Simon Dalton presents his prediction for the Europa League match.
Athletic Bilbao struggled to contain AS Roma’s attacking momentum at the Stadio Olimpico (1:2). AS Roma’s away record in the Europa League has been inconsistent, making the trip to Bilbao a serious test for their defensive stability.
Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao have won just three of their last 10 matches across all competitions, a dip in form that has hurt their La Liga and Europa League ambitions. However, the Basques have consistently provided entertaining, high-scoring games—only two of those 10 matches finished with fewer than two goals scored. In Rome, they registered 1.19 xG with 16 shots, proving they can create chances even against well-organised opponents. The absence of Dani Vivian (injury) and Yeray Álvarez (suspension) will make defensive rotations trickier for the hosts.
AS Roma
AS Roma, meanwhile, extended their winning streak to six matches after another solid performance at the weekend. Their last defeat came over a month ago against AC Milan (1:3) in the Coppa Italia. During this run, they have netted 13 goals, showing marked improvements in attack under Claudio Ranieri. However, their away form in the Europa League remains a concern, having failed to win a single match while conceding at least one goal in each away fixture.
Athletic Bilbao vs AS Roma Prediction
With both sides carrying attacking quality but defensive uncertainties, this promises to be another open contest. Picking a clear winner is difficult, but one thing seems certain—there will be goals.
