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

Los Leones have already defeated Los Nervionenses once this season.

Sevilla FC are all set to battle it out against Athletic Club Bilbao for their matchweek 21 fixture of the 2025-26 LaLiga. Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium will witness this interesting contest between these clubs.

Los Nervionenses are on a poor run of form at the moment. They have failed to secure a win in their last five matches. Sevilla FC will be under pressure despite being at home for their upcoming league clash. They are in 14th place on the league table at the moment and will be keen to return to winning ways.

A recovery session to start the week 🔋 pic.twitter.com/UKvqpA0vQy

— Sevilla FC (@SevillaFC_ENG) January 20, 2026

Athletic Club Bilbao are coming in after securing a 3-2 win against Atalanta in their UEFA Champions League contest. It was a good performance by them and they will now be looking to jump back to winning ways in the LaLiga. Having won seven of their 20 games, they are currently placed 10th on the points table.

Kick-off:

• Location: Sevilla, Spain
• Stadium: Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán Stadium
• Date: Saturday, January 24
• Kick-off Time: 11:00 p.m. IST/ 05:30 p.m. GMT/ 12:30 p.m. ET/ 09:30 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Sevilla: L-L-L-L-D

Bilbao: D-L-W-L-W

Players to Watch

Akor Adams (Sevilla)

Akor Adams is coming in after netting in a sensational brace for Sevilla in their previous league outing. This has also helped them avoid defeat and secure a draw. He will be looking to put up another top show and help his side on the attacking front. Adams has scored five goals in 15 league games this season.

A huge point on the road thanks to an Akor brace late on! #ElcheSevilla pic.twitter.com/IL7hcqk3fl

— Sevilla FC (@SevillaFC_ENG) January 19, 2026

Nico Serrano (Athletic Club)

Nico Serrano will be looking to step up his game and help his side stand a chance in their upcoming league contest. He was one of the goal scorers for Athletic Club Bilbao in their 3-2 win against Atalanta in the UCL. Serrano is yet to find the net in the LaLiga and will be keen to do so in the upcoming fixture.

Match Facts

• Sevilla are on a five-match winless run.
• Athletic Club have won two of their last five games.
• Los Leones haven’t lost to Los Nervionenses in their last five meetings.

Sevilla vs Athletic Club: Betting Tips and Odds

• Sevilla to win @2/1 BetMGM
• Akor Adams to score @14/5 Ladbrokes
• Goals under 3.5 @3/13 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Sevilla will miss out on the services of Ruben Vargas, Cesar Azpilicueta, Alfon Gonzalez and Adnan Januzaj as they are injured. Marcao and Batista Mendy are suspended. Alexis Sanchez and Tanguy Nianzou are likely to sit out due to their fitness issues.

Nico Williams, Maroan Sannadi, Alex Berenguer, Benat Prados, Yuri Berchiche, Unai Eguiliuz and Aymeric Laporte are not going to be in action for Athletic Club due to their injuries. Gorka Guruzeta, Unai Gomez and Yeray Alvarez are suspended.

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Head-to-Head

Total matches: 180

Sevilla won: 71

Athletic Club won: 73

Draws: 36

Predicted Lineups

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

Vlachodimos (GK); Carmona, Gudelj, Salas; Sánchez, Sow, Sierra, Oso; Agoumé, Adams; Romero

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

Simón (GK); Lekue, Vivian, Paredes; Gorosabel, Rego, Jauregizar, Boiro; Inaki Williams, Navarro, Serrano

Match Prediction

This is going to be an intense outing between these clubs. Sevilla FC are likely to come out on top and secure a win against Athletic Club Bilbao in their upcoming LaLiga battle.

Prediction: Sevilla 2-1 Athletic Club

Telecast Details

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