Athletic Club VS RCD Espanyol

Prediction:

Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 2-1 in favor of Athletic Club.
Athletic likely to press high and use wide crosses and set-pieces; Espanyol will sit slightly deeper, invite possession then look to break quickly through midfield runners and direct balls behind the defense; substitutions around 60–70 minutes could decide game via fresh wide attackers or defensive reinforcement.
Athletic's home pressing and set-piece threat increases their chance of scoring from transitions and dead-ball situations, while Espanyol's defensive compactness and efficient counters moderate Athletic's expected dominance and raise draw/away upset probability.