Europa League: Athletic Bilbao vs. Roma Odds, Preview, and Picks (Mar 13)
One of the most intriguing ties in the round of 16 of the Europa League is set for Thursday, as Athletic Bilbao will be hoping to overcome a first leg deficit when they host AS Roma. Both sides will rank among the leading contenders to win the tournament this year, but for one, their journey will come to an end on Thursday.
How To Watch
- When: Thursday, March 13, 2025, at 12:45 PM ET
- Where: San Mames, Bilbao, Spain
- How To Watch: Paramount+
Odds
| Match Result | Odds |
|---|---|
| Athletic Bilbao | -110 |
| Draw | +260 |
| AS Roma | +300 |
Match Preview
Athletic Bilbao will have a huge challenge on their hands if they are to secure their passage through to the next round of the Europa League. The La Liga side were narrowly beaten in last week’s first leg, conceding a crucial winner in the final seconds. That defeat means that Bilbao must win by a two-goal margin to ensure their progression without the need for extra time.
Bilbao will take a lot of confidence from their home record against Italian teams, as they have won eight of their last ten against teams from Serie A. Their only defeat was suffered in the Europa League in February 2015 against Torino.
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Roma also have a poor away record against Spanish teams since the 2002-03 Champions League campaign. Since then, the Italian side has suffered eight defeats in 12 matches, and they have recorded just two victories on Spanish soil.
Bilbao’s excellent home record this season in Europe will make them challenging to oppose. They have won each of their four at San Mames, and the form of Inaki Williams also deserves attention, as the striker has netted five goals in the Europa League.
AS Roma have a positive record in Europe after winning the first leg. They have progressed from their last nine ties after gaining a victory in a first leg. Their last elimination after winning a first matchup came back in the 2018-19 Champions League against FC Porto.
Athletic Bilbao vs. AS Roma Picks
Roma’s record when winning the first leg deserves respect ahead of this showdown. However, Bilbao remains the obvious play. The Spanish side have dominated at home this season, and have won eight of their last ten home matches against Italian sides.
Free Pick:
- Athletic Bilbao
