Athletic Club Bilbao vs Real Betis: match statistics
Athletic Club Bilbao displays solid home form with a 50% win rate at home and a positive goal difference (+1); however, their last five overall matches indicate a decline in form (0.8 PPG). Real Betis, despite their higher league position (5th place), shows weaker away form with only a 29% win rate and a negative goal difference (-2). Both teams have an identical average of goals scored in their matches (1.21), suggesting balanced offensive capabilities. Real Betis is characterized by a very high draw rate away from home (50%), which, given the inconsistent form of both sides in recent matches, makes a draw the most probable outcome. The slight advantage for the hosts stems from their better shot conversion rate (8% vs 9%) and a more favorable xG indicator in home matches (1.68 vs 1.49 for the visitors away).
Athletic Club Bilbao vs Real Betis: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Athletic Club Bilbao played against Real Betis in La Liga (Spain). The game was played on March 22, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Athletic Club Bilbao has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Real Betis has 1 win, 3 draws and 1 loss, with 1.20 points per game.
Scoring records
Athletic Club Bilbao scores 1.07 goals per game and allows 1.43. Real Betis scores 1.54 and allows 1.25. Games in this league average 2.69 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Athletic Club Bilbao's games and 64% of Real Betis's. The Over 2.5 rates are 46% and 46%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 51% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Athletic Club Bilbao has the higher season xG average, 1.62 to 1.59 per game. Athletic Club Bilbao takes 14.3 shots per game, while Real Betis takes 14.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Athletic Club Bilbao leads at halftime in 18% of its games and scores 0.61 goals per game after halftime. Real Betis leads at halftime in 32% and scores 0.86 after halftime.
When the teams score
Athletic Club Bilbao's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). For Real Betis, it is minutes 16-30 (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
La Liga games average 2.69 goals. Both teams score in 56% 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 1 home win, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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 a 50% win rate at home and a positive goal difference (+1); however, their last five overall matches indicate a decline in form (0.8 PPG). Real Betis, despite their higher league position (5th place), shows weaker away form with only a 29% win rate and a negative goal difference (-2). Both teams have an identical average of goals scored in their matches (1.21), suggesting balanced offensive capabilities. Real Betis is characterized by a very high draw rate away from home (50%), which, given the inconsistent form of both sides in recent matches, makes a draw the most probable outcome. The slight advantage for the hosts stems from their better shot conversion rate (8% vs 9%) and a more favorable xG indicator in home matches (1.68 vs 1.49 for the visitors away).
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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 | Real Betis | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.23 | 0.32 |
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.
Athletic Club Bilbao is 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Athletic Club Bilbao · 1.2 pts / game - Real Betis
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.
Real Betis is 44% better for: goals scored per game.
1.07 goals / game - Athletic Club Bilbao · 1.54 goals / game - Real Betis
Real Betis is 14% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.43 goals / game - Athletic Club Bilbao · 1.25 goals / game - Real Betis
Athletic Club Bilbao scores in 64% of games (18 of 28 meczów), while Real Betis keeps a clean sheet in 29% (8 of 28 meczów).
Real Betis scores in 89% of games (25 of 28 meczów), while Athletic Club Bilbao keeps a clean sheet in 18% (5 of 28 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 - Real Betis
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.
Real Betis is 21% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.07 pts / game - Athletic Club Bilbao · 1.29 pts / game - Real Betis
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 36%. 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.
Real Betis - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 39%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.40 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -3 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -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 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (9 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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
Real Betis
* 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 | Real Betis | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.50 | 2.69 | ▲ 2.79 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 56% | ▲ 64% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 46% | 51% | ▼ 46% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 18% | 24% | ▲ 29% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 61% | 69% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 89% | 83% | ▼ 71% |
^ 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 Real Betis. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Athletic Club Bilbao vs Real Betis?
The La Liga match finished Athletic Club Bilbao 2:1 Real Betis. 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 Real Betis?
Athletic Club Bilbao score 1.07 goals per game on average and Real Betis 1.54. The La Liga average is 2.69 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 51% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Athletic Club Bilbao's matches and 64% of Real Betis's.
What form are Athletic Club Bilbao and Real Betis in?
Over the last 5 games Athletic Club Bilbao have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Real Betis 1-3-1 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Athletic Club Bilbao vs Real Betis?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Athletic Club Bilbao vs Real Betis: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.