Athletic Club Bilbao vs FC Barcelona Predictions, Tips and Odds

Athletic Club Bilbao v FC Barcelona: La Liga Match Preview

Athletic Club Bilbao v FC Barcelona Predictions

As two giants of La Liga prepare to face off, it's time to delve into the statistics that define each team's season so far. Here are some key points to remember:

• Athletic Club Bilbao: Enjoying a strong season, with recent home victories against Girona FC (3-2) and RCD Mallorca (4-0).
• FC Barcelona: On a successful run, with away victories against Celta de Vigo (2-1) and Deportivo Alavés (1-3), and a draw against Napoli (1-1).

Head-to-head comparison

When it comes to head-to-head encounters, FC Barcelona has proved to be a tough competitor for Athletic Club Bilbao, with a slight edge in the outcomes of their most recent games. In their latest showdown on Jan 24, 2024, FC Barcelona came out on top with a 2-1 victory.

Last 5 Matches

Athletic Club Bilbao	Score	Opponent
Feb, 19 2024	3 - 2	Girona FC
Feb, 02 2024	4 - 0	RCD Mallorca

FC Barcelona	Score	Opponent
Feb, 17 2024	2 - 1	Celta de Vigo
Feb, 03 2024	3 - 1	Deportivo Alavés
Feb, 21 2024	1 - 1	Napoli

Market Stats

Market	Odds	Stats
Athletic Club Bilbao	5	12%
FC Barcelona	17	40%
Over 0.5	42	98%
Over 1.5	33	77%
Over 2.5	24	56%
Over 3.5	18	42%
Over 4.5	8	19%
btts	22	51%

Odds Full Time:

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Predictions & Tips

With a league average of 72% for Over 2.5, 88% for Over 1.5, 65% for Both Teams To Score (BTTS), and an average of 3.47 goals per match, it's clear that this game is likely to be high scoring. Given both teams' recent form, a bet on Over 2.5 goals could be a safe option.

Athletic Club Bilbao v FC Barcelona Previous Head to Head Results & Fixtures

In their recent encounters, FC Barcelona has had a slight edge over Athletic Club Bilbao. The results are as follows:

• 2024-01-24: Athletic Club Bilbao (1) vs FC Barcelona (2)
• 2023-10-22: FC Barcelona (1) vs Athletic Club Bilbao (0)
• 2023-03-12: Athletic Club Bilbao (1) vs FC Barcelona (1)
• 2022-10-23: FC Barcelona (1) vs Athletic Club Bilbao (0)

Verdict

Based on these statistics, current form, and historical head-to-head results, the match is likely to be a close contest, but FC Barcelona appears to have the edge. Our recommended bet would be on FC Barcelona to win or a draw, with a strong possibility of Over 2.5 goals.