Barcelona was victorious against Valencia on the road, while Athletic couldn’t beat Getafe at home. They are meeting with Blaugrana at Camp Nou, where this unit suffered a hard defeat in the previous meeting.
Before Betting on Barcelona vs. Bilbao
Robert Lewandowski shined against Valencia, netting a brace in the opening game of the year. But that’s nothing strange because Hansi Flick knows how to prepare the game plan and maximize Pole’s scoring abilities. Don’t forget, Lewa was by far the best player in Europe under Flick’s leadership in Bayern.
Yamal had an assist, and it is very good for both him and all the other youngsters to have one experienced striker who will be their leader and mentor on and off the field. That’s why Flick didn’t allow any discussions about Lewandowski’s departure from Barca this summer.
On the other side, Bilbao’s summer was rough and dynamic because many players were the focus of various clubs regarding potential transfers. Williams was No.1, but he decided to stay while some others left or were preparing to leave. That’s the harsh reality of today’s football.
We can’t say that Bilbao deserved to win against Getafe because the guests had more chances despite having the ball in their feet far less than the hosts. Bilbao took the lead but couldn’t keep it in the end.
Barcelona vs. Bilbao Head to Head
Two years ago, these two sides met at Camp Nou, and Barca won 4-0. Last season, Blaugrana didn’t play here but at the Olympic Stadium, where they defeated the guests 1-0. After that, Bilbao eliminated Barca in the Copa del Rey semis, 4-2 after extra time. The second La Liga meeting finished without goals, 0-0.
Barcelona vs. Bilbao La Liga Offshore Betting Odds
| Barca | Draw | Bilbao |
|---|---|---|
| -165 | +270 | +460 |
We expect a new Barcelona with Flick in charge, which is much more dangerous and lethal. Bilbao has a solid team, but we don’t believe they can match Barca’s intensity at Camp Nou and pick hosts to win.
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