Preview: Athletic Club vs Barcelona Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | LaLiga 2025-26

The Blaugrana have not conceded a goal in their last four clashes against Los Leones.

Athletic Club Bilbao are now going to have a face-off against FC Barcelona for their matchweek 27 fixture of the 2025-26 LaLiga. San Mamés Stadium will witness this interesting battle between these clubs.

Los Leones have been eliminated from the Spanish cup competition after their underwhelming efforts against Real Sociedad. The upcoming matchup is going to be a tough contest for them. Athletic Club have underperformed this season and are likely to struggle in their next fixture as well.

FC Barcelona have also been knocked out of the Copa del Rey after almost making a comeback against Atlético de Madrid. They have seen a slight dip in the form and will now be looking to extend their winning run. The Hansi Flick-led side are at the top of the LaLiga points table and a win will keep pressure off them.

The work continues. 💪Preparing for our next league clash. pic.twitter.com/N0USuZ1f2t

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) March 5, 2026

Kick-off:

• Location: Bilbao, Spain
• Stadium: San Mamés
• Date: Sunday, March 08
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Saturday, March 07; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
• Referee: TBA
• VAR: In use

Form:

Bilbao: L-W-W-D-L

Barca: L-L-W-W-W

Players to Watch

Inaki Williams (Athletic Club)

Even though he has not been in top form this season, Inaki Williams remains one of the main men in the attacking front for Athletic Club Bilbao. He scored a goal in the 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano and will be gearing up to help his side on the attacking front once again. The 31-year-old will lead the attack from the right for the hosts.

Lamine Yamal (Barcelona)

Despite not scoring any goals in the previous game for FC Barcelona, the 18-year-old was very impactful on the attacking front as he bagged an assist. Lamine Yamal scored a sensational hat-trick in the last LaLiga fixture against Villarreal and is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence in the upcoming contest.

Match Facts

• FC Barcelona are on a three-match winning run.
• Athletic Club Bilbao have failed to secure a win in their last two games.
• Los Leones have only secured one goal in their last five meetings against Blaugrana.

Atheltic Club vs Barca: Betting Tips and Odds

• FC Barcelona to win @13/20 Coral
• Lamine Yamal to score @13/8 Betway
• Goals over 3.5 @5/4 BOYLE Sports

Injury and Team News

Athletic Club will be without the services of Nico Williams, Maroan Sannadi, Benat Prados and Unai Eguiluz. They are injured. Yeray Alvarez is suspended.

Frenkie de Jong, Jules Kounde, Andreas Christensen, Jofre Torrents and Toni Fernandez are not going to be in action for Barcelona due to their injuries. Good news for Barca fans as Gavi is back in training.

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— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) March 4, 2026

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 246

Bilbao won: 80

Barca won: 126

Draws: 40

Predicted Lineups

Athletic Bilbao predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Simon (GK); Vivian, Paredes, Laporte, Berchiche; Jauregizar, Rego; Williams, Sancet, Berenguer; Guruzeta

Barcelona predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Joan García (GK); Araújo, Cubarsí, Eric García, Cancelo; Bernal, Pedri; Yamal, López, Raphinha; Lewandowski

Match Prediction

The hosts will be under pressure and the Blaugrana will be eager to use it to their advantage. FC Barcelona are likely to come out on top to secure a win against Athletic Club Bilbao in their upcoming LaLiga outing.

Prediction: Bilbao 1-3 Barca

Telecast Details

India: Fancode

UK: Premier Sports

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: SuperSport

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