Recent form of both teams

Athletic Club drew 1-1 away against Rayo Vallecano in their latest La Liga match. Ernesto Valverde’s side had 50 percent possession and two shots on target, with Inaki Williams scoring the goal.

Three days earlier, Athletic lost 1-0 away to Real Sociedad in the Copa del Rey.

Barcelona claimed a 4-1 home win against Villarreal in their previous league game. The Catalan side dominated possession with 74 percent. Lamine Yamal scored a hat-trick while Robert Lewandowski added another goal.

Barca also defeated Atletico Madrid 3-0 in the Copa del Rey earlier this week.

Last 10 league games statistics

Athletic Club have recorded 3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws in their last 10 league matches, scoring an average of 1.5 goals per game.

Gorka Guruzeta is the club’s top scorer with 5 goals.

Barcelona have won 8 of their last 10 league matches, averaging 2.4 goals per game while conceding just 0.6.

Lamine Yamal has scored 7 goals, Raphinha 4 and Robert Lewandowski 3. Fermin Lopez has registered 5 assists.

Match prediction

Based on recent form and statistics, Barcelona enter the match as clear favourites.

Key stats:

• Barcelona have won 8 of their last 10 matches

• Barcelona have won 16 of their last 20 games

• Barcelona have won their last two matches

• Athletic have lost their last 3 games against Barcelona

Barcelona to win (90%)

BTTS (10%)

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