Copa del Rey: Athletic Club vs Barcelona – Prediction, Stats & Odds

Discover key insights on the Copa del Rey match between Athletic Club and Barcelona, featuring a prediction, team stats, betting tips, and the latest odds.

Athletic Club come up against visiting side Barcelona in a quarter-final Copa del Rey fixture this coming Wednesday at San Mames.

Athletic Club vs Barcelona Preview

Athletic Club Form

In their last three matches, Athletic Club beat Real Sociedad by 2-1 and Deportivo Alaves by 2-0, before losing against Valencia by 1-0. The Lions won four of their past six matches on home soil in the Copa del Rey, where they also drew twice and went undefeated. They scored 15 goals and conceded four times.

Barcelona Form

In their last three matches, Barcelona lost against Real Madrid by 4-1, beat Unionistas de Salamanca by 1-3 winning 2-4 against Real Betis. The Blaugrana recorded no less than five in their previous six Copa del Rey away matches, as well as losing once and drawing none. They hit the target 18 themselves while allowing nine goals against them.

Athletic Club vs Barcelona Stats

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Athletic Club and Barcelona. The facts are based on statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

Athletic Club vs Barcelona – Players in Form

Asier Villalibre has two strikes in two matches for Athletic Club, who will be relying on his services when clashing with Barcelona. The visitors are looking to Ferran Torres, who has provided his team with five goals.

Athletic Club vs Barcelona Betting Tips

Full-time result

The San Mames saw Athletic Club claiming eight wins out of a possible 10 across all tournaments. They drew two and lost zero. Visitors Barcelona won four of their 10 latest away games, drew two and lost four as well. They have beaten Athletic Club in four consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Athletic Club scored the first goal of the match an impressive nine times in the last ten home games. Barcelona scored the opening goal in six of the last ten games. Both teams have scored in the last nine away games Barcelona played. Athletic Club were able to win seven of their matches last 10 matches without conceding a goal. Barcelona have scored in five consecutive meetings with Athletic Club at San Mames.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals was a winning bet in four of Athletic Club’s past ten matches across all tournaments. They scored two goals on average along the way. Over 2.5 goals came out in eight of the last 10 matches Barcelona played across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 2.3 goals themselves during this run. Barcelona are on a fine streak of scoring at least one goal in their last 15 matches.

Match predictions: Athletic Club vs Barcelona

To sum up, the upcoming match between Athletic Club and Barcelona seems to be a good betting opportunity.

Athletic Club vs Barcelona: Who wins the game?