Athletic Club vs. Getafe odds, prediction, time: La Liga picks 2024, August 15 best bets from top football expert

The 2024-2025 La Liga season starts on Thursday when Athletic Club and Getafe face off at the Estadio de San Mamés in Bilbao, Spain. Athletic Club is coming off a season in which it finished fifth in the La Liga standings and won the Copa del Rey. The latter ended Los Leones’ 40-year drought without having lifted a major trophy. Meanwhile, manager José Bordalás and Getafe finished twelfth in La Liga last season. The finish was the club’s best since an eighth-place finish in 2019/20.

Kickoff is set for 1:00 PM ET. Athletic Club is the -250 favorite (risk $250 to win $100) in the latest Athletic Club vs Getafe odds, with the Geta Azulones the +700 underdogs. A draw costs +310 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before you book your Getafe vs. Athletic Club picks or La Liga predictions, you must do this see what proven SportsLine football expert Jon (Buckets) Eimer has to say.

Eimer is a high-volume gambler with a vast knowledge of leagues and players around the world. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Serie A, the FA Cup and more. In 2023 he was red hot, going 248-234-12 for a profit of $2,593 for $100 bettors.

Now Eimer Athletic Club vs. Getafe looked at from every angle and identified his picks and La Liga predictions. That’s possible head over to SportsLine now to see Eimer’s picks. Here are the betting odds and trends for Getafe vs. Athletic Club:

• Athletic Club vs. Getafe moneyline: Athletic -250, Getafe +700, Draw +310
• Athletic Club vs. Getafe over/under: 2.5 goals
• Distribution Athletic Club vs. Getafe: Athletic -1.5 (+140), Getafe +1.5 (-195)
• ATH: Nico Williams ranked second in La Liga last season in assists (11)
• GET: Diego Rico led the team in assists last season (seven)
• Athletic Club vs Getafe: Check out the picks at SportsLine

Why you should support Athletic Club

Los Leones have one of the most dynamic players in La Liga in Nico Williams. The 22-year-old Williams ranked second in the league last season with 11 assists, while also scoring five goals. This summer he was one of the stars of Euro 2024, helping Spain lift the trophy with two goals and an assist in the month-long tournament.

Moreover, Athletic Club will have to deal with a Getafe team in a major transition. Striker Mason Greenwood, who played for Getafe on loan from Manchester United, was sold to Marseille this summer. The loss of Greenwood is significant as he scored eight goals in 33 La Liga appearances and was named Getafe’s player of the season. See here which team you should choose.

Why you should support Getafe

The Geta Azulones will face an athletic team that will be missing its best goalkeeper. Unai Simon will miss around four months after undergoing surgery on his wrist due to a ligament tear. The absence of 27-year-old Simon is a major blow for Athletic as he played in 36 games last season. He was also Spain’s No. 1 goalkeeper at the last two major tournaments, including Euro 2024, where he helped the team lift the trophy.

Moreover, Getafe has a playmaker as a left back in Diego Rico. Last season, Rico played for Getafe on loan from Real Sociedad and led the team to finish 11th in La Liga with seven assists. In the off-season, the 31-year-old defender signed permanently with Getafe. See here which team you should choose.

How do you make choices of Athletic Club versus Getafe?

Eimer has Getafe vs. Athletic Club broken down from every possible angle. He scores over 2.5 goals and has two other best bets, including one with a payout plus money, and a full overview of this match. He only shares his La Liga picks and analysis on SportsLine.

So who wins Athletic Club vs. Getafe on Thursday, and where is the betting value? Visit SportsLine now to see Getafe vs. Getafe betting odds Athletic Club have all the value, all from the football expert who was red hot in 2023and find out.

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