Predictions for Spanish La Liga football 2025-26

Espanyol vs Athletic Bilbao

Espanyol
Espanyol
Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao

Kick-off: 13 May 2026, 17:00

Match Finished · RCDE Stadium

Status: Match FinishedVenue: RCDE StadiumCity: Cornella de LlobregatRound: Regular Season - 36Referee: F. Maeso
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Published: 12 May 2026Updated: 11 Aug 2026

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Prediction snapshot

Double chance : draw or Athletic Club

Win or draw

110%Home
X45%Draw
245%Away
att20%80%
def47%53%
h2h29%71%
form14%86%
goals36%64%
total32.3%67.7%

Head-to-head

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Match preview

Fixture: Espanyol vs Athletic Bilbao Tournament & Date: La Liga, May 13, 18:00 (London Time) Recommended Bet: Home Win (W1) at odds of 2.65 This upcoming clash between Espanyol and Athletic Bilbao carries significant weight for both sides as the season reaches

Fixture: Espanyol vs Athletic Bilbao

Tournament & Date: La Liga, May 13, 18:00 (London Time)

Recommended Bet: Home Win (W1) at odds of 2.65

This upcoming clash between Espanyol and Athletic Bilbao carries significant weight for both sides as the season reaches its climax. For the Catalan hosts, securing three points is a matter of top-flight survival. Every point is crucial in their fight to avoid relegation. On the other hand, Athletic Bilbao arrives with European ambitions, still aiming to clinch a spot in next season's UEFA Europa Conference League.

Historically, Espanyol has proven to be a formidable opponent in this head-to-head matchup, often finding ways to achieve positive results. Given their high level of motivation and the home-field advantage, they are well-positioned to challenge the visitors from Bilbao in what promises to be a high-intensity encounter.

Espanyol

Espanyol

Last 5 form: 7%Attack: 13%Defence: 40%League run: DDLLDLLDLL
  • Played 35, won 10
  • Clean sheets: 9
  • Failed to score: 9

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Standings (fragment)

#TeamPGF-GAPts
10Real Sociedad3859-6146
11Espanyol3843-5546
12Athletic Club3843-5845

Injuries & availability

PlayerStatusDetails
F. CaleroMissing FixtureYellow Cards
T. DolanMissing FixtureYellow Cards
C. NgongeMissing FixtureKnee Injury
J. PuadoMissing FixtureKnee Injury
F. CaleroMissing FixtureYellow Cards
T. DolanMissing FixtureYellow Cards
Athletic Bilbao

Athletic Bilbao

Last 5 form: 40%Attack: 53%Defence: 47%League run: DLLWLLWLWL
  • Played 35, won 13
  • Clean sheets: 6
  • Failed to score: 12

Recent matches

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Standings (fragment)

#TeamPGF-GAPts
11Espanyol3843-5546
12Athletic Club3843-5845
13Sevilla3846-6043

Injuries & availability

PlayerStatusDetails
Y. BerchicheMissing FixtureLeg Injury
B. Prados DiazMissing FixtureKnee Injury
O. SancetMissing FixtureMuscle Injury
N. WilliamsMissing FixtureHamstring Injury
Y. BerchicheMissing FixtureLeg Injury
B. Prados DiazMissing FixtureKnee Injury

Post-match snapshot

Score: 2-0

  • 46' D. Vivian - Substitution 1
  • 63' A. Roca - Substitution 1
  • 63' R. Sanchez - Substitution 2
  • 63' I. Williams - Substitution 2
  • 63' I. Ruiz de Galarreta - Substitution 3
MetricEspanyolAthletic B.
Shots on Goal54
Shots off Goal54
Total Shots1211
Blocked Shots23
Shots insidebox710
Shots outsidebox51

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