Barcelona - Athletic Bilbao predictions

Best bookmaker online do not see past Barcelona in this game and we wholeheartedly agree. The betting odds work largely in their favour and there is a good reason for it. Athletic Bilbao will have extremely difficult time running away with anything from this match.

From the current viewpoint, the situation is unambiguous. Considering the strength of Barca and the 6.56 odds given to Team from Bilbao to win, it is easy to see that a win for the visiting team would be a remarkable upset.

With an HT/FT win on record from the previous round, Blaugrana’s form seems to be in solid shape. They were deemed the favourites in that game from the get-go, but winning an away game 2:4 is always a satisfying result.

The Lions defeated Real Oviedo in the previous round with a narrow 1:0 goal difference and a lead at both halftime and the final whistle. To be frank, this outcome wasn’t much of a surprise – top online bookmakers clearly favoured Athletic Bilbao who also had the advantage of playing at home.

The last 3 times we saw Barca play as the away team, they had serious issues stopping the ball from getting into their net, conceding more than 5 times. Hopefully, they’ll have better luck at home.

If you’re hoping for an exciting match, Athletic Bilbao’s recent track record may be a bit disappointing for you. Their previous two home games ended with less than 2 goals on the board.

The latest example of a clash between these two sides we have is from last season when Blaugrana managed to walk away with a solid victory and a 2+ goal difference. If the 1.46 betting odds for a home win are to be believed, most bookies are expecting them to repeat that success.

With zero injuries reported across the board, this is shaping up to be an exciting outing indeed. Both teams will have their complete squads at their disposal, so we can fully expect them to bring their A-game.

You can safely put down an Over 2.5 Goals bet on this match and feel very confident. If the teams’ records are any indication, 3 or more goals in this match are almost guaranteed.