After earning their first win since July, Athletic Bilbao host newly-promoted Cadiz with momentum on the agenda. Gaizka Garitano's side have a winnable run of fixtures over the next five matchdays, including Alaves and Levante.

They'd love to earn successive La Liga victories at Cadiz's expense here, setting up a potential unbeaten run with Europe very much their aspiration this season. How will the visitors respond at San Mames after a humbling home loss on Sunday? Read my match preview, for the correct score predictions and best betting tips ahead of this fixture.

Athletic Bilbao vs Cadiz Betting Tips

Cadiz have three points from a possible nine to start the new campaign, but perspective is important. They've lost to sides who finished above Bilbao last season in Osasuna (2-0) and Europa League winners Sevilla (3-1).

Although it's not ideal, things could be worse. They won 2-0 away at fellow newcomers Huesca and gave a good account of themselves despite those defeats. They scored first against Sevilla on Sunday evening, as Álvaro Negredo and Salvi combined to devastating effect after 48 minutes.

The latter's first La Liga goal was soured by a determined response by their visitors before the 29-year-old midfielder limped off late on with an injury. As a result, it's unlikely he'll feature against Bilbao and Anthony Lozano or summer signing Filip Malbasic will probably be tasked with replacing him here.

After a 2-0 defeat by Granada on MD1, Thursday's hosts returned to winning ways at Eibar's expense over the weekend. Unai Lopez's brace proved decisive, while Inaki Williams had a second-half goal disallowed by VAR. The pair and captain Iker Muniain will be key if they're to record successive victories on this occasion.

Athletic Bilbao vs Cadiz Correct Score Predictions

Cadiz face Bilbao for the third time in club history, with the historical H2H finely poised at one apiece.

Interestingly, visiting head coach Alvaro Cervera has won two of three meetings with Garitano during their managerial spells - but it's clear who the favourites are here. Bilbao haven't kept a clean sheet in their last seven league games, yet possess attacking quality in abundance.