Athletic Club Bilbao vs FC Barcelona: match statistics
FC Barcelona is the clear favorite for this match, occupying 1st place in the table with an impressive record of 21 victories this season. The visitors stand out with an advantage in key offensive statistics: averaging 2.31 goals per away match and 7.23 shots on target, with possession dominance at 69%. Athletic Bilbao, despite decent efficiency at home (54% wins), presents significantly weaker form with 10 wins across the whole season and a goal difference of 30:36. Barcelona has not recorded a single match without scoring a goal away (FTS% 0%), which highlights their offensive power. The recent form of both teams (Athletic: lwwdl, Barcelona: llwww) also speaks in favor of the visitors, who have won their last three matches. The difference in quality and form of the teams points to a probable victory for FC Barcelona.
Athletic Club Bilbao vs FC Barcelona: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Athletic Club Bilbao played against FC Barcelona in La Liga (Spain). The game was played on March 7, 2026. Final score: 0:1.
Recent form
Athletic Club Bilbao has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. FC Barcelona has 4 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss, with 2.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Athletic Club Bilbao scores 1.15 goals per game and allows 1.38. FC Barcelona scores 2.73 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 2.67 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 54% of Athletic Club Bilbao's games and 62% of FC Barcelona's. The Over 2.5 rates are 46% and 85%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
FC Barcelona has the higher season xG average, 2.29 to 1.61 per game. Athletic Club Bilbao takes 14.2 shots per game, while FC Barcelona takes 20.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Athletic Club Bilbao leads at halftime in 19% of its games and scores 0.65 goals per game after halftime. FC Barcelona leads at halftime in 54% and scores 1.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
Athletic Club Bilbao's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). For FC Barcelona, it is minutes 76-90+ (15 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
La Liga games average 2.67 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 51% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
FC Barcelona is the clear favorite for this match, occupying 1st place in the table with an impressive record of 21 victories this season. The visitors stand out with an advantage in key offensive statistics: averaging 2.31 goals per away match and 7.23 shots on target, with possession dominance at 69%. Athletic Bilbao, despite decent efficiency at home (54% wins), presents significantly weaker form with 10 wins across the whole season and a goal difference of 30:36. Barcelona has not recorded a single match without scoring a goal away (FTS% 0%), which highlights their offensive power. The recent form of both teams (Athletic: lwwdl, Barcelona: llwww) also speaks in favor of the visitors, who have won their last three matches. The difference in quality and form of the teams points to a probable victory for FC Barcelona.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Athletic Club Bilbao | FC Barcelona | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 0.37 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
FC Barcelona is 9% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Athletic Club Bilbao · 2.4 pts / game - FC Barcelona
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
FC Barcelona is 137% better for: goals scored per game.
1.15 goals / game - Athletic Club Bilbao · 2.73 goals / game - FC Barcelona
FC Barcelona is 38% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.38 goals / game - Athletic Club Bilbao · 1 goals / game - FC Barcelona
Athletic Club Bilbao scores in 69% of games (18 of 26 meczów), while FC Barcelona keeps a clean sheet in 38% (10 of 26 meczów).
FC Barcelona scores in 100% of games (26 of 26 meczów), while Athletic Club Bilbao keeps a clean sheet in 19% (5 of 26 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Athletic Club Bilbao
Over / Under - FC Barcelona
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
FC Barcelona is 68% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.12 pts / game - Athletic Club Bilbao · 1.88 pts / game - FC Barcelona
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Athletic Club Bilbao - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 19% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
FC Barcelona - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 54% of games and wins 81%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 2.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.60 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +6 | +4 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (15 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +10 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Athletic Club Bilbao
FC Barcelona
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (La Liga).
Teams vs league
| Athletic Club Bilbao | Liga | FC Barcelona | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.54 | 2.67 | ▲ 3.73 |
| Both teams scored | • 54% | 55% | ▲ 62% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 46% | 51% | ▲ 85% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 25% | ▲ 38% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 62% | 67% | ▲ 85% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 84% | ▲ 96% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Athletic Club Bilbao's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against FC Barcelona. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Athletic Club Bilbao vs FC Barcelona?
The La Liga match finished Athletic Club Bilbao 0:1 FC Barcelona. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Athletic Club Bilbao vs FC Barcelona?
Athletic Club Bilbao score 1.15 goals per game on average and FC Barcelona 2.73. The La Liga average is 2.67 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 54% of Athletic Club Bilbao's matches and 62% of FC Barcelona's.
What form are Athletic Club Bilbao and FC Barcelona in?
Over the last 5 games Athletic Club Bilbao have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and FC Barcelona 4-0-1 (2.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Athletic Club Bilbao vs FC Barcelona?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.