Our Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol Prediction: 1-1
Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol in the Spain La Liga is scheduled for an 19:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday December 21, 2025. Our forecast favors a 1-1 draw, with both sides expected to find the net, making BTTS a highly probable scenario.
Our prediction is supported by key Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol 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 – Slavia Prague vs Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao will seek to go one better this time following a 0-0 UEFA Champions League share of the spoils with Slavia Prague on November 25. In that match, Athletic Bilbao recorded 48% possession, firing 6 shots at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Slavia Prague | 52% | 4 (3) | 0.71 | 43 |
 Athletic Bilbao | 48% | 6 (4) | 0.99 | 38 |
Espanyol's Last Match – Espanyol vs Sevilla
Espanyol will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-1 Spain La Liga victory over Sevilla on November 24. In that match, Espanyol recorded 33% possession, attempting 8 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Espanyol | 33% | 8 (5) | 1.11 | 35 |
 Sevilla | 67% | 12 (6) | 1.91 | 48 |
Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol Stats
Key Stats
| Athletic Bilbao | Espanyol | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.69 | Attacking Strength | 0.86 |
| 0.78 | Defence Strength | 0.89 |
| 1.1 | Points Per Game | 1.4 |
| 3/10 | WIN | 4/10 |
| 2/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 3/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | BTTS | 5/10 |
| 5/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 5/10 |
| 0.9 | Average Scored | 1.1 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Athletic Bilbao are averaging 0.9 goals scored and 1.6 conceded per match, while Espanyol average 1.1 scored and 1.2 conceded per game.