Athletic Bilbao v Rangers Prediction & Betting Tips

UEFA Europa League Quarter-Final Second Leg

Date: Thursday, April 17, 2025
Kick-off: 19:00 UTC
Venue: San Mamés, Bilbao

Athletic Bilbao-1.38
Draw- 4.90
Rangers- 8.00

Match Preview

Rangers head to San Mamés for the 2nd leg of their Europa League quarter-final against Athletic Bilbao, following a goalless draw in the 1st leg at Ibrox. Despite playing over 75 minutes with 10 men after Robin Propper’s early dismissal, Rangers managed to hold off the Spanish side, thanks in part to a crucial penalty save by goalkeeper Liam Kelly.​

Athletic Bilbao, aiming to reach the final hosted at their own stadium, will look to capitalize on home advantage. They come into this match with a strong home record in the Europa League, having won their last 5 home games in the competition. ​

Rangers, under interim manager Barry Ferguson, have shown resilience in recent matches, including a comeback draw against Aberdeen despite being reduced to 10 men again. However, they face a tough challenge against a Bilbao side determined to make history on home soil.​

Team News

Athletic Bilbao:

• Inaki Williams is a doubt after picking up an injury in the win over Rayo Vallecano.
• Yuri Berchiche is expected to miss out again due to injury.​

Rangers:

• Robin Propper is suspended following his red card in the first leg.
• Dujon Sterling is sidelined with an injury sustained in the first leg.
• John Souttar and Mohamed Diomande return from suspension.​

Predicted Line-ups

Athletic Bilbao: Agirrezabala; De Marcos, Vivian, Alvarez, Lekue; De Galarreta, Jauregizar; N. Williams, Sancet, Berenguer; Guruzeta.​

Rangers: Kelly; Tavernier, Souttar, Balogun, Yilmaz; Raskin, Diomande, Barron; Cerny, Hagi, Dessers.​

Betting Tips & Predictions

• Cyriel Dessers Over 0.5 Shots on Target – 1.80
• Over 10.5 Corners – 2.12
• Under 2.5 Goals – 2.24

Given the stakes and the defensive solidity both teams displayed in the first leg, a low-scoring affair is anticipated. However, with Bilbao’s attacking prowess at home and Rangers’ counter-attacking threat, the match could be decided by fine margins.

Bet on Athletic Bilbao v Rangers

Odds correct at time of writing