Our Real Betis vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction: 1-1
Real Betis vs Athletic Bilbao in the Spain La Liga is scheduled for an 17:00 GMT kick-off on Sunday August 31, 2025. Our analysis suggests a 1-1 stalemate, with both teams capable of scoring, reinforcing BTTS as a valuable choice.
This Real Betis 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
Real Betis's Last Match – Malaga vs Real Betis
Real Betis will look to get back on track following a 1-3 Europe Friendlies loss against Malaga on August 9. In that match, Real Betis recorded 54% possession, firing 1 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Malaga | 46% | 0 (3) | - | 23 |
Real Betis | 54% | 0 (1) | - | 42 |
Athletic Bilbao's Last Match – Arsenal vs Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao will be eager to respond after suffering a 0-3 Emirates Cup defeat at the hands of Arsenal on August 9. In that match, Athletic Bilbao controlled 42% of possession and managed 2 shots on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Arsenal | 58% | 0 (5) | - | 39 |
Athletic Bilbao | 42% | 0 (2) | - | 20 |
Real Betis vs Athletic Bilbao Stats
Key Stats
| Real Betis | Athletic Bilbao | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.33 | Attacking Strength | 0.75 |
| 1 | Defence Strength | 0.42 |
| 1 | Points Per Game | 0.9 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 3/10 |
| 4/10 | DRAW | 0/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 3/10 |
| 9/10 | BTTS | 4/10 |
| 6/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 6/10 |
| 1.5 | Average Scored | 0.9 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Real Betis are averaging 1.5 goals scored and 2.2 conceded per match, while Athletic Bilbao average 0.9 scored and 1.8 conceded per game.