Athletic Bilbao and Espanyol face each other in an official match of the 2025/26 La Liga season. The game takes place at Estadio San Mamés on Monday, 22/12/2025, at 20:00 (UK Time).
Our experts have prepared predictions for Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol, based on detailed statistical review of both teams. Our goal is to assist bettors in making profitable decisions, which is why we offer the best free prediction for today.
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Athletic Bilbao preview
Athletic Bilbao comes into the match having played 17 games in the La Liga so far. They have recorded 7 wins, 2 draws, and 8 losses, with an average of 1.35 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 36 wins, 20 draws, and 23 losses.
Athletic Bilbao's attack has scored 98 goals during this period. Out of this total, 15 goals were scored in the La Liga, averaging 0.88 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.24.
The offense system of Athletic Bilbao is led by Oihan Sancet as the top scorer of the season. The spanish midfielder has scored 15 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Iñaki Williams, who has contributed with 8 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 22 goals with an average of 1.29 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 82 goals conceded in 79 matches, resulting in an average of 1.04.
Espanyol preview
On the other hand, Espanyol comes into the match having played 16 games in the La Liga so far. They have recorded 9 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses, with an average of 1.88 points per game in the tournament.
In the 2025/26 season across all competitions, the team has achieved 22 wins, 12 draws, and 24 losses.
Espanyol's attack has scored 66 goals during this period. Out of this total, 20 goals were scored in the La Liga, averaging 1.25 goals per match. The season's average stands at 1.14.
The offense system of Espanyol is led by Javi Puado as the top scorer of the season. The spanish forward has scored 12 goals. He is supported by the season's best assistant, Edu Expósito, who has contributed with 5 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 16 goals with an average of 1 in the league. In all competitions, the current numbers are 71 goals conceded in 58 matches, resulting in an average of 1.22.
Head to head: Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Athletic Bilbao
Spain - La Liga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L W L W L |
1.35 |
| Home | W L W L W |
1.78 |
| Away | L W L L D |
0.88 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 41% | 56% | 25% |
| Goals | 2.18 | 2 | 2.38 |
| Scored | 0.88 | 1 | 0.75 |
| Conceded | 1.29 | 1 | 1.63 |
| Both Teams to Score | 29% | 33% | 25% |
| Without Conceding | 29% | 33% | 25% |
| Failed To Score | 47% | 33% | 63% |
| 1st to Score | 47% | 56% | 38% |
|
xG
|
1.48 | 1.57 | 1.37 |
|
xGA
|
1.13 | 0.96 | 1.32 |
Espanyol
Spain - La Liga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W W W L |
1.88 |
| Home | W W L W L |
2.11 |
| Away | W W L W D |
1.57 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 56% | 67% | 43% |
| Goals | 2.25 | 2.56 | 1.86 |
| Scored | 1.25 | 1.44 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1.11 | 0.86 |
| Both Teams to Score | 44% | 56% | 29% |
| Without Conceding | 44% | 33% | 57% |
| Failed To Score | 19% | 11% | 29% |
| 1st to Score | 47% | 67% | 57% |
|
xG
|
1.45 | 1.48 | 1.42 |
|
xGA
|
1.42 | 1.4 | 1.45 |
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