Sparks will fly as Sporting CP and Athletic Bilbao battle for bragging rights this weekend. View our free Sporting Lisbon vs Athletic Bilbao predictions below.
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Sporting Lisbon vs Athletic Bilbao predictions: Goals at both ends
Key stats
- Both teams were on the scoresheet in Sporting Lisbon’s last three games, and four of Athletic Bilbao's last six matches.
- Six of Sporting Lisbon's last eight matches went north of the 2.5-goal marker.
- While Sporting Lisbon scored in their last 26 matches, Athletic Bilbao found the net in 11 consecutive games.
- The last two encounters between these sides produced at least three goals.
Correct score prediction: Sporting Lisbon 2-2 Athletic Bilbao
Sporting Lisbon won four of their last six matches, and are coming off a 2-1 victory against Sevilla. However, Athletic Bilbao have also enjoyed some fine form, winning three of their last four games. The Basque outfit should put up a better fight than Sevilla did earlier this week, and they should be able to hold Sporting CP to a 2-2 draw.
Most recent H2Hs: First encounter in over 12 years
Sporting Lisbon and Athletic Bilbao’s most recent encounter was in 2012, in a two-legged UEFA Europa League semi-final tie. Athletic Bilbao suffered a 2-1 defeat in the first leg, but bounced back with a 3-1 win, booking a place in the tournament's final.
Team news and form guide
Sporting Lisbon: Eyeing back-to-back wins against Spanish opposition
Sporting Lisbon have a mouthwatering Super Cup clash against FC Porto next week, so they will look to maintain their momentum ahead of that crucial game. With the arrival of new players like Zino Debast and Vladan Kovacevic, Ruben Amorim will fancy his side's chances of a victory.
Predicted lineup: Kovacevic (GK), Catamo, Quaresma, Alves, St. Juste, Santos, Morita, Braganca, Trincao, Ribeiro & Goncalves.
Portugal Primeira Liga 10/05/25
D
Benfica
1
Sporting
1
Portugal Primeira Liga 04/05/25
W
Gil Vicente
1
Sporting
2
Portugal Primeira Liga 27/04/25
W
Boavista
0
Sporting
5
Portugal Cup 22/04/25
W
Rio Ave
1
Sporting
2
Portugal Primeira Liga 18/04/25
W
Moreirense
1
Sporting
3
Athletic Bilbao: Sights set on their fourth win in five games
Like their opponents, Athletic Bilbao have no major injury concerns ahead of this clash. Ernesto Valverde's troops are coming off a solid campaign, where they won the Copa del Rey and secured a UEFA Europa League spot. It will be interesting to see how they match up against Sporting CP.
Predicted lineup: Padilla (GK), Berchiche, Lekue, Alvarez, Gorosabel, Herrera, Djalo, Berenguer, Sancet, Williams & Guruzeta.
Spain La Liga 11/05/25
W
CD Alaves
0
Athletic Bilbao
1
UEFA Europa League 08/05/25
L
Man Utd
4
Athletic Bilbao
1
Spain La Liga 04/05/25
D
Real Sociedad
0
Athletic Bilbao
0
UEFA Europa League 01/05/25
L
Man Utd
3
Athletic Bilbao
0
Spain La Liga 23/04/25
W
Las Palmas
0
Athletic Bilbao
1
Player to watch: Alvaro Djalo
Alvaro Djalo made the switch from Sporting Braga to Athletic Bilbao for a reported €15 million this month. He impressed on his debut, registering an assist in their 2-1 win at Racing Santander.
As a Braga player, Djalo scored against Sporting Lisbon last season. With four direct goal involvements in his last four matches, it will be interesting to see how the 24-year-old performs against Sporting CP.