Europa League: Athletic Bilbao vs. Rangers Odds, Preview, and Picks (Apr 17)

There will be increased pressure on Athletic Bilbao when the Europa League quarterfinals continue this week, as the Spanish club will have home field advantage should they reach the final of the competition this term. Rangers will be the visitors for the second leg after playing out a creditable 0-0 at Ibrox.

How To Watch

• When: Thursday, April 17, 2025, at 3:00 PM ET
• Where: San Mames, Bilbao, Spain
• How To Watch: Paramount+

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There was nothing to separate Athletic Bilbao and Rangers when the sides collided in the first leg of the quarterfinal stage last week. However, Bilbao would have been the more irritated of the sides after playing against ten men for over an hour and missing a glorious opportunity from the penalty spot.

Bilbao will be playing host to Rangers for just the second time in their history, with the previous clash between the sides in Spain being won 2-0 by Bilbao in April 1969. The Spanish club have a 100% home record against teams from Scotland.

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The Gers were 3-2 winners against Real Betis on their last trip to Spain. Prior to that win, the Scottish side had gone 13 away matches in Spain without a win between 1962 and 2018. Over that period, they suffered ten defeats.

Bilbao played out a draw in the first leg for the sixth time in their European history last week. It would be a major concern that they have crashed out on each of their last five occasions. The Gers have failed to score in each of their last two, despite registering 27 shots in their matches.

Athletic Bilbao vs. Rangers Picks

Rangers were fortunate to avoid defeat in the first leg between these sides. Bilbao have a 100% home record in the competition this season, and that is worth following this week. We expect Bilbao to secure their spot in the final four of the Europa League.

Free Pick:

• Athletic Bilbao