Athletic Club Bilbao

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  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Will Athletic Stay Within Touching Distance?

Athletic Club +0.25 on the Asian Handicap could be the way forward at +102.5. The Bilbao side should be able to avoid defeat against Barcelona, with our stake split between 0 and +0.5, meaning a victory is the desired outcome.

2-1 Victory for Barca in Previous H2H Clash

Athletic Club have triumphed in their last three games. The latest of these was on the road where Valencia were beaten 1-0 at Estadio Mestalla. Ernesto Valverde's team had 44% possession and totalled four shots on target, with Alex Berenguer netting in the 72nd minute.

Barcelona have enjoyed six consecutive road victories. They lost 3-2 in their previous game at home to Villarreal at Estadio Olimpico Lluis Companys. The Catalan outfit racked up nine shots on goal and boasted 69% possession, with Lamine Yamal and Fermin Lopez on the scoresheet.

Barca triumphed in the last clash between the pair. Landing a 2-1 home win when playing Athletic at Estadio Olimpico Lluis Companys. Barca have landed victory in six of the past 10 H2H games, with Athletic securing two wins along with two draws.

La Liga G W D L GF GA GD GD P
1 Barcelona logo Barcelona 38 28 4 6 102 39 63 102:39 88
4 Athletic Club logo Athletic Club 38 19 13 6 54 29 25 54:29 70
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Athletic Club – Last 10 League Games

6 wins, 1 loss and 3 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 3.2 shots on goal and 9.4 attempts. Athletic have had 48.3% possession, 388.4 passes and 4.5 corners per game. On average, Los Leones have conceded 0.2 goals from 2.9 shots on goal and 9.8 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 4.8 corners.

Top scorer Oihan Sancet has found the net 2 times, with Alex Berenguer, Gorka Guruzeta, Daniel Vivian and Daniel Vivian getting 1 goals each. Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta is the leading assists maker on 2, with goalkeeper Unai Simon keeping 8 clean sheets.

Barcelona – Last 10 League Games

Barca have won 8, lost 1 and drawn 1, averaging 7.1 shots on goal, 20.4 attempts and 2.4 goals. Hansi Flick's side average 71.4% possession, 674.5 passes, 8.4 corners awarded and 2.8 corners against, while 1.2 goals have been conceded from 6.0 attempts and 2.7 shots on goal.

Raphinha has scored 5 goals, followed by Fermin Lopez, Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo and Ferran Torres on 3. Ferran Torres is top assists provider with 4, while Wojciech Szczesny has recorded 4 clean sheets in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Athletic Club confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Unai Simon (GK), Oscar de Marcos, Unai Nunez, Aitor Paredes, Yuri Berchiche, Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta, Mikel Jauregizar, Alex Berenguer, Unai Gomez, Nico Williams, Maroan Sannadi.

Barcelona confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Inaki Pena (GK), Eric Garcia, Ronald Araujo, Pau Cubarsi, Alejandro Balde, Pedri, Gavi, Lamine Yamal, Fermin Lopez, Raphinha, Robert Lewandowski.

Expert La Liga Analysis

The football predictions are generated after consulting the team news for both sides along with the form. We are also able to analyse the latest stats which can suggest how the game might unfold.

Key Athletic Club vs Barcelona league stats:

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Athletic in 15 consecutive games at home.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Athletic in 19 of their last 20 games at home.

Athletic Club vs Barcelona Prediction

Athletic +0.25 look like a value bet on the Asian Handicap. We think that the hosts have a good chance of recording a win in this La Liga game and it’s therefore a confident selection at +102.5.

In the quest to get more juice, there’s an option to sell goals with your Asian Handicap bet. Alternatively, play things safer and choose to buy goals instead.

Athletic +0.25 Probability

According to the bookies, our pick has a 49.4% chance of landing a return. However, we have this number between 55-60% based on our in-depth research. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

Our Pick

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Player Props

Lamine Yamal Over 3.5 Shots +110 bet365 logo

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) has fired over 3.5 shots in five straight La Liga games. We’re expecting him to produce a high level of performance and cover the Player Shots line, with odds of +110 on offer.

