Athletic Bilbao – Barcelona Prediction

Athletic Bilbao started the season with a typical 0-0

Athletic Bilbao played completely even to Elche in the first round in the zero draw as a guest. Now the season starts at home with the first match against Barça without Messi. At Athletic, there have been almost no changes in the summer so far as players. Marcelinho, who was appointed on January 4, remains at the club and this will be his official first full season.

Barcelona started the league with an easy victory

Barcelona beat Real Sociedad 4-2 in their first match as Real’s two goals came in the last 10 minutes at 3-0. Quite a strong match of Barça without Messi, and Braithwaite managed to score two goals. There are rumors that Barcelona want to exchange Aubameyang and Coutinho with Arsenal, which remains to be seen whether this will happen.

 Athletic’s defensive style is likely to prevent a goal match

Athletic Bilbao have traditionally been hampered by the big clubs, although Barcelona won the last match here with ease. I expect a very defensive approach from the team and difficulties for Barcelona in attack this time. Athletic have not scored in 4 consecutive games in the league. Prediction – Under 2.5 – Asian goal line at 2.05.