Athletic Bilbao host Espanyol in what promises to be a tight La Liga clash, with 1-1 our predicted outcome. Bilbao’s form has been inconsistent, with just 30% of their overall matches won this season and an average of 1.1 points per game. At home, they fare better, winning 50% of their matches and scoring 1.25 goals per game, while keeping clean sheets in 75% of home games. Left-back Yuri Berchiche is doubtful after a knock in the 2-0 loss at Celta Vigo.
Los Periquitos, on the other hand, are in strong form, winning 70% of their matches and averaging 2.1 points per game. They have been solid both home and away, conceding just 0.7 goals per game overall. Tyrhys Dolan returns to the starting XI after suspension, bolstering their attacking options following a 1-0 win at Getafe.
Given Espanyol's better form and defensive stability, we predict that they will hold Athletic Club to a 1-1 draw at Estadio San Mames, with additional value on Under 3.5 and Under 2.5 goals (only 45% of H2H matches have seen over 2.5 goals).
This Primera Division match will be played on Monday 22 December 2025 at 20:00.
What is our Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Athletic Bilbao 1 - 1 Espanyol
Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 1-1
- Both Teams To Score (BTTS): Yes
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals
- Goalscorer: Gorka Guruzeta @ 162 Odds
- To be booked: Jose Salinas @ 125 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
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View OfferAthletic Bilbao Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wlwdl | 1.10 |
| Home | wlwd | 1.75 |
| Away | lldwl | 0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 30% | 50% | 17% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.00 | 1.25 | 2.50 |
| Scored | 0.60 | 0.50 | 0.67 |
| Conceded | 1.40 | 0.75 | 1.83 |
| BTTS | 10% | 0% | 17% |
| Clean Sheets | 50% | 75% | 33% |
| Failed to Score | 60% | 50% | 67% |
| Expected Goals | 1.42 | 1.50 | 1.37 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.20 | 1.26 | 1.16 |
Espanyol Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wwlww | 2.10 |
| Home | wlww | 2.25 |
| Away | wlwlw | 2.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 70% | 75% | 67% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 1.80 | 1.75 | 1.83 |
| Scored | 1.10 | 1.00 | 1.17 |
| Conceded | 0.70 | 0.75 | 0.67 |
| BTTS | 30% | 25% | 33% |
| Clean Sheets | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 25% | 17% |
| Expected Goals | 1.43 | 1.39 | 1.45 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.20 | 1.34 | 1.10 |
Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Athletic Bilbao (33%)
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