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Nico Williams to Score +330 bet365 logo

Nico Williams (Athletic) has netted two goals in his past four La Liga home matches. It’s worth a play on the +330 that he is Anytime Goalscorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.

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Corners Prediction

Barcelona To Have Most Corners +105 bet365 logo

There has been an average 9.00 corners for Barcelona in their past 5 matches, with Athletic averaging 4.50 corners in the last 10 games. Barca should be capable of winning this Corner Match Bet and the odds of +105 look value.

League Games

League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Athletic Logo Athletic
Total
9.30 4.50 4.80
Home
8.90 6.40 2.50
Away
9.50 4.30 5.20
Barcelona Logo Barcelona
Total
11.20 8.40 2.80
Home
11.00 8.60 2.40
Away
9.60 5.40 4.20

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Athletic Club vs Barcelona Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Athletic +0.25 +102.5
Total Goals Over 2.5 -188
Player Shots Lamine Yamal Over 3.5 +110

We’ve got a bet builder with three options: Athletic to cover the +0.25 Asian Handicap, at least three goals and also Lamine Yamal (Barcelona) to record Over 3.5 shots.

The bet builder feature allows football punters to place a multiple wager on the same game. It’s a great bet to have if you’re confident of certain outcomes, especially as the price for each selection is combined.

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Athletic Club vs Barcelona Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Bookies Make Barcelona Favourites to Win

With the bookmakers affording them a 44% chance of winning, Barcelona might be a popular accumulator selection. Their betting odds are +125 when it comes to this La Liga encounter. Athletic Club are the underdogs at +187.5 which implies a lesser percentage prospect of winning.

You can take advantage of the Draw No Bet market if you want a less-risky option. Going down this route means you can back Barca at -150 or instead go for Athletic at +110.

The Over 2.5 pick is trading as the favourite when it comes to betting on Total Goals. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at -250.

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Lamine Yamal is the First Goalscorer Favourite

Lamine Yamal is the market leader to be First Goalscorer at +480 while there’s also the chance to back him to find the net at +163.

Player Goals

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
First
+163
Anytime
+480
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Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)
First
+175
Anytime
+480
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Oihan Sancet (Athletic)
First
+215
Anytime
+600
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Maroan Sannadi (Athletic)
First
+220
Anytime
+600
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Player Shots On Target

Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)
Over 0.5
-263
Under 0.5
+145
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Oihan Sancet (Athletic)
Over 0.5
-154
Under 0.5
-110
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Maroan Sannadi (Athletic)
Over 0.5
-149
Under 0.5
-112
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Pau Victor (Barcelona)
Over 0.5
-135
Under 0.5
-123
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Player Shots

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)
Over 3.5
-103
Under 3.5
-
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Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)
Over 2.5
-156
Under 2.5
-
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Maroan Sannadi (Athletic)
Over 2.5
+135
Under 2.5
-
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Pau Victor (Barcelona)
Over 2.5
+143
Under 2.5
-
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Team Stats

Athletic Club logo Athletic Club League Stats

Barcelona logo Barcelona League Stats

Full-Time Result

  • 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 7 wins and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

  • 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
  • 7 wins and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

Goals

Corners

Corners

Possession

Possession

Top Scorers & Assists

Top Scorers & Assists

Team News

Our Athletic vs Barca team news will highlight the injuries for both squads, with the lineups giving you a helping hand with your bets.

We’ve got details of the La Liga squads so that you know every player on the roster.

Athletic Club vs Barcelona Lineups

Athletic Club Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Barcelona Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Athletic Club Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

1 Unai Simon
18 Oscar de Marcos 14 Unai Nunez 4 Aitor Paredes 17 Yuri Berchiche
16 I. Ruiz de 23 Mikel Jauregizar
7 Alex Berenguer 20 Unai Gomez 10 Nico Williams
21 Maroan Sannadi
13 Inaki Pena
24 Eric Garcia 4 Ronald Araujo 2 Pau Cubarsi 3 Alejandro Balde
8 Pedri 6 Gavi
19 Lamine Yamal 16 Fermin Lopez 11 Raphinha
9 Robert Lewandowski

Barcelona Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Athletic Club Substitutes

