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

The Blaugrana are unbeaten in their last four games against Athletic Bilbao!

Barcelona are all set to host Athletic Club Bilbao for their matchweek 13 fixture of the 2025-26 LaLiga. This is going to be an intense outing between these clubs. It is scheduled to be historic, as Barca will return to Spotify Camp Nou after some renovation.

The Hansi Flick-led side are placed second on the league table. With a win here, they can get to the top spot. FC Barcelona will be playing at their home, and it is going to be a big advantage for them.

They have performed well in the Spanish league. They will be looking to continue performing with top form if they want to defend their league title.

On the other hand, Athletic Club have not come up with the best of performances, due to which they are in seventh place on the LaLiga points table. They must work hard and put all of their effort in if they want to outplay Barca next, as it is going to be a tough outing for them.

Kick-off:

• Location: Barcelona, Spain
• Stadium: Spotify Camp Nou
• Date: Saturday, November 22
• Kick-off Time: 08:45 p.m. IST/ 03:15 p.m. GMT/ 10:15 a.m. ET/ 07:15 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

We’ve dreamed about the return. Now, it's here.We’re back home. Back at Spotify Camp Nou 🏟️💙❤️ pic.twitter.com/sMTEuPbUvX

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) November 17, 2025

Form:

Barcelona: W-L-W-D-W

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

Players to Watch

Robert Lewandowski (Barcelona)

The 37-year-old is looking good after returning from his injury. He scored a sensational hat-trick in his last league outing for Barcelona and will be ready to help his side in the attacking front yet again. In nine LaLiga appearances this season, he has scored seven goals and will be looking to add more to his tally.

🇵🇱 Robert Lewandowski started for Poland in a World Cup qualifying match against Malta, played 90 minutes, scored a goal ⚽ and delivered an assist 🅰️Malta 2–3 Poland📸 @LaczyNasPilka pic.twitter.com/vjix5MfDIW

— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) November 17, 2025

Nico Williams (Athletic Club)

Nico Williams is coming in after scoring a match-winning goal for his side in the last league fixture, which was against Real Oviedo. He will be looking to continue his goal-scoring run, which will be a big addition for Athletic Bilbao as they face a tough battle against Barca.

Match Facts

• Barcelona are on a three-match unbeaten run.
• Athletic Club have only won one of their last three games.
• The Blaugrana have defeated Los Leones in all of their last three meetings.

Barca vs Athletic Club: Betting Tips and Odds

• Barcelona to win @4/9 Ladbrokes
• Goals under 3.5 @8/13 bet365
• Robert Lewandowski to score @13/10 Virgin Bet

Injury and Team News

Pedri, Gavi and Marc-Andre ter Stegen will not be in action for Barcelona. They are not fully fit. Frenkie De Jong will miss out as he was suspended.

Athletic Club will miss out on the services of Maroan Sannadi, Benat Prados and Evan Eguiluz as they are injured. Inaki Williams is likely to miss out due to fitness issues.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 244

Barcelona won: 124

Athletic Club won: 80

Draws: 40

Predicted Lineups

Barcelona predicted lineup  (4-3-3)

Szczesny (GK); Kounde, Araujo, Cubarsi, Balde; Casado, Lopez, Olmo; Yamal, Lewandowski, Rashford

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

Simon (GK); Gorosabel, Vivian, Laporte, Berchiche; de Galarreta, Jauregizar; Berenguer, Sanchez, Nico Williams; Guruzeta

Match Prediction

Both sides will be eager for a win and will be looking to put up top performances. We predict FC Barcelona to emerge victorious against Athletic Bilbao in their first game back at Camp Nou.

Prediction: Barca 2-1 Athletic Club

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

UK: Premier Sports

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: SuperSport

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