The Spanish Super Cup starts in 2025 with a highly competitive semi-final fixture between Athletic Bilbao and FC Barcelona. This match is drawing attention because the underdog doesn’t really appear to be the home side. Besides, in football, anything can happen. That’s why we’ve taken the time to analyze our Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona football predictions. Continue reading to discover the possible outcomes of the event.
Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona Match Details
General
Details
- Date: 08/01/2025
- Time: 22:00h
- Stadium: King Abdullah Sports City
- Where to watch: Super Sport, DSTV Now, Showmax
- Ticket info: Starts at KSH 5,000
Atletic Bilbao Lineup
(Predicted)
- Agirrezabala, Julen
- Gorosabel, Andoni
- Vivian, Dani
- Paredes, Aitor
- Berchiche, Yuri
- Williams, Inaki
- Jauregizar, Mikel
- Sancet, Oihan
- Ruiz De Galarreta, Inigo
- Williams, Nico
- Berenguer, Alex
Barcelona Lineup
(Predicted)
- Pena, Inaki
- Kounde, Jules
- Martinez, Inigo
- Cubarsi, Pau
- Balde, Alejandro
- Lopez, Fermín
- Pedri
- Casado, Marc
- Yamal, Lamine
- Raphinha
- Lewandowski, Robert
Online Sports Bettings in Kenya for this Match
Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona Head-to-Head Analysis
Whoever wins gets a shot at the final, which shows how crucial the game is. As we prepare our Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona betting tips for Kenya, here are insights into their past and recent encounters:
Historical Performance
Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao have 81 games between them, and the Catalan giants are massive leaders. No surprises anyway. Barça have 51 wins, while Bilbao have just 14. As a matter of fact, there have been more draws (16) than Bilbao wins.
Athletic Bilbao have only been victorious once in the past five games against Barcelona. That was a 4-2 win in the 2024 Copa Del Rey quarterfinals. Meanwhile, Barca have three wins, with the last being 2-1 in August 2024. The single draw in the last five matches was in the 2023/24 La Liga match day 27 with a 0-0 scoreline.
Recent Encounters
For any Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona match, it’s easy to highlight the Catalans as the best in terms of form. However, that’s not the case for this upcoming Super Cup match. Barcelona records two wins, two losses, and one draw in their last five fixtures across all competitions. As such, they’re in 47% form.
On the other hand, Bilbao has been absolutely ruthless against opponents, with a 14-match undefeated streak. They’ll be looking to make it 15 against Barcelona on January 8th. In their previous five games, the team won four and drew just one, scoring 87% form.
Players
The Catalan giants could miss out on some important players when they make the pitch against Bilbao. First, the teenage sensation Lamine Yamal was injured in a La Liga fixture in December. He’s expected to return in 2025, but the exact date wasn’t stated. So, whether he’ll feature in the semifinal remains a question.
Furthermore, Barcelona are finding it difficult to register Dani Olmo and Pau Victor. Both players have been quite instrumental in the team’s victories this season. Hence, if they don’t make the matchday squad, it could have some serious consequences. The same cannot be said for Bilbao, as all major players are active and ready to play.
Betting Tips
Below are our Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona football predictions for Kenya bettors:
Betting Odds
Here’s how Kenyan bookmakers measure up the odds for Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona in the Spanish Super Cup:
Athletic Bilbao to win: 3.96 | Draw – 3.89 | Barcelona to win: 1.85
Our Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona betting tips align with the odds from Kenyan sportsbooks. However, with 3.96, Bilbao are heavy underdog according to the odds. This is understandable because there’s really no home advantage in the game. The Super Cup is taking place in Saudi Arabia, and there are likely to be more Barcelona fans than Bilbao.
Final Thoughts on the Match
From our Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona football predictions and bookmakers’ odds, the Catalans are in line to get a good result. Nevertheless, the pitch is a place where things can go, however. Therefore, bank on our betting tips, but bet responsibly.
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