilities

Strength

8%

92%

Attacking Potential

22%

78%

Defensive Potential

44%

56%

Poisson Distribution

33%

67%

Stregth H2H

71%

29%

Goals H2H

71%

29%

Wins the game

42%

59%

Granada CF - Athletic Club Head to Head

19/04	Athletic Club	-	Granada CF
11/12	Granada CF	1 - 1	Athletic Club

La Liga standings

Rank	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts
1	Real Madrid	30	23	6	1	66	20	46	75
2	Barcelona	30	20	7	3	61	34	27	67
3	Girona	30	20	5	5	62	36	26	65
4	Athletic Club	30	16	8	6	50	28	22	56
5	Atletico Madrid	29	17	4	8	54	34	20	55
6	Real Sociedad	30	13	10	7	43	31	12	49
7	Real Betis	30	10	12	8	36	36	0	42
8	Valencia	29	11	8	10	32	32	0	41
9	Osasuna	30	11	6	13	36	43	-7	39
10	Villarreal	29	10	8	11	47	51	-4	38
11	Getafe	30	9	11	10	37	43	-6	38
12	Las Palmas	30	10	7	13	29	33	-4	37
13	Alaves	30	8	8	14	26	36	-10	32
14	Sevilla	30	7	10	13	37	44	-7	31
15	Mallorca	30	6	13	11	25	35	-10	31
16	Rayo Vallecano	30	6	12	12	25	38	-13	30
17	Celta Vigo	30	6	10	14	32	44	-12	28
18	Cadiz	30	4	13	13	21	40	-19	25
19	Granada CF	29	2	8	19	30	59	-29	14
20	Almeria	30	1	10	19	28	60	-32	13