Reds Ready: Liverpool Set for Final Tune-Up vs Bilbao Before Community Shield
International Club Friendly - Liverpool VS Athletic Bilbao
Match Time:05-08-2025 00:00 Tuesday (GMT+8)
Football Livescore | Match Prediction & Tips
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Liverpool will conclude their pre-season on Monday with two matches against Athletic Bilbao at Anfield. After a recent 3-1 win over Yokohama F. Marinos, the team aims to use these friendlies to gear up for their upcoming Community Shield match against Crystal Palace on August 10.
Team Analysis:
Liverpool's pre-season has been inconsistent, with wins over Preston and Yokohama offset by a 4-2 loss to AC Milan, exposing defensive weaknesses. Despite not keeping a clean sheet in three matches, their attack has been strong, scoring eight goals, including one from new signing Florian Wirtz. The team ended last season as Premier League champions and top scorers, also showing strong home form at Anfield.
Athletic Bilbao, meanwhile, have lost their last three pre-season games, including a 2-1 defeat to Racing Santander. They finished fourth in La Liga last season, securing a Champions League spot with solid defense but modest goal output. Their record against Liverpool is poor, with no wins in four meetings.
Player Situation:
Ahead of the Community Shield, Liverpool are expected to field a strong lineup in their first match on Monday, with Ekitike and Wirtz likely to start. Mac Allister may also feature after a recent injury, while Alisson is set to miss out, leaving Mamardashvili in goal.
For Athletic Bilbao, Unai Simon could start behind defenders Vivian and Lekue, with Vesga and Jauregizar in midfield. Nico and Inaki Williams are expected to lead the attack from the wings.
Result Prediction:
Liverpool are expected to show defensive improvement with more pre-season training, though fatigue late in the game could still allow Athletic Bilbao to score.
Predicted Result: Liverpool 3-1 Athletic Bilbao.
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