Athletic Club vs Barcelona Betting Tips & Match Predictions
Athletic Club vs Barcelona Intro
With the business end of the season quickly approaching, this matchup between Athletic Club and Barcelona could prove to be pivotal. A victory for either club in this key LaLiga matchup at San Mames will consolidate their place at the top of the table as the season heads towards the final rounds. Kick off on Sunday March 3, 2024 is scheduled for 8:00 PM. In preparation for matchweek 27, Ernesto Valverde’s Athletic Club have earned 49 points and sit in the 5th place in the LaLiga table. Xavi Hernandez and his Barcelona sit in the third position, having taken 57 points so far. We head past the half way stage of the LaLiga campaign, Athletic Club and Barcelona are divided by 8 points but only by 2 places.
Athletic Club vs Barcelona Form
Athletic Club have 8 points from a possible 15 thanks to that loss to Real Betis in the previous round. Meanwhile, Barcelona had another win Getafe in the last round but remain undefeated in five and have won 13 points in that time. A look at home performance shows that the hosts were untouchable at San Mames – at least in last 5 games. Can Athletic Club keep up their perfect form at home and win their sixth straight game? Barcelona have been in superb form as visitors in recent weeks, winning a near perfect 13 points in their last five away matches.
Athletic Club vs Barcelona H2H
Athletic Club and Barcelona have met regularly over the years, playing a total of 66 times previously. Barcelona have been utterly dominant in games between these two. Whereas Athletic Club has only managed 11 wins from 66 games, Barcelona has been victorious on 42 occasions. Barcelona has won 2 more than Athletic Club in the last six meetings between the two. It also enjoys a better H2H record historically.
Athletic Club vs Barcelona Analysis
In their last game, Athletic Club suffered a loss and received no points. Real Betis was the opponent of Ernesto Valverde’s men. After 90 minutes, the score was 1-3. This week Athletic Club will be thinking about one thing only, Barcelona. Against Real Betis, Athletic Club had a ball possession of 42%. If we look at shots on goal, Athletic Club had a total of 3 shots while they conceded 13 shots. Meanwhile, Barcelona earned 3 points in winning their last match. In that match, Xavi Hernandez’s men faced Getafe. After 90 minutes, the score was 4-0. During their latest meetup with Getafe, Barcelona took 68% possession. If we look at shots on goal, Barcelona had a total of 15 shots while they conceded 10 shots.
Athletic Club vs Barcelona Odds
Barcelona is the favourite to win this match between Athletic Club and Barcelona according to the bookmakers.
