Athletic Club aim to keep their push for a Europa League place going this weekend as they welcome Alaves to San Mames for Basque derby in La Liga.
Gaizka Garitano's men are unbeaten at home in their last 12 matches, and since the turn of the year they have been one of the division's toughest sides.
Their opponents on Saturday are winless in their last six league encounters and after their best ever first half of a La Liga season, Alaves' form has nosedived.
Latest odds
William Hill offer Athletic at 8/15 (1.53) to win their ninth home game of the season. Only Real Madrid, Atletico Madrid and Barcelona have won more away games than Alaves this season and they can be backed at 11/2 (6.50) with the draw offered at 16/5 (4.20).
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Team news
The hosts have a few injury doubts, with winger Ibai Gomez ruled out and Ander Capa alongside Dani Garcia both doubts.
Alaves are likely to be missing midfielder Takashi Inui and centre-back Guillermo Maripan who both have sprained ankles.
Preview
There has been considerable uncertainty this week about the future of Alaves manager Aberlardo Fernandez, with his relationship with the club's president seemingly breaking down in public fashion.
Fernandez has reportedly rejected a contract extension and there are suggestions that the club will dispense with the manager's services before the end of the season.
All of this speculation, coupled with the side's negative run, means there should be little interest in backing the visitors - especially considering Athletic's excellent home record.
The Bilbao side have not lost at home in La Liga since October 5, winning of seven of their last 10 and collecting 31 points in total at San Mames.
Tips and predictions
Athletic are priced at 5/6 (1.83) to keep a clean sheet at that looks like an excellent option for Saturday's derby. In front of their own fans, the San Mames outfit have kept clean sheets in five of their last eight games.
Alaves, meanwhile, have failed to score in every game they have played away to the top five sides in the division, and seventh-placed Athletic should be able to shut them out.
Athletic to keep a clean sheet at 5/6 (1.83) for a 2.5pt stake with William Hill
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