TIPS - Athletic Bilbao VS Girona

[(Athletic Bilbao) Strength]:
1. Athletic Bilbao are 7th in the table. They suffered a 3-game losing streak across all competitions lately. The team urgently need to take points to end their decadence, indicating full motivation in this game.

[(Athletic Bilbao) Weakness]:
1. Nico Williams was previously injured in an international match, and his return date remains uncertain. In his absence, Athletic Bilbao failed to score in three consecutive matches, showing that Nico Williams' absence has severely weakened the team's attacking power.
2. Athletic Bilbao started the league with a three-game winning streak but have since fallen into a slump, suffering three consecutive losses in all competitions. Their recent performance has been quite poor.
3. Athletic Bilbao lost the last 2 home games, performing poorly at home lately.
4. Athletic Bilbao scored no goals and conceded 5 in the last 3 games, boasting poor offense and defense.
5. Athletic Bilbao lost the last 4 games in AH, performing below expectations lately.

[(Girona) Strength]:
1. Girona have a poor record this season, ranking at the bottom of the table. They urgently need points to move up, revealing strong motivation in this match.
2. New signing Vladyslav Vanat has performed well recently. In the fourth round of the league, his goal helped the team secure a draw against RC Celta de Vigo.
3. The two teams have met six times in the last 5 years, where Girona slightly had the upper hand with 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses.

[(Girona) Weakness]:
1. Girona suffered a 4-0 defeat to Levante UD in the last game. This new season so far, the team recorded only 1 draw and 4 losses in the league, demonstrating poor form.
2. Girona were winless with only 1 draw and 1 loss in two away games this season, showcasing underwhelming away performances.
3. Girona scored 2 goals and conceded 15 in their 5 league games this season, boasting weak offense and poor defense.
4. Girona lost 5 of the last 6 games in AH, performing below expectations lately.

[Tips]:
Athletic Bilbao suffered three consecutive losses lately.

Besides, the team performed poorly at home lately.

Girona recorded only 1 draw and 4 losses in the league, demonstrating poor form.

They are now at the bottom of the table.

Athletic Bilbao started the league with a three-game winning streak and are now 7th in the standings, showing their superior overall performances to Girona.

The AH line is -1.00 for the home team, which is in favor of Athletic Bilbao.

Thus, Athletic Bilbao are expected to win this match.

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