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Athletic Bilbao
- Ernesto Valverde brought back Erik Moran and Borja Ekiza into the side for the clash with Getafe, but he will probably still have to make do without Iker Muniain and Ibai Gomez, as both are still injured.
- Benat is expected to return to the starting XI after starting from the bench on Monday night.
Elche
- Fran Escriba has been hit with a raft of injuries, including one to Richmond Baokye who was taken to hospital on Saturday evening after sustaining a head injury.
- Despite losing at home to Granada in their last outing, Elche has surprised many with their performances and results this season.
- Due to few alternatives, Escriba is expected to stick with the same XI.
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Match Facts
- There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Athletic Bilbao’s last 3 games in La Liga.
- Athletic Bilbao are undefeated in their last 5 home matches in La Liga.
Prediction
- It will be a tough task for the newly-promoted side to get back amongst the winners as visiting Athletic Bilbao is always a difficult proposition. In addition, the Basques’ have been brilliant at home, recording four wins and one draw to date.
- But after their remarkable start to life in the Primera Division, Elche will back themselves to at least come away with a point.
Athletic Bilbao 3 - 1 Elche
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