Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona. Match Prediction and Betting Tips

On March 7, Athletic Bilbao will face Barcelona in the 27th round of the Spanish La Liga.

• Expert Predictions Analysis
• Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona facts
• Odds
• Game Totals Prediction

Our Expert Predictions & Analysis on Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona

Athletic Bilbao

The Lions have improved their results somewhat since February, playing seven matches, winning four, drawing two, and losing one. In the last round of the Spanish championship, Ernesto Valverde's men tied 1-1 away to Rayo Vallecano. Iñaki Williams scored for the visitors. Athletic Bilbao is ninth in the Primera Division table with 35 points, with a goal difference of 30-36. Guruzeta leads the scoring race for the Basques, with six goals and an assist. Bilbao's home form has been inconsistent, with four wins, two draws, and four losses in 10 matches.

Barcelona

Hans-Dieter Flick's men are performing at a good pace, with eight wins and two losses in their 10-match run. In the last round of the Primera Division, the Blaugrana were at their best, crushing Villarreal 4-1 at home. Lamine Yamal scored his first career hat-trick, and Lewandowski also scored. Barcelona leads the La Liga table with 64 points, with a 71-26 goal difference. Yamal leads the scoring race for the Catalans, with 13 goals and nine assists. The Blaugrana have been performing well on the road, winning seven of their 10 matches and losing three.

Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona facts

• Barcelona are unbeaten against Athletic Bilbao in 18 matches;
• Total over 2.5 goals played in Barcelona's last 11 matches;
• Both teams have scored in 11 of Athletic's last 12 matches.

Odds from download 1xbet

Bookmakers are expecting another success from the Catalan giants. The odds for a victory for Athletic Bilbao are 4.87, while a draw is 4.42. A Barcelona victory is 1.59. Experts are expecting goals from the Spanish giants. 1xbet offers bets on "Total Under 2.5" at 2.51, and "Total Over 2.5" at 1.51. Install the 1xbet app and place a bet on the favorite!

Game Totals Prediction

Athletic Bilbao is emerging from its slump, steadily picking up points in recent rounds and climbing the La Liga table. Barcelona are performing reliably, having built a small lead in the title race and showing no signs of slowing down. Flick's men will win this match; the Blaugrana have consistently beaten the Basques in recent years and are currently looking stronger: Barcelona win with a handicap of 1.97 (-1).