Barcelona vs Athletic Club Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Nov 2025
La Liga Betting Preview: Barcelona vs Athletic Club
Second-placed Barcelona take on Athletic Club at Camp Nou, with kick-off set for 10:15 on Saturday 22 November.
Barcelona -1.25 at -118 look a good bet on the Asian Handicap. The home team will land a nice return if they achieve a two goal winning margin or bigger. A one goal win would mean we get half the stake returned.
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Barcelona have enjoyed five La Liga home victories on the spin. Their last win was a 4-2 road success at Estadio Balaídos against Celta Vigo. Hans-Dieter Flick's side had most of the ball recording 62% possession and nine shots on target, with Robert Lewandowski scoring a hat-trick and Lamine Yamal also among the goals.
Athletic Club secured a 1-0 home win over Real Oviedo at San Mamés in their previous game. Los Leones were 48% in the possession stakes and managed seven shots on goal, with Nico Williams scoring the winner in the 25th minute.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Barca have claimed back-to-back wins over Athletic. The most recent was a 3-0 away win at San Mamés after a 2-1 home victory at Estadio Olimpico Lluis Companys. The previous 10 H2H meetings have ended in six Barca victories, two draws and two Athletic wins.
| La Liga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelona |
19 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 53 | 20 | 33 | 53:20 | 49 |
| 8 | Athletic Club |
19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 17 | 25 | -8 | 17:25 | 24 |
7 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw, averaging 2.6 goals from 19.4 attempts and 8.1 shots on goal. Barca have had 66.4% possession, 625.6 passes and 6.5 corners per match. On average, the Catalans have conceded 1.3 goals from 9.0 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 5.1 corners.
Top goalscorer Robert Lewandowski has found the net 7 times, with Lamine Yamal, Ferran Torres and Fermin Lopez scoring 3 each. Marcus Rashford has made the most assists with 7.
Athletic have 3 victories, 5 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 4.4 shots on goal, 12.5 attempts and 0.8 goals. The Basque Country team average 52.5% possession, 440.5 passes, 5.4 corners taken and 4.5 corners against them, while 1.1 goals have been conceded from 8.6 attempts and 3.5 shots on goal.
Nico Williams is the leading scorer along with five others, with 1 goals on the board each. Aymeric Laporte, Andoni Gorosabel and Jesus Areso have all made 1 assists in the last 10 games, while Unai Simon has 2 clean sheets.
Confirmed Lineups
Barcelona confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Joan Garcia (GK), Jules Kounde, Pau Cubarsi, Gerard Martin, Alejandro Balde, Eric Garcia, Fermin Lopez, Lamine Yamal, Dani Olmo, Ferran Torres, Robert Lewandowski.
Athletic Club confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Unai Simon (GK), Andoni Gorosabel, Daniel Vivian, Aymeric Laporte, Yuri Berchiche, Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta, Mikel Jauregizar, Alex Berenguer, Oihan Sancet, Nico Williams, Unai Gomez.
Barcelona vs Athletic Club Prediction & Betting Tips
We’ve got your Barcelona vs Athletic Club bets covered, including our expert match prediction, correct score tip, corners outlook, must-see player props and a tailored bet builder built for value.
Match Prediction
Backing Barcelona -1.25 at odds of -118 means we’ll benefit if they win by two or more goals in this La Liga game. We think that the favourites can have the upper hand throughout the contest.
The latest La Liga team news and current form are always useful information when it comes to providing football betting tips. It’s also important to pay attention to the available stats so that we make the best picks.
Key Barcelona vs Athletic Club league stats:
The best betting apps make it a 54.1% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Taking all factors into consideration, our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and estimate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
Let’s take a chance on the +650 available that Barcelona secure a 2-0 victory. There’s a nice potential return waiting if we’re able to predict the correct score.
Player Prop Picks
Nico Williams (Athletic) hasn’t registered a shot on goal in four consecutive La Liga matches on the road. We’re going to back him to fall short when it comes to Shots on Target and this selection is available at -161.
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Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona) has racked up seven goals in his past eight La Liga matches. When it comes to him scoring, we think that the +128 available is attractive when betting on the Anytime Goalscorer market.
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Corners Prediction
Barcelona have had under 6.5 corners in three consecutive games, with Athletic conceding less than 6.5 corners in their past ten matches. Let’s go along with this betting trend and back Barca to go under the Team Corners line at odds of -133.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you want to try a bet builder, have a play on Barcelona on the Asian Handicap at -1.25, No on the BTTS market along with Barcelona to record under 6.5 corners.
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Barcelona vs Athletic Club 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.
The latest betting odds suggest that Barcelona are convincing -286 favourites to claim a victory and that means a 74% probability of coming out on top in this La Liga encounter. Athletic Club are regarded as a long shot to win and you can back them at +650.
Barca can be backed at -125 on the Half-Time Result and you’ll need them to have their noses in front by the break. Athletic can be chanced at +480 and the draw is +175.
There’s a high probability that Over 2.5 Goals will be netted according to the current prices. BTTS Yes is on offer at -147 for anyone who wants to side with Both Teams to Score.