  • 2Andoni Gorosabel
  • 3Daniel Vivian
  • 6Mikel Vesga
  • 8Oihan Sancet
  • 9Inaki Williams
  • 11Alvaro Djalo
  • 12Gorka Guruzeta
  • 13Julen Agirrezabala
  • 15Inigo Lekue
  • 24Benat Prados
  • 28Peio Canales
  • 32Adama Boiro

Barcelona Substitutes

  • 1M. ter Stegen
  • 5Inigo Martinez
  • 10Ansu Fati
  • 14Pablo Torre
  • 15Andreas Christensen
  • 17Marc Casado
  • 18Pau Victor
  • 20Dani Olmo
  • 21Frenkie de Jong
  • 25Wojciech Szczesny
  • 32Hector Fort
  • 35Gerard Martin

Previous Athletic Club Lineups

18 May La Liga
Valencia 0-1 Athletic Club
15 May La Liga
Getafe 0-2 Athletic Club
11 May La Liga
Athletic Club 1-0 Alavés
08 May Europa League
Man United 4-1 Athletic Club
04 May La Liga
Real Sociedad 0-0 Athletic Club
01 May Europa League
Athletic Club 0-3 Man United

Previous Barcelona Lineups

18 May La Liga
Barcelona 2-3 Villarreal
15 May La Liga
Espanyol 0-2 Barcelona
11 May La Liga
Barcelona 4-3 Real Madrid
06 May Champions League
Inter Milan 4-3 Barcelona
03 May La Liga
Real Valladolid 1-2 Barcelona
30 Apr Champions League
Barcelona 3-3 Inter Milan

Injuries & Suspensions

Athletic Club Injury Table

Type Name Info
Yuri Berchiche Yellow cards
Yeray Alvarez Thigh

Barcelona Injury Table

Type Name Info
Marc Bernal Cruciate ligame
Jules Kounde Hamstring
Ferran Torres Abdomen
Daniel Rodriguez Other

Spain FlagLa Liga Table

2024/2025 Season

# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Barcelona 38 28 4 6 102:39 88
2 Real Madrid 38 26 6 6 78:38 84
3 Atlético Madrid 38 22 10 6 68:30 76
4 Athletic Club 38 19 13 6 54:29 70
5 Villarreal 38 20 10 8 71:51 70
6 Real Betis 38 16 12 10 57:50 60
7 Celta Vigo 38 16 7 15 59:57 55
8 Rayo Vallecano 38 13 13 12 41:45 52
9 Osasuna 38 12 16 10 48:52 52
10 Mallorca 38 13 9 16 35:44 48
11 Real Sociedad 38 13 7 18 35:46 46
12 Valencia 38 11 13 14 44:54 46
13 Getafe 38 11 9 18 34:39 42
14 Espanyol 38 11 9 18 40:51 42
15 Alavés 38 10 12 16 38:48 42
16 Girona 38 11 8 19 44:60 41
17 Sevilla 38 10 11 17 42:55 41
18 Leganés 38 9 13 16 39:56 40
19 Las Palmas 38 8 8 22 40:61 32
20 Real Valladolid 38 4 4 30 26:90 16
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Real Madrid 19 16 1 2 45:19 49
2 Atlético Madrid 19 14 4 1 42:15 46
3 Barcelona 19 14 1 4 52:20 43
4 Athletic Club 19 11 6 2 32:13 39
5 Celta Vigo 19 11 3 5 32:21 36
6 Osasuna 19 10 6 3 33:23 36
7 Villarreal 19 9 7 3 43:27 34
8 Real Betis 19 9 7 3 32:21 34
9 Valencia 19 9 4 6 26:20 31
10 Espanyol 19 8 6 5 23:20 30
11 Real Sociedad 19 8 3 8 20:20 27
12 Mallorca 19 7 6 6 20:21 27
13 Rayo Vallecano 19 6 8 5 24:26 26
14 Leganés 19 7 4 8 23:27 25
15 Girona 19 7 3 9 27:30 24
16 Alavés 19 6 6 7 14:17 24
17 Sevilla 19 6 6 7 17:23 24
18 Getafe 19 4 7 8 15:19 19
19 Las Palmas 19 4 5 10 21:29 17
20 Real Valladolid 19 3 4 12 11:32 13