Barcelona vs. Athletic Bilbao: Preview and Prediction

A Resurgent Barca Faces a Tricky Test

Barca's Form and Recent History

Barcelona enters this match in impressive form, having won their last four matches in all competitions. They have been particularly impressive in attack, scoring 13 goals in those four games.

Athletic Bilbao's Recent Performance

Athletic Bilbao, on the other hand, has been in somewhat disappointing form of late. They have won just one of their last five matches in all competitions and have struggled to score goals, finding the net just twice in those five games.

Head-to-head Record

Barcelona has a strong head-to-head record against Athletic Bilbao, having won 78 of their 182 meetings. Bilbao has won just 45 times, with the remaining 59 matches ending in draws.

Key Players to Watch

Barcelona

• Robert Lewandowski
• Pedri
• Gavi

Athletic Bilbao

• Iñaki Williams
• Oihan Sancet
• Yuri Berchiche

Prediction

Barcelona is the clear favorite for this match. They are in better form, have a better squad, and have a strong head-to-head record against Athletic Bilbao.

However, Athletic Bilbao is a dangerous team and can cause Barcelona problems if they are not at their best. The match is likely to be close, but Barcelona should ultimately have too much quality for the visitors.