Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona - Live Stream, Predictions & Betting Tips (La Liga, 25 May 2025)

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Last updated: 24 May 2025

Eddy Tora 24 May 2025

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Bilbao are unbeaten in 11 of their last 12 home games
Barcelona claimed the title with 2 matches to spare
Watch Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona live in La Liga

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Athletic Bilbao have lost just five matches in La Liga this season, losing once at home since August 2023. Barcelona sealed the title with two games to spare and could be content with a draw here.

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Stats
HTH
Athletic Bilbao Form
Barcelona Form
Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News

Stats

Athletic Bilbao are undefeated in 35 of their last 36 home matches (La Liga).
Athletic Bilbao are undefeated in 4 of their last 5 home matches against Barcelona.
Barcelona have drawn 3 of their last 7 matches.

HTH

Barcelona have a 123-80 advantage against Athletic Bilbao alongside 40 draws.

Barcelona have won one of their previous five games in Bilbao.

Athletic Bilbao Form

Athletic Bilbao have had a solid season and guaranteed a spot in the Champions League. They went close in the Europa League this season, beaten by Manchester United in the semi-finals.

Ernesto Valverde’s side have lost just five times in La Liga, the fewest defeats in the competition.

The Basque club have won their last three games without conceding a goal. They had 11-3 shots in a 1-0 win against Deportivo Alaves and won 2-0 at Getafe thanks to late goals from Gorka Guruzeta and Dani Vivian.

Bilbao won 1-0 at Valencia last time out, Alex Berenguer scoring the decisive goal in the 72nd minute.

Barcelona Form

Barcelona have had a successful season after claiming the domestic double. They claimed the Copa del Rey title after beating Real Madrid 3-2 in extra time.

Hansi Flick’s side went close in the Champions League semi-finals after two exciting contests against Inter Milan. The first leg ended in a 3-3 draw in Spain, another 3-3 draw in Italy taking it to extra time where they conceded to lose 4-3 and exit the competition.

The Catalan club clinched the La Liga title following a 2-0 win at Espanyol. They are coming off a 3-2 defeat against Villarreal despite ending the contest with 69% possession and 9-3 shots on target.

Predicted Starting Lineups & Team News

Athletic Bilbao (4-2-3-1): Unai Simón; Óscar de Marcos, Dani Vivian, Aitor Paredes, Yuri Berchiche; Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta, Mikel Jauregizar; Álex Berenguer, Oihan Sancet, Iñaki Williams; Gorka Guruzeta.

Yeray Álvarez is available here and could feature in central defence, Óscar de Marcos set to make his final appearance for the club after a 16-year career in Bilbao.

Nico Williams has recovered from a groin injury but might have to settle for a spot on the bench.

Barcelona (4-2-3-1): Marc-André ter Stegen; Eric García, Pau Cubarsí, Iñigo Martínez, Alejandro Balde; Gavi, Pedri González; Lamine Yamal, Fermín López, Raphinha; Robert Lewandowski.

Jules Koundé is ruled out with a hamstring injury and Ferran Torres is unavailable following an appendectomy.

Verdict

Athletic Bilbao v Barcelona

Athletic Bilbao are unbeaten in 35 of their last 36 home games in La Liga. Barcelona have little to play for here but pride, a draw suitable for both teams on the final matchday.

Draw

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