| Moneyline Pick | Barcelona Win (-193) |
| Player Prop | Raphinha to Score (+150) |
| Same Game Parlay | Barcelona Win + Raphinha to Score + Both Teams to Score (+300) |
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Barcelona vs Athletic Club Main Match Info
- Date and Time: Wednesday, January 7, 2026, 02:00 EST
- Venue: King Abdullah Sports City
- Tournament: Supercopa de España Semifinals
- Location: Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
- Last H2H match: Barcelona 4-0 Athletic Club (2025/26 LaLiga Season, November 2025)
Barcelona vs Athletic Club Moneyline Prediction
- Moneyline Pick: Barcelona Win
- Odds: -193 (Tonybet)
Barça are in elite form, riding a nine-game La Liga winning streak and sitting top of the table with 49 points. Also, in recent encounters, their defence has been solid enough to maintain clean sheets against tough opponents.
Historically, Barcelona have dominated this fixture. In the last five meetings, they’ve beaten Athletic Club four times, including recent 4-0 and 3-0 wins, and boast a strong head-to-head record.
Tactically, the Blaugrana’s possession and chance creation should outmatch their opponents’ more conservative style. Bilbao also enter this match with lower momentum, while Barcelona are motivated to secure early silverware and build confidence mid-season.
Barcelona vs Athletic Club Player Prop
- Prop Bet: Raphinha to Score
- Odds: +150 (Tonybet)
Raphinha is Barça’s high-volume shooter and a strong xG finisher, having produced 5.54 xG and scored seven goals in 704 minutes. Athletic Club are typically compact and difficult to break down, but they can be stretched out wide.
Raphinha can isolate the fullback, attack the box on cut-ins, and arrive at the far post when the Blaugrana switch play. He’s in confident scoring form and remains heavily involved in chance creation (three assists, 3.89 xA, 22 chances created).
Barcelona are strong favourites, so we expect them to dominate, which should give Raphinha plenty of opportunities. Hence, he’s our goalscorer pick for this encounter.
Barcelona vs Athletic Club Same Game Parlay
- SGP: Barcelona Win + Raphinha to Score + Both Teams to Score
- Odds: +300 (Tonybet)
Barcelona Win: Barcelona have been in much better form lately. In the Supercopa, their experience and ability to dictate tempo usually tilt tight games in their favour.
Raphinha to Score: Raphinha benefits directly from this match’s scenario. His shot volume, tendency to attack the far post, and freedom on the right against rotating fullbacks give him a strong anytime goalscorer profile.
BTTS: Athletic Bilbao are well-organised but aggressive, and their pressing often forces open phases rather than low blocks. Nico Williams is capable of exploiting transitions, while Barcelona’s high line can concede chances even in winning performances.
Barcelona vs Athletic Club Team News
Barcelona Team News
Despite a difficult game against Espanyol, Barcelona still managed to claim a pivotal victory (0-2) thanks to late goals from Dani Olmo and Robert Lewandowski. The win leaves the Blaugrana sitting top of the table, four points clear of Real Madrid.
Joan García was the catalyst for Barça’s success in the last round. The Spanish goalkeeper made seven saves, and this season, he’s been a standout performer for Hansi Flick’s side.
In the upcoming fixture, Barcelona will be without Gavi, Andreas Christensen, and Ronald Araújo. Pedri has returned from a slight injury and will likely start.
Athletic Club Team News
Bilbao’s winless run has extended to three LaLiga matches, as they failed to overcome Osasuna in the last round (1-1). It was Gorka Guruzeta who salvaged a point for the team in the 71st minute.
Ernesto Valverde’s side have struggled with chance conversion in recent weeks. Across their previous three LaLiga encounters, they’ve generated over 4.5 xG, but missed opportunities in decisive moments.
Yeray Álvarez, Unai Egiluz, and Beñat Prados Díaz are out of contention for this clash. Yuri Berchiche and Aymeric Laporte are set to return after injuries.
Athletic Club Last 5 Matches
- Osasuna 1-1 Athletic Club (LALIGA)
- Athletic Club 1-2 Espanyol (LALIGA)
- Ourense CF 0-1 Athletic Club (Copa del Rey – AET)
- Celta Vigo 2-0 Athletic Club (LALIGA)
- Athletic Club 0-0 Paris Saint-Germain (UCL)
Barcelona vs Athletic Club: Where to Watch (Canada)
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