Alzira vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction and Betting Tips

Athletic Bilbao open their Copa Del Rey campaign against Alzira on Sunday. Los Leones are currently fourth in La Liga. Alziras play in Segunda División RFEF – Group 2. They were one of the four teams who qualified for the competition through the CopA Federación. Eldense are second in their division, but they were beaten in the Federation Cup finals on Thursday.

Alzira and Athletic Bilbao are playing their first official encounter. Los Leones have reached the semi-finals of the Copa Del Rey in each of last three seasons. Athletic went out in the first round of CopA Del Reys last time in 1939-40. Last season Athletic lost to Valencia in semi the final 2-1 on aggregate.

Athletic Bilbao have not been knocked out of the Copa Del Rey in the first round since the 1939-40 season. Los Leones have reached the semi-finals of this competition in each of last three seasons.

Alzira are the team that won the Copa Del Rey last season. Athletic Bilbao lost 2-1 on aggregate to Valencia in the semi-finals.

Athletic Bilbao have not been playing well recently. They should beat a fourth-tier team and progress to the next round.

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