Athletic Bilbao and Barcelona face each other this Wednesday (08/01), at 4pm (Brasília time), in the semi-final of the Spanish Super Cup. The game will be at King Abdullah Sports City, in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
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Athletic Bilbao is fourth in La Liga, with 36 points from 19 games. In the last match, the team won penalties against Logroñés, in the Copa del Rey of Spain.
Barcelona is third in La Liga, with 38 points from 19 games. The team beat Barbastro 4-0, away from home, in the Copa del Rey of Spain in the team’s most recent match.
Athletic Bilbao x Barcelona: heartbeats and odds
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Prediction: who will qualify in Athletic Bilbao x Barcelona?
Barcelona is going through a turbulent time this season. In the last five games, they lost two, drew one and won two, one of them being the most recent match, against Barbastro, from the fourth division, in the Copa del Rey of Spain. Athletic Bilbao, on the other hand, are unbeaten in 15 matches this season. Therefore, although Barça is the favorite by the bookmakers, it may be a good guess to believe that Athletic will qualify in the match.
Odds for Athletic Bilbao’s classification in Athletic Bilbao x Barcelona (subject to change):
| BETTING HOUSES | ODDS |
| Bet365 | 2.62 |
| Betano | 2.62 |
| WHO | 2.5 |
Prediction: how many goals will be scored in Athletic Bilbao x Barcelona?
Athletic Bilbao has one of the best defenses in La Liga, having conceded just 17 goals in the tournament. Barça conceded 22 goals. Therefore, it may be a good guess to believe that less than 2.5 goals will be scored in the match between the teams.
Odds for under 2.5 goals on Athletic Bilbao x Barcelona (subject to change):
| BETTING HOUSES | ODDS |
| Bet365 | 2.2 |
| Betano | 2.18 |
| WHO | 2.15 |
Prediction: how many corners will be taken in Athletic Bilbao x Barcelona?
Barcelona average six corners per game this season, while Athletic Bilbao average four. Furthermore, the game between the teams in La Liga had 11 corners. Therefore, it may be a good guess to believe that there will be more than nine corners in the match.
Odds for more than 9 corners in Athletic Bilbao x Barcelona (subject to change):
| BETTING HOUSES | ODDS |
| Bet365 | 1.83 |
| Betano | 1.87 |
| WHO | 1.78 |
Athletic Bilbao x Barcelona: where to watch the game for the Spanish Super Cup
Athletic Bilbao x Barcelona, for the Spanish Super Cup, will be broadcast on Disney+ (streaming).
Where to watch Athletic Bilbao x Barcelona on TV and streaming
- Date: January 8th, Wednesday
- Time: 4pm (Brasília time)
- Where to watch: Disney+ (streaming)
Athletic Bilbao x Barcelona: lineups
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Athletic Bilbao lineup
Athletic Bilbao will have the departures of goalkeeper Yeray Álvarez and midfielders Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta and Oihan Sancet, all injured.
Athletic Bilbao lineup: Simon; De Marcos, Vivian, Paredes and Berchiche; Jauregizar and Prado; Iñaki Williams, Berenguer and Nico Williams; Guruzeta. Technical: Ernesto Valverde.
Barcelona lineup
Barcelona will be missing goalkeeper Ter Stegen and midfielder Marc Bernal. Dani Olmo and Pau Víctor, prevented from playing in La Liga due to Barça’s financial situation, traveled with the team in the hope that the team would obtain a suspension effect that would allow the athletes to play.
Defender Christensen, right-back Hecto Fort and striker Lamine Yamal, recovering from injury, should be options on the bench. Ferran Torres is doubtful for the clash.
Barcelona lineup: Peña; Koundé, Cubarsí, Martínez and Baldé; Casado and Pedri; Raphinha, Gavi and Fermín; Lewandowski. Technical: Hansi Flick.
Athletic Bilbao’s last games: results
- 04/01 – Logroñés 0 (3) x (4) 0 Athletic Bilbao – Copa del Rey of Spain
- 21/12 – Osasuna 1 x 2 Athletic Bilbao – La Liga
- 15/12 – Alavés 1 x 1 Athletic Bilbao – La Liga
- 11/12 – Fenerbahçe 0 x 2 Athletic Bilbao – Europa League
- 08/12 – Athletic Bilbao 2 x 0 Villarreal – La Liga
Barcelona’s last games: results
- 04/01 – Barbastro 0 x 4 Barcelona – Copa del Rey of Spain
- 12/21 – Barcelona 1 x 2 Atlético de Madrid – La Liga
- 15/12 – Barcelona 0 x 1 Leganés – La Liga
- 11/12 – Borussia Dortmund 2 x 3 Barcelona – Champions League
- 07/12 – Real Betis 2 x 2 Barcelona – La Liga
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Athletic Bilbao’s season standings
- Spanish Super Cup: in the semi-final (against Barcelona)
- La Liga: 4th place (36 points in 19 games)
- Copa del Rey of Spain: in the round of 16 (opponent to be defined)
- Europa League: 2nd place (16 points in 6 games)
Barcelona’s season standings
- Spanish Super Cup: in the semi-final (against Athletic Bilbao)
- La Liga: 3rd place (38 points in 19 games)
- Copa del Rey of Spain: in the round of 16 (opponent to be defined)
- Champions League: 2nd place (15 points in 6 games)
What is the record for Athletic Bilbao x Barcelona?
The teams have faced each other 243 times in history, with 124 wins for Barcelona, 79 for Athletic Bilbao and 40 draws. In the first round of La Liga this season, Barça beat Athletic 2-1 at home.
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Last matches between Athletic Bilbao x Barcelona: results
- 08/24/2024 – Barcelona 2 x 1 Athletic Bilbao – La Liga 2024/25
- 03/03/2024 – Athletic Bilbao 0 x 0 Barcelona – La Liga 2023/24
- 24/01/2024 – Athletic Bilbao 4 x 2 Barcelona – Copa del Rey of Spain 2023/24
- 22/10/2023 – Barcelona 1 x 0 Athletic Bilbao – La Liga 2023/24
- 12/03/2023 – Athletic Bilbao 0 x 1 Barcelona – La Liga 2022/23
