Football · Spain La Liga · 20/11, 21:00

Prediction: Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol

Team pages: Athletic Bilbao · Espanyol

Prediction summary
Expected goals
2.5Total
Athletic Bilbao1.72
Espanyol0.78
1X2
59% 25% 16%
Athletic Bilbao Draw Espanyol
Markets
Under 2.5 goals 51% Both teams to score 50%
Most likely score
1-0 13%
Recent form · 10 last
Athletic Bilbao 4-3-3 (W-D-L)
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Espanyol 2-2-6 (W-D-L)
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Head-to-head
Athletic Bilbao 3–1–2 Espanyol (6 last)
  • Espanyol2-0Athletic Bilbao
  • Athletic Bilbao1-2Espanyol
  • Espanyol1-1Athletic Bilbao
  • Athletic Bilbao4-1Espanyol
  • Espanyol1-2Athletic Bilbao
  • Athletic Bilbao1-0Espanyol
Our model (Elo) vs Market Rating Elo · Athletic Bilbao 1540 · Espanyol 1481
Athletic BilbaoDrawEspanyol
Our model59%26%16%
Market59%25%16%
Estimated total (ours) 2.5 goals · Bet365 line 2.5

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 goalsUnder 1.5 · 52%model estimate

Match keys

  • Our model (Elo, opponent-adjusted) favours Athletic Bilbao (rating 1540 vs 1481).
  • H2H favours Athletic Bilbao: 3-1-2.
  • Cards-heavy: 10 🟨 combined avg.

Statistics · 10/10 matches analysed

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

Athletic BilbaoEspanyol
Goals for / against (FT)1.4 / 11 / 1.4
Goals for / against (HT)0.6 / 0.50.5 / 0.6
Half-time result (W/D/L)30/40/30%20/60/20%
Corners (HT / FT)3.3 / 5.91.1 / 2.8
Cards (🟨 / 🟥)3.9 / 0.36.1 / 0.3

Head-to-head (H2H) · Athletic Bilbao 3–1–2 Espanyol

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DateHomeScoreAway
13/05/26
Spain La Liga
Espanyol2-0
HT 0-0
Athletic Bilbao
22/12/25
Spain La Liga
Athletic Bilbao1-2
HT 1-1
Espanyol
16/02/25
Spain La Liga
Espanyol1-1
HT 0-0
Athletic Bilbao
19/10/24
Spain La Liga
Athletic Bilbao4-1
HT 3-0
Espanyol
08/04/23
Spain La Liga
Espanyol1-2
HT 0-1
Athletic Bilbao
18/01/23
Spain Copa del Rey
Athletic Bilbao1-0
HT 1-0
Espanyol

Standings · Spain La Liga

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#Team PWDL GFGAPts
1 Barcelona 111001 461230
2 Atletico Madrid 11911 22828
3 Real Madrid 11902 281027
4 Real Betis 11722 181523
5 Real Sociedad 11614 202019
6 Sevilla 11524 171917
7 Athletic Bilbao 10433 141015
8 Deportivo A Coruna 11353 151414
9 Villarreal 11335 151512
10 Celta Vigo 11263 101012
11 CD Alaves 11335 151712
12 Rayo Vallecano 10334 152012
13 Getafe 11335 81612
14 Espanyol 11326 131411
15 Osasuna 11326 112211
16 Racing Santander 11326 152911
17 Elche 11245 141810
18 Levante 11245 162110
19 Valencia 11236 8179
20 Malaga 11056 8215

Common opponents 4 opponents

How each team fared against the same recent opponents

OpponentAthletic BilbaoEspanyol
Real Sociedad 2-1 W 1-2 L
Elche 1-1 D 1-3 L
Atletico Madrid 3-0 W 0-1 L
Sevilla 1-3 L 1-1 D
Record vs common 2 W 1 D 1 L 0 W 1 D 3 L

Better against common opponents: Athletic Bilbao (3 of 4 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.

Athletic Bilbao

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
01/11 Real Sociedad
Spain La Liga
2-1 2-1 55 W
25/10 Getafe
Spain La Liga
2-0 4-0 25 W
21/10 Levante
Spain La Liga
0-2 1-3 94 L
17/10 Valencia
Spain La Liga
0-0 0-0 66 D
19/09 CD Alaves
Spain La Liga
0-0 0-0 52 D
12/09 Elche
Spain La Liga
0-0 1-1 76 D
05/09 Atletico Madrid
Spain La Liga
0-0 3-0 31 W
30/08 Celta Vigo
Spain La Liga
2-0 2-0 73 W
27/08 Barcelona
Spain La Liga
0-1 0-2 53 L
22/08 Sevilla
Spain La Liga
0-1 1-3 107 L

Espanyol

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Date Opponent HT FT Cor.Cards Res.
30/10 Villarreal
Spain La Liga
0-0 1-0 36 W
24/10 Racing Santander
Spain La Liga
0-0 1-2 47 L
17/10 Atletico Madrid
Spain La Liga
0-0 0-1 47 L
09/10 Malaga
Spain La Liga
1-0 1-1 29 D
18/09 Elche
Spain La Liga
0-2 1-3 35 L
15/09 Rayo Vallecano
Spain La Liga
0-2 1-2 57 L
12/09 Osasuna
Spain La Liga
2-0 2-0 45 W
06/09 Sevilla
Spain La Liga
0-0 1-1 06 D
29/08 Real Sociedad
Spain La Liga
1-1 1-2 36 L
22/08 Real Madrid
Spain La Liga
1-1 1-2 06 L

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite in Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol?

According to our model, the most likely result is a Athletic Bilbao win (59%). Probabilities: Athletic Bilbao 59%, draw 25%, Espanyol 16%.

How many goals are expected in Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol?

The model expects 2.5 goals (Athletic Bilbao 1.72 · Espanyol 0.78), with a 51% chance of under 2.5 goals.

Will both teams score in Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol?

The model gives a 50% chance that both teams score.

What is the most likely score?

The most likely score according to our model is 1-0.