UD Las Palmas and Athletic Club: A Match to Watch in LaLiga

UD Las Palmas Returns to LaLiga

After a season in the Segunda Division, UD Las Palmas is back in LaLiga. The Canary Islands club earned promotion by finishing second in the Segunda Division last season. Las Palmas is a historic club with a passionate fan base. They will be looking to make a splash in their return to the top flight.

Athletic Club: A Team on the Rise

Athletic Club is a Basque club that has been a mainstay in LaLiga for many years. The Lions are known for their attacking style of play and their passionate fans. Athletic Club finished eighth in LaLiga last season. They will be looking to improve on that finish this season and challenge for a European spot.

Head-to-Head Record

Las Palmas and Athletic Club have a long and storied history. The two teams have met 37 times in all competitions. Athletic Club holds a slight edge in the head-to-head record with 16 wins to Las Palmas' 12. The two teams have drawn 9 times.

Key Players

Las Palmas will be led by Jonathan Viera, who is one of the most creative players in LaLiga. Viera scored 20 goals and provided 12 assists last season. Athletic Club will be led by Inaki Williams, who is one of the most dangerous forwards in LaLiga. Williams scored 14 goals last season.

Prediction

This is a tough match to call. Both teams are evenly matched. Las Palmas will have the home-field advantage, but Athletic Club has more experience in LaLiga. I predict that this match will end in a draw.