Liverpool are set to take on Athletic Bilbao in two pre-season friendlies on Monday, 4 August as both clubs gear up for their new domestic seasons.
While it is unusual for clubs to play back-to-back matches against each other on the same night, it's something Liverpool have done a couple of times in recent seasons, and it could catch on.
It allows first-team players to play a full match in one of the two games and squad players the opportunity to impress in the second one.
Ahead of the first of the two matches at Anfield, where Liverpool and Bilbao are expected to play strong teams, check out our Liverpool vs Athletic Bilbao prediction below.
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Liverpool vs Athletic Bilbao prediction: Goals should be expected at Anfield
Key Stats
- Seven of Liverpool's last eight matches have produced more than three goals.
- Two of the last three matches played at Anfield have produced more than three goals.
- Florian Wirtz scored his first Liverpool goal last week against Yokohama.
Correct score prediction: Liverpool 3-1 Athletic Bilbao
Liverpool have had a mixed pre-season in terms of results, but that's more than understandable considering the squad are mourning one of their own. Emotions will be high on their return to Anfield, and they will be determined to put on a good performance for their fans.
Pre-game odds and win probability: No odds are currently available
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- DRAW: N/A
- AWAY: N/A
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
There are currently no odds available for the match between Liverpool and Athletic Bilbao, but we will update this page when they are released. In the meantime, you can find all our predictions for today's games on our football betting tips page.
Most recent H2Hs: Advantage Liverpool
Liverpool have a good record against Athletic Bilbao, and they are unbeaten in four previous matches against the Basque club, albeit two of them were friendlies. The last time the two teams went head-to-head was in August 2021, also at Anfield, and the match finished 1-1.
Elite Club Friendlies 08/08/21
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Elite Club Friendlies 05/08/17
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Liverpool preview: Home debuts for the new boys
Liverpool have been busy in the transfer window this summer, and all four of their new signings – Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez – are in line for their home debuts here. Alexis Mac Allister is expected to be fit after a long break, but Alisson will miss out due to personal reasons.
Predicted lineup: Mamardashvili (GK), Frimpong, Konate, Van Dijk, Kerkez, Gravenberch, Mac Allister, Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo, Ekitike
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Arsenal
2
Liverpool
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England Premier League 04/05/25
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Chelsea
3
Liverpool
1
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Tottenham
1
Liverpool
5
England Premier League 20/04/25
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Leicester
0
Liverpool
1
England Premier League 13/04/25
W
West Ham
1
Liverpool
2
Athletic Bilbao preview: A chance to impress on English soil
Athletic Bilbao are set to play in the Champions League this season, so the experience of playing at Anfield on Monday could turn out to be a crucial one. A full squad without injuries has travelled over to the UK, meaning they should line up with their strongest starting XI on Monday.
Predicted lineup: Simon (GK), Ares, Lekue, Vivian, Boiro, Jauregizar, Vesga, N.Williams, Gomez, I.Williams, Guruzeta
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CD Alaves
0
Athletic Bilbao
1
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Man Utd
4
Athletic Bilbao
1
Spain La Liga 04/05/25
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Real Sociedad
0
Athletic Bilbao
0
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Man Utd
3
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0
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Las Palmas
0
Athletic Bilbao
1
Player to watch: Florian Wirtz
Florian Wirtz will get to sample Anfield for the first time as a Liverpool player on Monday night, and although the atmosphere won't be anything like it can be, given that it's a friendly, he will want to put on a show for his new supporters. Wirtz has scored one goal this pre-season, but already looks the part in Liverpool red.