Barcelona has been making the most of their home advantage, clinching ten wins in their last 13 home fixtures as they push for promotion from LaLiga.
On the other hand, Athletic Bilbao has struggled on the road, losing seven out of their last 13 away games in the fourth tier, negatively impacting their playoff chances.
Looking at Barcelona’s recent away performance in LaLiga’s top tier, they’ve only had one goalless match out of 20. While there have been a few 0-0 draws, it’s noteworthy that Barcelona has scored in seven of their last eight home matches.
The matches involving Barcelona have generally been lively, with goals scored by both teams in 15 of their last 19 LaLiga contests. Athletic Bilbao’s recent matches have also been high-scoring, with both teams finding the net in 12 of their last 13 encounters.
Prediction
Barcelona has shown strong form at home, securing 19 points from a possible 21. In contrast, Athletic Bilbao has found it tough since their promotion, with four losses in their last seven away games, leaving them struggling in a competitive environment.
Expected Outcome: Barcelona 2 : 1 Athletic Bilbao
