A place in the final of the Spanish Super Cup will be at stake when Barcelona and Athletic Bilbao go toe-to-toe with each other at Alinma Stadium on Wednesday, 7 January 2026.
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Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao predictions: Low-scoring affair
Key stats
- Barcelona's last four matches went below the 2.5-goal mark.
- Fewer than three goals were scored in five of Athletic Bilbao's last six games.
- There were at least 11 corners in five of Barcelona's last six matches.
Correct score prediction: Barcelona 2-0 Athletic Bilbao
Barcelona are currently on an eight-match winning streak across all competitions and have not conceded a single goal in four consecutive games. Interestingly, Hansi Flick's men are coming off four consecutive 2-0 wins.
Athletic Bilbao, on the other hand, managed only one win in their last five matches. They have also lost three consecutive encounters between these teams without scoring a single goal. This includes last year's Spanish Super Cup semifinal in which they lost 2-0.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Bookies favour Barcelona
- HOME: 1/2 (1.50) – 66.7%
- DRAW: 15/4 (4.75) – 21.1%
- AWAY: 19/4 (5.75) – 17.4%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Barcelona will look to defend their Spanish Super Cup title when they take on Athletic Bilbao in Jeddah. The Blaugrana advanced to the final of this competition in each of the previous three seasons, winning two of them.
On the other hand, Athletic Bilbao's last appearance in the Spanish Super Cup final was in January 2022, and their last title was in January 2021
Ahead of this skirmish, Barcelona are the expected winners at 1/2 (1.50). Teams with these odds generally have a 66.7% probability of winning.
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Also, bearing in mind that both teams have been involved in their fair share of low-scoring games, under 2.5 total goals has an appealing look at 6/4 (2.50). That one has a 40% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Business as usual for Barcelona?
Barcelona came out on top the last four times these teams squared off against each other. They are unbeaten in their last five meetings with Athletic Bilbao and did not concede in the last three H2Hs.
Spain La Liga 22/11/25
Barcelona
Athletic Bilbao
Spain La Liga 25/05/25
Athletic Bilbao
Barcelona
Spain Super Cup 08/01/25
Athletic Bilbao
Barcelona
Spain La Liga 24/08/24
Barcelona
Athletic Bilbao
Spain La Liga 03/03/24
Athletic Bilbao
Barcelona
Barcelona preview: Looking to defend their title
The reigning Spanish Super Cup champions will enter this game with only Pablo Gavi sidelined with an injury.
Versatile star Eric Garcia should start in midfield alongside Pedri, who has been the key piece in the Blaugrana’s tendency to control the tempo of the game while providing crucial forward passes to the attackers to finish.
Predicted lineup: J. Garcia (GK), Kounde, Cubarsi, Martin, Balde, Pedri, E. Garcia, Yamal, Lopez, Raphinha & Lewandowski.
Last five matches
- Espanyol 0-2 Barcelona
- Villarreal 0-2 Barcelona
- Guadalajara 0-2 Barcelona
- Barcelona 2-0 Osasuna
- Barcelona 2-1 Frankfurt
Athletic Bilbao preview: Eyeing first final appearance in four years
Head coach Ernesto Valverde, who once managed Barcelona, has a healthy squad ahead of this Super Cup semifinal.
The Williams brothers, Inaki and Nico, are fit and ready for this clash, with both stars expected to feature on either side of the attacking flanks. The younger of the two is eager to make a difference against the team he came very close to joining two summers ago.
Predicted lineup: Simon (GK), Gorosabel, Vivian, Paredes, Boiro, De Galarreta, Jauregizar, I. Williams, Sancet, N. Williams & Guruzeta.
Last five matches
- Osasuna 1-1 Athletic Bilbao
- Athletic Bilbao 1-2 Espanyol
- Ourense 0-1 Athletic Bilbao
- Celta Vigo 2-0 Athletic Bilbao
- Athletic Bilbao 0-0 PSG
Player to watch: Robert Lewandowski
Robert Lewandowski returned to scoring ways in Barcelona's 2-0 victory at Espanyol last weekend. The former Bayern Munich forward has an excellent track record against Athletic Bilbao, having scored four goals in the last four clashes between these sides. He will fancy his chances against the Basque giants once again.