| Athletic Bilbao wins | Draw | Barcelona wins |
|---|---|---|
| 3.2 | 3.74 | 2.104 |
| Athletic Bilbao | Barcelona |
|---|---|
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LAST GAME: Valencia 0 - 1 Athletic Bilbao
| LAST GAME: Barcelona 2 - 3 Villarreal
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Event Details
- Date and Time: Sunday, May 25, 2025, 3 PM EDT
- Venue: San Mames Barria, Bilbao, Spain
- Competition: La Liga
| Odds via 20Bet | |
| Athletic Club vs Barcelona | Sunday, May 25, 2025, 3 PM EDT |
| Athletic Club odds | 180 |
| Barcelona odds | 126 |
| Draw | 265 |
| Over 2 | -185 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 100 $/€ |
Athletic Club vs Barcelona Preview and Team News
Athletic Club Team News
Athletic Club Bilbao meet Barcelona in the final match of the ongoing La Liga on Sunday, May 25.
After having crashed out of the semifinals of the UEFA Europa League thanks to Manchester United’s dominance, Bilbao have had very little to say in La Liga, but they won their next three games in a row and kept a clean sheet in all of them.
They come into this game on the back of a fine 1-0 win over Valencia, and will also intend to carry the form against the intended champions, Barcelona.
Currently, they sit in the fourth position of the table with 70 points, which is their best result since the 2013-14 season and guarantees their participation in the Champions League next season.
🫂 Trabajo en equipo. 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗲𝗿𝗱𝗼𝘀 𝗱𝗲𝘀𝗯𝗹𝗼𝗾𝘂𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘀.
✅ Igualamos nuestra mejor puntuación en @LaLiga
🎒 70 puntos como en la temporada 2013/14, también con Valverde de técnico, y clasificados para la @ChampionsLeague terminando cuartos.
#AthleticClub 🦁 pic.twitter.com/oSzLpdhn2P
— Athletic Club (@AthleticClub) May 18, 2025
Luckily, they do not have any injuries in this game and will be able to play with their best possible starting lineup.
Bilbao typically prefers to use a 4-2-3-1 formation. With the return of Sancet, they will be able to function with their usual efficiency, passing the ball quickly and not holding onto it for long periods. This strategy helps them avoid Barcelona’s well-known pressing tactics.
Inaki Williams has created the most big chances for Bilbao (14) while Oihan Sancet has the most shots on target per match for them (1.1).
Athletic Club predicted lineup vs Barcelona (4-2-3-1): Simon; De Marcos, Vivian, Alvarez, Boiro; Jauregizar, Ruiz de Galarreta; Berenguer, Sancet, Gomez; Guruzeta.
Barcelona Team News
Barcelona, who have been decided as the champions of this season’s La Liga, will still hope to end the campaign with a win.
Currently, they sit on top of the standings with 85 points to their name, with their closest competitors and long-time rivals Real Madrid coming close with 81 points in the second position.
Even if Barcelona lose this game, it will not affect their chances of winning the title, and this might be the reason why manager Hansi Flick may choose to rotate his squad. He may be willing to give the seniors in the team a day off while allowing the youngsters some time on the pitch with an eye on the upcoming season.
A season to remember!
📲 IG: @odysseyfam pic.twitter.com/emV10icN9m
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) May 19, 2025
Lamine Yamal is ranked 1st in big chances created in the competition (28) and will play a big role for Barca in this game as well. The visiting side lost their last game 2-3 to Villarreal.
In this game, they will be without the services of Daniel Rodriguez, Ferran Torres and Marc Bernal. Defenders Jules Kounde and Ronald Araujo, meanwhile, are doubtful starters.
Flick’s side like to use their wings a lot, and the same will be seen in this game too. The likes of Yamal, Raphinha and Lewandowski will form a fearsome trio in the final third and aim to make life difficult for the Bilbao defenders.
Barcelona predicted lineup vs Athletic Club (4-2-3-1): Szczęsny; García, Cubarsí, Martinez, Balde; De Jong, Gavi; Yamal, Fermín, Raphinha; Lewandowski.
Athletic Club vs Barcelona Prediction
- Pick: Barcelona to win or draw
- Odds: -256 (20Bet)
- Score prediction: Athletic Club 1-2 Barcelona
Barcelona have a slight upper hand over their opponents, Bilbao, in this game and we expect them to either win or draw. Even if manager Flick chooses to rotate his squad, the Barcelona roster has enough top-class youngsters who can step up and take this opportunity with both hands.
Barcelona have won or drawn 37 out of the 45 games recorded between these teams in the past, and also beat Bilbao twice already this season, once in La Liga and once in the Super Cup. We expect much of the same in this match as well.
Athletic Club vs Barcelona Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: Both teams to score
- Odds: -204 (20Bet)
What else can one expect but goals galore when stars of the highest order face-off against each other in a La Liga encounter? For Bilbao, the return of Sancet from injury has sparked a flurry of creativity in the final third, and the same has been the case for Barcelona with Robert Lewandowski’s presence.
We expect both teams to score (BTTS) in this game, but Barca will surely be expected to dominate proceedings more thoroughly than their opponents. Despite having won their last three games in a row, Bilbao may come up short against Barca.
Athletic Club vs Barcelona Where to Watch (USA, Canada)
- ABC, ESPN (USA)
- TSN (Canada)
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