Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona Prediction and Betting Tip - Odds, H2H and Preview Predictions

Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona Prediction and Betting Tip - Odds, H2H and Preview

Sunday night’s action in La Liga sees a clash between Athletic Bilbao and Barcelona.

Placed in 4th spot, Bilbao have had a great season, competing in the league’s UEFA Champions League spots. On the other hand, Barcelona have already been crowned as champions after a phenomenal season.

As the game approaches, here is everything you need to know about the sides ahead of kick-off.

Key Stats

• Athletic Bilbao have won their last three matches

• Athletic Bilbao have scored five goals in their last five matches

• Barcelona have scored 13 goals in their last five matches

• Barcelona have won their previous two matches against Bilbao

Team Preview, Form, and Standout Players

Always a team in the top half of the La Liga table, but Bilbao have overachieved this season with a possible place in the Champions League next season. Oihan Sancet have been extraordinary from midfield, scoring 15 league goals while Bilbao have also won their last three games.

Their opponents, Barcelona, have been one of the best teams in Europe – reaching the Champions League semi-finals. With young talents such as Lamine Yamal blossoming - the Catalonia’s have been fantastic. However, the last time out was a 3-2 defeat to Villareal.

Lamine Yamal will be one to watch in this fixture, the Spaniard having scored 18 goals and assisted 21 in 54 appearances in all competitions this season. Yamal comes into the fixture on top form, having scored three goals and assisted once in his last three games.

Athletic Bilbao Preview

Athletic Bilbao Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Simon, Lekue, Vivian, Parades, Berchiche, de Galarreta, Prados, Berenguer, Sancet, Boiro, Guruzeta.

Bilbao comes into this fixture in perfect condition, with a reportedly healthy squad and the absence of any injuries.

Barcelona Preview

Barcelona Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): ter Stegen, Garcia, Cubarsi, Martinez, Balde, Gavi, Pedri, Yamal, Lopez, Raphinha, Lewandowski.

Unlike their opponents, Barcelona will have several absentees in this fixture as Ferran Torrest, Jules Kounde, Marc Bernal, and Daniel Rodriguez are set to miss out with injuries.

Ronald Araujo is also doubtful for the clash, due to physical discomfort.

Head-To-Head

With both teams operating in the top tier of Spanish football, Athletic Bilbao and Barcelona have met on several occasions. Within their 45 meetings, Barcelona come out as the victors, with 28 wins compared to nine draws and eight wins for Bilbao.

Recent Meetings:

• 22nd October 2023 – Barcelona 1-0 Athletic Bilbao

• 24th January 2024 - Athletic Bilbao 4-2 Barcelona

• 3rd March 2024 - Athletic Bilbao 0-0 Barcelona

• 24th August 2024 – Barcelona 2-1 Athletic Bilbao

• 8th January 2025 - Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Barcelona

Betting Tip For Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona

As the champions and a dominant force in Spanish football, Barcelona come in as the favourites but as they compete for European qualification, Bilbao have it all to play for. With all of this in mind, our team of professional experts have decided that the best tip for this game is for Barcelona to win. Odds of 1.96 from Kwiff means that a £10 bet could see a potential return of £19.60.

Where To Watch

This match will be broadcast live on LALIGATV in the UK.

• Date: Sunday, 25 May

• Kick-off Time: 20:00 GMT

• Channel: LALIGATV

Prediction

Athletic Bilbao 1-3 Barcelona