LaLiga: Barcelona vs Athletic Club – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the LaLiga game between Barcelona and Athletic Club who meet up this coming Thursday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

All eyes will be on Barcelona as the reigning LaLiga champions kick-start their title defence against Athletic Club at the Spotify Camp Nou this coming Thursday.

Barcelona are number 4 in the table on three points after one match. Athletic Club rank as number 18 with zero points after one match played.

Team form: Barcelona vs Athletic Club

Barcelona Form

Barcelona beat Real Betis by 3-1, lost 3-1 against Valencia, before defeating Elche 0-5. Barcelona have been nothing short of fabulous at their home ground in the six most recent LaLiga matches here. They quite simply claimed a maximum 18 points, scoring 16 while conceding four goals. Naturally, this is the best points total in the LaLiga across the last six games.

Athletic Club Form

A draw is all that prevents Athletic Club from having nothing to show for their previous three games. They claimed this single draw against Celta Vigo as the match ended 1-1 before getting trounced against Real Madrid by a 4-2 score. Last time out, more disappointment followed as Sevilla won the game and the exact score was 1-3. Athletic Club only have one paltry win to show from the last six away games in the LaLiga. In these six matches they drew zero and lost five as well as being outscored by 16 goals to eight.

Betting facts for Barcelona and Athletic Club

Let’s have a look at some of the most interesting betting-relevant facts based on the stats from the last couple of matches that Barcelona and Athletic Club played across all tournaments.

Players on top: Barcelona vs Athletic Club

Nico Williams shows decent form right now for Athletic Club, as he scored two goals in his last six games in the LaLiga. The visitors need more from him, though, when facing Barcelona, who are strong favourites on Thursday. Siding with Raphinha also look a nice prospect as he scored four goals in his last six LaLiga matches.

Betting markets: Barcelona vs Athletic Club

Full-time result

Barcelona won nine of their last 10 home matches across all tournaments, while losing one times. Athletic Club won five of their last 10 games away from home, with one draws and four defeats as well. Athletic Club conceded a goal in their previous 7 matches. Barcelona have not lost to Athletic Club in 13 consecutive meetings.

Both teams to score

Barcelona scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Athletic Club got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Athletic Club should feel cheery over the chances of getting at least one goal in on Thursday, as Barcelona only managed two clean sheets in the previous 10 matches. Athletic Club claimed five clean sheets in their last 10 games. Barcelona have scored in 27 consecutive home meetings with Athletic Club.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals came out seven times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Barcelona, who scored an average of 2.3 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals were scored in eight of the ten most recent games across all tournaments for Athletic Club. They performed an average of 2.7 goals in these. Athletic Club conceded a goal in their last 7 matches.