Live On Channel 5: Wed 19:45. Atletico Madrid are Stan James’ 6/4 favourites to beat Athletic Bilbao (2/1, BetVictor) in the Europa League final in Bucharest, where Skybet rate the draw at 12/5 .
However, there’s little between the two domestically and it’s one-each in terms of victories in La Liga this term so perhaps the odds are a touch lop-sided. In terms of value then Marcelo Bielsa’s men have the edge, they’ve certainly entertained in the competition and furthermore they deserve plenty of respect for eliminating Manchester United.
Nevertheless, a close encounter is inevitable and Ladbrokes’ 4/1 for Bilbao to nick it by one subsequently catches the eye while bolder punters can tackle a 2-1 triumph for the Basque outfit at 11/1 via BetVictor.
Finally, in attack, there’s an intriguing battle between two top strikers, Madrid’s Falcao and Bilbao’s Fernando Llorente and the latter can make the biggest impact. He’s 11/2 with bet365 to notch first and 15/8 courtesy of Stan James to find the net at any time.
Recommended Bets:
Athletic Bilbao to beat Atletico Madrid – 2/1 (BetVictor)
Fernando Llorente to score at any time – 15/8 (Stan James)
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