Athletic Bilbao will welcome Barcelona to San Mames for their La Liga clash on Saturday, 7 March 2026.
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Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona predictions: Visitors to emerge victorious
Key stats
- Barcelona have won three games in a row.
- Athletic Bilbao have lost six consecutive encounters between these sides.
- Three or more goals were scored in each of Barcelona's last 12 matches across all competitions.
Correct score prediction: Athletic Bilbao 0-3 Barcelona
Athletic Bilbao suffered a 5-0 defeat when these teams clashed in the Copa del Rey last month. They have now lost three consecutive clashes with Barcelona by three-plus-goal margins without scoring a single goal.
Interestingly, Barcelona won nine of the last 11 clashes between these sides (D1, L1), keeping nine clean sheets in the process. For this reason, we believe the visitors will claim all three points without conceding.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Barcelona priced as favourites
- HOME: 7/2 (4.50) – 22.2%
- DRAW: 10/3 (4.33) – 23.1%
- AWAY: 13/20 (1.65) – 60.6%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Barcelona's 3-0 victory against Atletico Madrid earlier this week was not enough to secure a place in the Copa del Rey final, as the Blaugrana lost 4-3 on aggregate.
Hansi Flick's men have won six of their last nine matches across all competitions and, at the time of writing, are four points clear of second-placed Real Madrid in the race for the La Liga title.
Like their opponents, Athletic Bilbao were eliminated from the Copa del Rey a few days ago. They will now set their sights on securing one of Spain's European playoff spots.
Ernesto Valverde's troops are ninth in the Spanish top flight ahead of their clash with the league leaders.
Keeping that in mind, Barcelona are the expected winners at 13/20 (1.65). Teams with these odds generally have a 60.6% probability of winning.
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It is also important to note that Barcelona had the lead at the half-time break in six of their last eight matches, as well as in four consecutive meetings between these teams. For this reason, HT Barcelona to win has an appealing look at 11/10 (2.10). That one has a 47.6% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Athletic Bilbao's struggles to continue?
Barcelona were victorious in their last five skirmishes with Athletic Bilbao and did not concede in their last four H2Hs. Interestingly, Athletic Club have not beaten the Blaugrana in La Liga since August 2019.
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Athletic Bilbao preview: Eyeing their biggest win of the season
Following their elimination from the Copa del Rey at the hands of local rivals Real Sociedad on Wednesday night, Athletic Bilbao will shift focus to league action this weekend, with a place in the European spots still up for grabs for the Basque side.
Nico Williams and Maroan Sannadi are unavailable for this game due to groin and knee injuries, respectively, while Inigo Luis de la Galarreta’s availability remains questionable.
Benat Prados is ruled out for the remainder of the season with an anterior cruciate ligament problem, but Unai Eguiluz should be back next month, having been sidelined since last July for torn ligaments.
Predicted lineup: Simon (GK), Gorosabel, Paredes, Laporte, Berchiche, De Galarreta, Jauregizar, Serrano, Sancet, Guruzeta & I. Williams
Last five matches
- 04/03/26: Real Sociedad 1-0 Athletic Bilbao (Copa del Rey)
- 28/02/26: Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Athletic Bilbao (La Liga)
- 20/02/26: Athletic Bilbao 2-1 Elche (La Liga)
- 15/02/26: Real Oviedo 1-2 Athletic Bilbao (La Liga)
- 11/02/26: Athletic Bilbao 0-1 Real Sociedad (Copa del Rey)
Barcelona preview: Few injury concerns
Barcelona’s quest for a memorable second-leg comeback victory against Atleti in the Copa del Rey failed to materialise, as the Catalans fell to a 4-3 aggregate defeat on Tuesday night. To add insult to injury, Alejandro Balde and Jules Kounde picked up fresh injuries in that game, ruling both players out of action this weekend.
Andreas Christensen and Frenkie de Jong are also ruled out for this game due to injury, while Robert Lewandowski and Pablo Gavi's availability remains questionable.
Predicted lineup: J. Garcia (GK), Martin, Cubarsi, E. Garcia, Cancelo, Pedri, Bernal, Lopez, Yamal, Torres & Raphinha
Last five matches
- 03/03/26: Barcelona 3-0 Atletico Madrid (Copa del Rey)
- 28/02/26: Barcelona 4-1 Villarreal (La Liga)
- 22/02/26: Barcelona 3-0 Levante (La Liga)
- 16/02/26: Girona 2-1 Barcelona (La Liga)
- 12/02/26: Atletico Madrid 4-0 Barcelona (Copa del Rey)
Player to watch: Lamine Yamal
Lamine Yamal scored a hat-trick in his last La Liga outing last weekend, as Barcelona cruised to a comfortable 4-1 victory over Villarreal. The 18-year-old has 22 goal contributions in as many league appearances and will fancy his chances against Athletic Club.