Athletic Club vs. Getafe odds, prediction, time: 2024 La Liga picks, Aug. 15 best bets from top soccer expert

The 2024-25 La Liga season kicks off on Thursday when Athletic Club and Getafe square off at Estadio de San Mamés in Bilbao, Spain. Athletic Club are coming off a season in which they finished fifth in the La Liga standings and won the Copa del Rey. The latter ended Los Leones' 40-year drought without having lifted a major trophy. Meanwhile, manager José Bordalás and Getafe finished 12th in the La Liga table last season. The finish was the club's best since an eighth-place finish in 2019-20.

Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET. Athletic Club are the -250 favorites (risk $250 to win $100) in the latest Athletic Club vs. Getafe odds, with the Geta Azulones the +700 underdogs. A draw is priced at +310 and the over/under for total goals scored is 2.5. Before you lock in your Getafe vs. Athletic Club picks or La Liga predictions, you must see what proven SportsLine soccer expert Jon (Buckets) Eimer has to say .

Eimer is a high-volume bettor who has vast knowledge of leagues and players across the globe. Since joining SportsLine, he has covered the English Premier League, Serie A, the FA Cup and much more. In 2023 he was red-hot, going 248-234-12 for a profit of $2,593 for $100 bettors.

Now, Eimer has broken down Athletic Club vs. Getafe from every angle and identified his picks and La Liga predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see Eimer's picks . Here are the betting lines and trends for Getafe vs. Athletic Club:

• Athletic Club vs. Getafe money line: Athletic -250, Getafe +700, Draw +310
• Athletic Club vs. Getafe over/under: 2.5 goals
• Athletic Club vs. Getafe spread: Athletic -1.5 (+140), Getafe +1.5 (-195)
• ATH: Nico Williams ranked second in La Liga last season in assists (11)
• GET: Diego Rico led the team last season in assists (seven)
• Athletic Club vs. Getafe: See picks at SportsLine

Why you should back Athletic Club

Los Leones have one of the most dynamic players in La Liga in Nico Williams. The 22-year-old Williams ranked second in the league last season in assists with 11, while also adding five goals. This summer he was one of the stars of Euro 2024, helping Spain lift the trophy with two goals and an assist in the monthlong tournament.

In addition, Athletic Club will face a Getafe side in major transition. Forward Mason Greenwood, who played for Getafe while on loan from Manchester United, was sold this summer to Marseille. The loss of Greenwood is a significant one as he scored eight goals in 33 La Liga appearances and was named Getafe's player of the season. See which team to pick here .

Why you should back Getafe

The Geta Azulones will face an Athletic side that will be missing its top goalkeeper. Unai Simon is set to miss about four months after having surgery on his wrist to address a ligament tear. The absence of the 27-year-old Simon is a big blow to Athletic as he played in 36 matches last season. He also has been Spain's No. 1 goalkeeper in the last two major tournaments, including Euro 2024, where he helped the team lift the trophy.

In addition, Getafe have a playmaker at left back in Diego Rico. Last season, Rico played with Getafe on loan from Real Sociedad and led the team and ranked 11th in La Liga in assists, with seven. In the offseason, the 31-year-old defender signed permanently with Getafe. See which team to pick here .

How to make Athletic Club vs. Getafe picks

Eimer has broken down Getafe vs. Athletic Club from every possible angle. He is leaning Over 2.5 goals, and he has two other best bets, including one that offers a plus-money payout, and a full breakdown of this match. He's sharing his La Liga picks and analysis only at SportsLine .

So who wins Athletic Club vs. Getafe on Thursday, and where does all the betting value lie? Visit SportsLine now to see which wagers in Getafe vs. Athletic Club have all the value, all from the soccer expert who was red-hot in 2023 , and find out.

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