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
Key match information
Athletic Club Bilbao played Real Betis in La Liga (Spain). The match was played on 22 March 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Athletic Club Bilbao: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Real Betis: 1-3-1, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Athletic Club Bilbao scores 1.07 and concedes 1.43 goals per match. Real Betis scores 1.54 and concedes 1.25. League average: 2.69 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Athletic Club Bilbao 50%, Real Betis 64%. Over 2.5: Athletic Club Bilbao 46%, Real Betis 46%. League level: BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 51%.
xG, shots and style
Athletic Club Bilbao has higher xG: 1.62 vs 1.59. Athletic Club Bilbao: 14.3 shots per match, Real Betis: 14.7.
Match halves
Athletic Club Bilbao: half-time lead 18%, second-half goals 0.61. Real Betis: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.86.
Goals by minute
Athletic Club Bilbao: 76-90+ (9 goals). Real Betis: 16-30 (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
La Liga: 2.69 goals per match, BTTS 56%, Over 2.5 51%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-0. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
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).
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Athletic Club Bilbao is 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Athletic Club Bilbao · 1.2 pts / match - 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 match.
1.07 goals / match - Athletic Club Bilbao · 1.54 goals / match - Real Betis
Real Betis is 14% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.43 goals / match - Athletic Club Bilbao · 1.25 goals / match - Real Betis
Athletic Club Bilbao scores in 64% of matches (18 of 28 matches), while Real Betis keeps a clean sheet in 29% (8 of 28 matches).
Real Betis scores in 89% of matches (25 of 28 matches), while Athletic Club Bilbao keeps a clean sheet in 18% (5 of 28 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Athletic Club Bilbao
Over / Under - Real Betis
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Athletic Club Bilbao · 1.29 pts / match - Real Betis
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Athletic Club Bilbao - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 18% of matches and wins 36%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Real Betis - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 39%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.40 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.40 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Athletic Club Bilbao
Real Betis
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: Athletic Club Bilbao 1 - 0 - 0 Real Betis. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.