Our Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona Prediction: 1-2
Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona in the Spain La Liga is scheduled for an 17:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 8, 2026. A 1-2 result in favor of the away side is our top pick, yet with both teams creating chances, BTTS is a smart alternative bet.
Our prediction is supported by key Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona stats, including attacking and defensive strength, recent form and historical results — all detailed below.
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Recent Form Insights
Athletic Bilbao's Last Match – Athletic Bilbao vs Elche
Determined to maintain their recent success, Athletic Bilbao must win following their 2-1 Spain La Liga victory against Elche on February 20. In that match, Athletic Bilbao recorded 46% possession, attempting 12 shots on goal, with 8 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Athletic Bilbao | 46% | 12 (8) | 3.18 | 64 |
Elche | 54% | 2 (2) | 0.82 | 29 |
Barcelona's Last Match – Barcelona vs Levante
Barcelona will hope to extend their good run following a 3-0 Spain La Liga win against Levante on February 22. In that match, Barcelona recorded 73% possession, firing 16 shots at goal, with 9 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Barcelona | 73% | 16 (9) | 2.92 | 75 |
Levante | 27% | 4 (2) | 0.53 | 25 |
Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona Stats
Key Stats
| Athletic Bilbao | Barcelona | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.85 | Attacking Strength | 2.02 |
| 1.06 | Defence Strength | 1.11 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 2.1 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 7/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 0/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 9/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 10/10 |
| 1.9 | Average Scored | 2.4 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Athletic Bilbao are averaging 1.9 goals scored and 1.7 conceded per match, while Barcelona average 2.4 scored and 1.3 conceded per game.
Athletic Bilbao 19-17
Barcelona 24-13
What are the odds for this match?
Athletic Bilbao to win: @4.75
Draw: @4.1
Barcelona to win: @1.615



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