Athletic Club vs Sevilla Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | LaLiga 2025-26

The last meeting between these clubs ended in favour of Athletic Bilbao.

Athletic Club are ready to host Sevilla in the match week 1 fixture of the 2025-26 LaLiga season. San Mames Stadium is all set to witness the intense contest between these Spanish clubs.

Athletic Club will be at home, and it is going to be one of the advantages for them. Despite being a home fixture for them, they might be feeling low on confidence due to their poor pre-season run. Athletic Bilbao will be keen on using a unique tactic so that they can begin their new season with a win.

Even though Sevilla are the visitors here, they will not be under pressure. They are coming in after a decent pre-season run. Los Rojiblancos will also be looking to start their new season with a positive approach.

But they will have to put up a fight here, as it is not going to be an easy fixture for them.

Kick-off:

• Location: Bilbao, Spain
• Stadium: San Mames Stadium
• Date: Sunday, August 17
• Kick-off Time: 11:00 p.m. IST/ 05:30 p.m. GMT/ 01:30 p.m. ET/ 10:30 p.m. PT
• Referee: Francisco José Hernández Maeso
• VAR: In use

📢 @LaLigaEN Matchday 1 is just around the corner!🆚 @SevillaFC_ENG🗓️ Sunday, 17 August🕢 19:30 CEST🏟️ San MamesLet's get those three points, Lions!#AthleticSevilla #AthleticClub 🦁 pic.twitter.com/mzGn641NVu

— Athletic Club (@Athletic_en) August 13, 2025

Form:

Athletic Club: L-L-L-L-L

Sevilla: D-W-D-D-D

Players to Watch

Nico Williams (Athletic Club)

Nico Williams is going to play an important role in the attacking front for Athletic Club. During the 2024-25 season, he was one of the most consistent players for his side and came up with some good performances for both his club and country.

Dodi Lukebakio (Sevilla)

Dodi Lukebakio is going to cause problems for the opponent’s defence in the upcoming fixture. He has scored two goals in the last two games for Sevilla. Lukebakio will be looking to step up and help his side in the final third.

It is the opening game for both clubs, and the 27-year-old forward will be looking to come up with a top performance.

Match Facts

• Sevilla have only been able to score two goals in the last five matches against Athletic Club.
• Athletic Bilbao have not lost any of their last four matches against Los Rojiblancos.
• The hosts are on a five-match losing streak.

Athletic Club vs Sevilla: Betting Tips and Odds

• Athletic Bilbao to win @3/5 Ladbrokes
• Nico Williams to score @7/1 Ladbrokes
• Goals under 3.5 @5/19 vbet

Injury and Team News

Benat Prados, Oihan Sancet and two other players are injured. Hence, they will not be in action for the hosts.

Sevilla will be without the services of Ruben Vargas, Adria Pedrosa and two other players. They are all injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 179

Athletic Club won: 74

Sevilla won: 72

Draws: 33

Predicted Lineups

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

Simon (GK); Areso, Vivian, Lekue, Berchiche; Jauregizar, De Galarreta; Inaki Williams, Gomez, Nico Williams; Berenguer

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

Nyland (GK); Sanchez, Lopez, Salas, Carmona; Gudelj, Suazo; Lukebakio, Agoume, Sow; Adams

Match Prediction

This opening game for both sides is going to be a crucial step for both sides. Athletic Club are likely to come up with a win against Sevilla in their upcoming LaLiga 2025-26 clash.

Prediction: Athletic Club 2-1 Sevilla

Telecast Details

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UK: Premier Sports

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: SuperSport

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