La Liga matches are always really well covered at the best betting sites. Customers are able to find a suitable betting angle thanks to the hundreds of football markets which are made available.
There’s the chance to back Robert Lewandowski at +320 to be the First Goalscorer, with the favourite on this market available at similar odds to find the net last.
- La Liga: 25/05 2025 Athletic 0 Barcelona 3
- La Liga: 24/08 2024 Barcelona 2 Athletic 1
- La Liga: 03/03 2024 Athletic 0 Barcelona 0
- Copa del Rey: 24/01 2024 Athletic 4 Barcelona 2
- La Liga: 22/10 2023 Barcelona 1 Athletic 0
- La Liga: 12/03 2023 Athletic 0 Barcelona 1
- La Liga: 23/10 2022 Barcelona 4 Athletic 0
- La Liga: 27/02 2022 Barcelona 4 Athletic 0
- Copa del Rey: 20/01 2022 Athletic 3 Barcelona 2
- La Liga: 21/08 2021 Athletic 1 Barcelona 1
Barcelona League Stats
Athletic Club League Stats
- 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.60 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.80 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 4.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 2 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 6.50 corners awarded and 5.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.40 corners awarded and 2.60 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 11.60 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 11.00 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 10 and least corners in 0 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 4.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.20 corners awarded and 6.10 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 66.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 69.10% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 52.50% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 46.20% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Barcelona this season are Robert Lewandowski (7), Ferran Torres (5), Lamine Yamal (4)
- Top Assistors for Barcelona this season are Marcus Rashford (7), Lamine Yamal (4), Dani Olmo (2)
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Barcelona vs Athletic Club Lineups & Team News
Be smart with your bets — check the Barca vs Athletic team news beforehand. We’ll bring you the expected and confirmed lineups for La Liga along with up-to-date injury news.
Barcelona Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Athletic Club Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Barcelona Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Athletic Club Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Barcelona Substitutes
- 4Ronald Araujo
- 11Raphinha
- 15Andreas Christensen
- 17Marc Casado
- 22Marc Bernal
- 25Wojciech Szczesny
- 27Dro Fernandez
- 28Roony Bardghji
- 31Diego Kochen
Athletic Club Substitutes
- 4Aitor Paredes
- 6Mikel Vesga
- 11Gorka Guruzeta
- 12Jesus Areso
- 15Inigo Lekue
- 19Adama Boiro
- 22Nico Serrano
- 23Robert Navarro
- 25Urko Izeta
- 27Alex Padilla
- 30Alejandro Rego
- 44Selton Sanchez
Previous Barcelona Lineups
Previous Athletic Club Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Barcelona Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Hans-Dieter Flick
Athletic Club Player Stats & Squad
La Liga Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelona | 19 | 16 | 1 | 2 | 53:20 | 49 |
| 2 | Real Madrid | 19 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 41:17 | 45 |
| 3 | Villarreal | 17 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 34:16 | 38 |
| 4 | Atlético Madrid | 19 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 34:17 | 38 |
| 5 | Espanyol | 18 | 10 | 3 | 5 | 22:19 | 33 |
| 6 | Real Betis | 18 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 30:24 | 28 |
| 7 | Celta Vigo | 18 | 6 | 8 | 4 | 24:20 | 26 |
| 8 | Athletic Club | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 17:25 | 24 |
| 9 | Elche | 18 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 24:23 | 22 |
| 10 | Getafe | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 14:23 | 21 |
| 11 | Sevilla | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 24:29 | 20 |
| 12 | Osasuna | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 18:21 | 19 |
| 13 | Alavés | 18 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 15:21 | 19 |
| 14 | Rayo Vallecano | 18 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 14:21 | 19 |
| 15 | Real Sociedad | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 22:26 | 18 |
| 16 | Mallorca | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 20:26 | 18 |
| 17 | Girona | 18 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 17:34 | 18 |
| 18 | Valencia | 18 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 17:30 | 16 |
| 19 | Levante | 17 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 20:29 | 13 |
| 20 | Real Oviedo | 18 | 2 | 6 | 10 | 8:27 | 12 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelona | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 28:5 | 27 |
| 2 | Atlético Madrid | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 22:7 | 25 |
| 3 | Real Madrid | 9 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 21:6 | 24 |
| 4 | Villarreal | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 20:6 | 22 |
| 5 | Elche | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 17:8 | 19 |
| 6 | Espanyol | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 13:12 | 19 |
| 7 | Osasuna | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 15:9 | 17 |
| 8 | Real Betis | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 18:11 | 16 |
| 9 | Athletic Club | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 10:11 | 16 |
| 10 | Alavés | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 12:10 | 15 |
| 11 | Valencia | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 11:8 | 13 |
| 12 | Mallorca | 9 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 11:11 | 13 |
| 13 | Getafe | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 7:6 | 11 |
| 14 | Celta Vigo | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 13:13 | 11 |
| 15 | Real Sociedad | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 13:14 | 11 |
| 16 | Sevilla | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 14:15 | 10 |
| 17 | Rayo Vallecano | 8 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 5:5 | 9 |
| 18 | Girona | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 8:17 | 9 |
| 19 | Real Oviedo | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2:10 | 7 |
| 20 | Levante | 7 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7:17 | 2 |
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