Football · Spain La Liga · 27/08, 21:00

Prediction: Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao

Team pages: Barcelona · Athletic Bilbao

Prediction summary
Expected goals
3.41Total
Barcelona2.44
Athletic Bilbao0.97
1X2
69% 19% 12%
Barcelona Draw Athletic Bilbao
Markets
Under 3.5 goals 56% Both teams to score 55%
Most likely score
2-0
Recent form · 10 last
Barcelona 8-0-2 (W-D-L)
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Athletic Bilbao 2-1-7 (W-D-L)
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Head-to-head
Barcelona 6–0 Athletic Bilbao (6 last)
  • Athletic Bilbao0-1Barcelona
  • Barcelona5-0Athletic Bilbao
  • Barcelona4-0Athletic Bilbao
  • Athletic Bilbao0-3Barcelona
  • Athletic Bilbao0-2Barcelona
  • Barcelona2-1Athletic Bilbao
Our model (Elo) vs Market Rating Elo · Barcelona 1629 · Athletic Bilbao 1499
BarcelonaDrawAthletic Bilbao
Our model69%19%12%
Market69%19%12%
Estimated total (ours) 3.41 goals · Bet365 line 3 · +0.4

The bar above blends our model with the market: where our probability diverges most from the odds is where the model sees the widest gap.

Model analysis
1st-half goalsOver 1.5 · 63%model estimate

Match keys

  • Our model (Elo, opponent-adjusted) favours Barcelona (rating 1629 vs 1499).
  • H2H favours Barcelona: 6-0-0.
  • High corners: 13.1 combined avg.
  • Cards-heavy: 8.3 🟨 combined avg.

Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed

F = for · A = against · HT = half-time · FT = full-time

BarcelonaAthletic Bilbao
Goals for / against (FT)1.8 / 0.81.2 / 2
Goals for / against (HT)0.9 / 0.20.3 / 0.8
Half-time result (W/D/L)60/30/10%20/20/60%
Corners (HT / FT)3.2 / 5.93.2 / 7.2
Cards (🟨 / 🟥)4.7 / 0.13.6 / 0.2

Head-to-head (H2H) · Barcelona 600 Athletic Bilbao

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DateHomeScoreAway
07/03/26
Spain La Liga
Athletic Bilbao0-1
HT 0-0
Barcelona
07/01/26
Spain Super Cup
Barcelona5-0
HT 4-0
Athletic Bilbao
22/11/25
Spain La Liga
Barcelona4-0
HT 2-0
Athletic Bilbao
25/05/25
Spain La Liga
Athletic Bilbao0-3
HT 0-2
Barcelona
08/01/25
Spain Super Cup
Athletic Bilbao0-2
HT 0-1
Barcelona
24/08/24
Spain La Liga
Barcelona2-1
HT 1-1
Athletic Bilbao

Standings · Spain La Liga

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#Team PWDL GFGAPts
1 Sevilla 2200 526
2 CD Alaves 2110 414
3 Espanyol 2101 423
4 Atletico Madrid 1100 203
5 Real Madrid 1100 213
6 Real Betis 1100 103
7 Racing Santander 1010 221
7 Villarreal 1010 221
9 Elche 1010 111
9 Deportivo A Coruna 1010 111
11 Celta Vigo 1010 001
11 Valencia 1010 001
13 Rayo Vallecano 2011 231
14 Osasuna 0000 000
14 Barcelona 0000 000
16 Real Sociedad 1001 010
17 Athletic Bilbao 1001 130
18 Malaga 1001 020
19 Getafe 1001 030
19 Levante 1001 030

Common opponents 8 opponents

How each team fared against the same recent opponents

OpponentBarcelonaAthletic Bilbao
Valencia 1-3 L 0-1 L
CD Alaves 0-1 L 4-2 W
Real Madrid 2-0 W 2-4 L
Osasuna 2-1 W 1-0 W
Getafe 2-0 W 0-2 L
Celta Vigo 1-0 W 1-1 D
Espanyol 4-1 W 0-2 L
Atletico Madrid 2-1 W 2-3 L
Record vs common 6 W 0 D 2 L 2 W 1 D 5 L

Better against common opponents: Barcelona (5 of 8 head-to-heads won)

Last 10 matches played

The averages above come from these matches. W = win, D = draw, L = loss. Common opponents to both are in blue.

Barcelona

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
23/05 Valencia
Spain La Liga
0-0 1-3 84 L
17/05 Real Betis
Spain La Liga
1-0 3-1 61 W
13/05 CD Alaves
Spain La Liga
0-1 0-1 43 L
10/05 Real Madrid
Spain La Liga
2-0 2-0 46 W
02/05 Osasuna
Spain La Liga
0-0 2-1 73 W
25/04 Getafe
Spain La Liga
1-0 2-0 34 W
22/04 Celta Vigo
Spain La Liga
1-0 1-0 52 W
11/04 Espanyol
Spain La Liga
2-0 4-1 79 W
04/04 Atletico Madrid
Spain La Liga
1-1 2-1 99 W
22/03 Rayo Vallecano
Spain La Liga
1-0 1-0 67 W

Athletic Bilbao

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
22/08 Sevilla
Spain La Liga
0-1 1-3 107 L
23/05 Real Madrid
Spain La Liga
1-2 2-4 12 L
17/05 Celta Vigo
Spain La Liga
0-1 1-1 54 D
13/05 Espanyol
Spain La Liga
0-0 0-2 90 L
10/05 Valencia
Spain La Liga
0-0 0-1 135 L
02/05 CD Alaves
Spain La Liga
0-1 4-2 76 W
25/04 Atletico Madrid
Spain La Liga
1-0 2-3 40 L
21/04 Osasuna
Spain La Liga
1-0 1-0 55 W
12/04 Villarreal
Spain La Liga
0-2 1-2 155 L
05/04 Getafe
Spain La Liga
0-1 0-2 34 L

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite in Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao?

According to our model, the most likely result is a Barcelona win (69%). Probabilities: Barcelona 69%, draw 19%, Athletic Bilbao 12%.

How many goals are expected in Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao?

The model expects 3.41 goals (Barcelona 2.44 · Athletic Bilbao 0.97), with a 54% chance of over 3 goals.

Will both teams score in Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao?

The model gives a 55% chance that both teams score.

What is the most likely score?

The most likely score according to our model is 2-0.