Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao: Prediction, Odds & Analysis
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Athletic BilbaoThe model puts Barcelona at 67%. The model leans toward Barcelona. Confidence: high.
Why this prediction
+ supports the predicted pick, − argues against it.
- −The head-to-head record favours Athletic Bilbao (2-2-11).
- +Recent form favours Barcelona.
Win probabilities
Model vs market
Markets where our model disagrees with the bookmaker. A positive edge means our model rates the outcome more likely than the odds imply. This is model disagreement, not proven value — we do not yet publish historical profitability.
Recent form
Most likely scorelines
Expected goals
Match DNA
Key points
- Barcelona have 2 wins in their last 5 matches.
- Athletic Bilbao have 0 wins in their last 5 matches.
- Barcelona have won 2 of the head-to-head meetings.
- Barcelona is priced at 1.392.
Betting angles
Assessments compare our model probability with the bookmaker odds. A positive edge means our model rates the pick higher than the market implies — model disagreement, not proven value. Not betting advice.
Scoreline probability matrix
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 7 | 4 | 1 | |||
| 1 | 14 | 9 | 3 | |||
| 2 | 15 | 9 | 3 | |||
| 3 | 10 | 6 | 2 | |||
| 4 | 5 | 3 | ||||
| 5 | 2 | 1 |
Each cell shows the probability (%) of that exact scoreline (home goals down the side, away goals across the top). Computed from a Poisson model on expected goals.
Full analysis
The model puts Barcelona at 67%. The model puts the draw at 18%. The model puts Athletic Bilbao at 15%. The model's most likely scoreline is 2-0.
The market leans toward Barcelona. Barcelona is priced at 1.392. The draw is priced at 4.98. Athletic Bilbao is priced at 7.4.
Barcelona have won 2 of the head-to-head meetings. Athletic Bilbao have won 11 of the head-to-head meetings. The sides have drawn 2 of their head-to-head meetings.
Barcelona have 2 wins in their last 5 matches. Athletic Bilbao have 0 wins in their last 5 matches.
The model gives 39% for both teams to score. The model gives 50% for over 2.5 goals.
This prediction is a statistical analysis, not a guarantee. Higher confidence means the signals agree more strongly, but football is unpredictable. Always bet responsibly.
Frequently asked questions
Who is the favourite, Barcelona or Athletic Bilbao?
Our model rates Barcelona as the most likely outcome at 67% probability.
What's a likely scoreline for Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao?
A scoreline around 2-0 fits our analysis, as a pointer, not a certainty.
What's the head-to-head record?
In the last 15 meetings: 2 Barcelona wins, 2 draws, 11 Athletic Bilbao wins.
League table
Spain. La Liga| # | Team | GP | W | L | T | G | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Deportivo Alaves | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 2 |  Espanyol | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 3 |  Sevilla | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 4 |  Villarreal | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 5 |  Racing de Santander | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 6 |  Real Sociedad | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 7 |  Elche | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 8 |  Celta | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 9 |  Malaga | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 10 |  Real Madrid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 11 | Barcelona | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 12 |  Atletico Madrid | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 13 |  Deportivo de A Coruna | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 14 |  Valencia | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 15 | Athletic Bilbao | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 16 |  Real Betis | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 17 |  Osasuna | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 18 |  Rayo Vallecano | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:2 | 0 |
| 19 |  Getafe | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:3 | 0 |
| 20 |  Levante UD | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:3 | 0 |
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