Athletic Club Bilbao vs Levante UD: match statistics
Athletic Club Bilbao displays solid home form with 45% wins at home and only 27% losses at their own stadium. The hosts have an edge in expected goals (xG 1.65 vs 1.13), indicating higher quality chances created. Levante UD occupies a very low 19th position in the table and shows weaker away effectiveness (27% wins, 55% losses). Despite both teams having an identical goal difference (-1) in their respective domains, Athletic dominates in ball possession (52% vs 41%) and takes significantly more shots (14.45 vs 10). The recent form of both sides is similar (Athletic 1.4 PPG, Levante 1.6 PPG), however, the home advantage and superior offensive stats favor the hosts. I anticipate a tough but victorious match for Athletic Club Bilbao.
Athletic Club Bilbao vs Levante UD: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Athletic Club Bilbao played against Levante UD in La Liga (Spain). The game was played on February 8, 2026. Final score: 4:2.
Recent form
Athletic Club Bilbao has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.40 points per game. Levante UD has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Athletic Club Bilbao scores 0.95 goals per game and allows 1.41. Levante UD scores 1.14 and allows 1.62. Games in this league average 2.62 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 45% of Athletic Club Bilbao's games and 52% of Levante UD's. The Over 2.5 rates are 41% and 48%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 49% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Athletic Club Bilbao has the higher season xG average, 1.59 to 1.18 per game. Athletic Club Bilbao takes 14.1 shots per game, while Levante UD takes 10.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Athletic Club Bilbao leads at halftime in 18% of its games and scores 0.45 goals per game after halftime. Levante UD leads at halftime in 33% and scores 0.67 after halftime.
When the teams score
Athletic Club Bilbao's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (7 goals). For Levante UD, it is minutes 61-75 (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
La Liga games average 2.62 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 49% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.00 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
Athletic Club Bilbao displays solid home form with 45% wins at home and only 27% losses at their own stadium. The hosts have an edge in expected goals (xG 1.65 vs 1.13), indicating higher quality chances created. Levante UD occupies a very low 19th position in the table and shows weaker away effectiveness (27% wins, 55% losses). Despite both teams having an identical goal difference (-1) in their respective domains, Athletic dominates in ball possession (52% vs 41%) and takes significantly more shots (14.45 vs 10). The recent form of both sides is similar (Athletic 1.4 PPG, Levante 1.6 PPG), however, the home advantage and superior offensive stats favor the hosts. I anticipate a tough but victorious match for Athletic Club Bilbao.
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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 | Levante UD | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 30% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.22 | 0.35 |
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.
Levante UD is 300% better for: last-5 form.
0.4 pts / game - Athletic Club Bilbao · 1.6 pts / game - Levante UD
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.
Levante UD is 20% better for: goals scored per game.
0.95 goals / game - Athletic Club Bilbao · 1.14 goals / game - Levante UD
Athletic Club Bilbao is 15% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.41 goals / game - Athletic Club Bilbao · 1.62 goals / game - Levante UD
Athletic Club Bilbao scores in 64% of games (14 of 22 meczów), while Levante UD keeps a clean sheet in 19% (4 of 21 meczów).
Levante UD scores in 67% of games (14 of 21 meczów), while Athletic Club Bilbao keeps a clean sheet in 23% (5 of 22 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 - Levante UD
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.
Levante UD is 13% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.14 pts / game - Athletic Club Bilbao · 1.29 pts / game - Levante UD
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Athletic Club Bilbao - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 18% of games and wins 32%. 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.
Levante UD - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 19%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
* 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 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Levante UD
* 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 | Levante UD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.36 | 2.62 | ▲ 2.76 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 45% | 54% | ▼ 52% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 41% | 49% | • 48% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 23% | 26% | ▼ 19% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 59% | 67% | ▲ 76% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 84% | ▲ 86% |
^ 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: 1 win, 0 draws and 0 losses against Levante UD. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Athletic Club Bilbao vs Levante UD?
The La Liga match finished Athletic Club Bilbao 4:2 Levante UD. 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 Levante UD?
Athletic Club Bilbao score 0.95 goals per game on average and Levante UD 1.14. The La Liga average is 2.62 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 49% of games. Both teams score in 45% of Athletic Club Bilbao's matches and 52% of Levante UD's.
What form are Athletic Club Bilbao and Levante UD in?
Over the last 5 games Athletic Club Bilbao have a 0-2-3 record (0.40 points per game) and Levante UD 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Athletic Club Bilbao vs Levante UD?
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.