Our Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction: 2-2
Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao in the Spain Super Cup is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Wednesday January 7, 2026. We anticipate a balanced game ending in a 2-2 draw, and given both teams’ scoring form, BTTS looks like a safe bet.
This Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Barcelona's Last Match – Espanyol vs Barcelona
Barcelona must win to build on their momentum after securing a hard-fought 2-0 Spain La Liga victory over Espanyol in their last outing. In that match, Barcelona recorded 69% possession, firing 10 shots at goal, with 6 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Espanyol | 31% | 9 (7) | 1.43 | 29 |
 Barcelona | 69% | 10 (6) | 1.56 | 53 |
Athletic Bilbao's Last Match – Osasuna vs Athletic Bilbao
Determined to get back to winning ways, Athletic Bilbao must win after their 1-1 Spain La Liga draw against Osasuna on January 3. In that match, Athletic Bilbao recorded 51% possession, attempting 12 shots on goal, with 6 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Osasuna | 49% | 6 (4) | 0.57 | 26 |
 Athletic Bilbao | 51% | 12 (6) | 1.22 | 56 |
Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao Stats
Key Stats
| Barcelona | Athletic Bilbao | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.12 | Attacking Strength | 0.98 |
| 1.26 | Defence Strength | 0.84 |
| 2.7 | Points Per Game | 1.2 |
| 9/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 0/10 | DRAW | 3/10 |
| 5/10 | Clean Sheets | 5/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 2/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 3/10 |
| 2.5 | Average Scored | 0.6 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Barcelona are averaging 2.5 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, while Athletic Bilbao average 0.6 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.
Barcelona 25-9
Athletic Bilbao 6-12
What are the odds for this match?
Barcelona to win: @1.48
Draw: @4.5
Athletic Bilbao to win: @6