Barcelona vs Athletic Club Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 24 Aug 2024

Best Bet Could Be Barca for the Win

We’ll take Barcelona at attractive betting odds of -163 considering that they could be dominant against Athletic Club. The Full-Time Result market provides plenty of value and a nice potential return.

Goalless Draw in Last H2H Clash

Barcelona won their last game. It was on the road where Valencia were beaten 2-1 at Estadio Mestalla. Barca enjoyed 64% possession and had six shots on target, with Robert Lewandowski scoring both goals.

Athletic Club played Getafe at home in their previous game. It was a 1-1 draw at San Mames. The Basques enjoyed 68% possession and managed four shots on goal, while Oihan Sancet was on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last encounter between Athletic and Barcelona ended all square. This head-to-head was a 0-0 draw at San Mames. Looking back to the previous 10 H2H meetings, there has been two draws. Barca have won six games and Athletic two.

La Liga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Athletic Club	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
3	Barcelona	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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Barca have 8 wins and 2 losses, averaging 2.1 goals from 5.9 shots on goal and 15.4 attempts. Hans-Dieter Flick's team have averaged 64.8% possession, 610.0 passes and 7.0 corners per match, conceding 1.1 goals and 3.7 corners from 3.9 shots on goal and 10.7 attempts.

Robert Lewandowski leads the way with 8 goals, Fermin Lopez has 5, with Pedri and two others on 2. Leading assistors have been Lamine Yamal and Ilkay Gundogan with 3, while goalkeeper Marc-Andre ter Stegen has 5 clean sheets.

Athletic have won 3, lost 3 and drawn 4, averaging 10.1 attempts, 3.9 shots on goal and 1.2 goals. They average 52.7% possession, 477.0 passes, 5.9 corners in their favour and 4.7 corners against, while 1.2 goals have been conceded from 3.6 shots on goal and 12.2 attempts.

The leading scorer has been Inaki Williams with 3, while Oihan Sancet and Nico Williams have 2. Gorka Guruzeta and Nico Williams are the top assist makers on 3, with Unai Simon recording 2 clean sheets in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Barcelona confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Marc-Andre ter Stegen (GK), Jules Kounde, Pau Cubarsi, Inigo Martinez, Alejandro Balde, Marc Bernal, Pedri, Lamine Yamal, Raphinha, Ferran Torres, Robert Lewandowski.

Athletic Club confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Alex Padilla (GK), Inigo Lekue, Yeray Alvarez, Daniel Vivian, Yuri Berchiche, Benat Prados, Mikel Vesga, Alex Berenguer, Oihan Sancet, Nico Williams, Inaki Williams.

Barcelona vs Athletic Club Prediction & Betting Tips

If you agree with our verdict that Barcelona can claim a La Liga victory, then there’s the chance to get betting odds of -163 that this happens. We think that this price sticks out.

In order to come up with the best football predictions, we like to know the team news and study the latest form. There are also plenty of numbers to crunch from the available stats.

Key Barcelona vs Athletic Club league stats:

• Barcelona have won all of their last 5 games.
• Barcelona have won 8 of their last 10 games.
• Barcelona have won 6 consecutive games at home.
• Athletic have lost 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
• Barcelona have won 6 of their last 10 games against Athletic.

Barca to Win Probability

According to the betting sites, our pick has a 61.9% chance of landing a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 70%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Barcelona 2 - 0 Athletic

Let’s take a chance on the +750 available that Barcelona secure a 2-0 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.

Barcelona vs Athletic Club Odds

With a 61% chance of winning, Barcelona are favourites to win this La Liga match and they’re available at betting odds of -154 with the bookies. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +375 about Athletic Club.

The Over 2.5 Goals option is currently favourite on the Total Goals market.

If you fancy Barcelona but want money back if this La Liga match is a draw, then you can get -350. You can bet on Athletic Club at +250 on the Draw No Bet market.

Full-Time Result

1

-154

X

+320

2

+375

Half-Time Result

1

+120

X

+137.5

2

+400

Double Chance

1X

-549

12

-450

X2

+120

Draw No Bet

1

-350

2

+250

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-120

2 Hcp +0.75

+110

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+120

Over 2.5

-150

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-143

No

+105

Barcelona vs Athletic Club Lineups & Team News

You’ve found the right place for Barca vs Athletic team news, with all the latest information available including lineups and injuries so you’re fully informed.

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

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