Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona Predictions & Tips - Back under 2.5 goals in Bilbao

Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona predictions for Wednesday’s La Liga match
Match is being played at 8pm GMT at San Mames
Bilbao have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 7 matches against Barcelona
I am backing under 2.5 goals which has happened in Barcelona’s last 2 matches
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Barcelona have failed to score in their last 3 matches in Bilbao (Getty Images)

Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona Predictions

Athletic Bilbao will be playing their first match under new manager Marcelino. The Basque club have been a tough test for Barcelona at San Mames which could lead to another low scoring match in La Liga.

Athletic Bilbao have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 4 matches (La Liga).
Athletic Bilbao have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 7 matches against Barcelona (all competitions).
Athletic Bilbao have seen under 1.5 goals in their last 4 matches against Barcelona (all competitions).
Barcelona have failed to win and score in their last 3 away matches against Athletic Bilbao (all competitions).
Barcelona have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 2 matches (La Liga).
Barcelona are undefeated in their last 6 matches (La Liga).

Head to Head

Barcelona have a 100-67 advantage against Athletic Bilbao with 34 draws in 201 matches.

Barcelona have not won in their last three trips to Bilbao, failing to score on each occasion.

Athletic Bilbao Form

Athletic Bilbao have been inconsistent this season. The Basque club left it late to win 2-0 at home against Huesca before a 1-1 draw at Villarreal.

Gaizka Garitano’s side lost 1-0 at home against Real Sociedad in the derby where they hardly looked like scoring. Bilbao bounced back with a 1-0 home win against Elche thanks to Iker Muniain.

It wasn’t enough to save Garitano who was sacked. Former Sevilla, Villarreal and Valencia manager Marcelino takes over.

Athletic Bilbao Injuries & Team News

Athletic Bilbao centre-back Peru Nolaskoain remains out injured alongside Yeray Álvarez. Íñigo Martínez should partner Unai Núñez in central defence.

Midfielder Unai López is injured.

Marcelino could implement his preferred 4-4-2 system with Raúl García partnering Iñaki Williams up front.

Barcelona Form

Barcelona are undefeated in their last six matches in La Liga. The Catalan club won 1-0 against Levante and 2-1 against Real Sociedad at home before a 2-2 draw against Valencia.

Ronald Koeman’s side won 3-0 at Real Valladolid with Clément Lenglet, Martin Braithwaite and Lionel Messi on target. Braithwaite then missed an early penalty in a 1-1 draw against Eibar.

Barcelona’s last match was a 1-0 win at Huesca. Messi assisted Frenkie de Jong for the winner in a match where they had 69% possession, 20-4 shots and 3.21-0.26 expected goals.

Barcelona Injuries & Team News

Barcelona remain without injured centre-back Gerard Piqué and the versatile Sergi Roberto.

Attacking midfielder Philippe Coutinho and forward Ansu Fati are also injured.

Midfielder Miralem Pjanic is set to return to the starting side alongside French forward Antoine Griezmann.

Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona Tips

What is the Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona best bet?

Athletic Bilbao have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 7 matches against Barcelona with under 2.5 goals the best bet.

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Verdict

Athletic Bilbao v Barcelona

Athletic Bilbao should see a positive reaction under new manager Marcelino. Barcelona have failed to score in their last three matches in Bilbao and might have to settle for a point here.

Best Bet: Under 2.5 Goals Total Goals @100.00 at BetMGM - 3 Units

Value Bet: Draw Full Time Result @280.00 at William Hill - 2 Units

Correct Score Tip: 1-1 Draw Correct Score @650.00 at Borgata Sports - 1 Unit