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FC Barcelona welcome Athletic Club for what promises to be an exciting Primera Division fixture. The Catalan giants are in a fierce battle for the top spot and will view this home match as a crucial three points. Athletic Club, sitting comfortably in the top half of the table, are known for their resilience and organised approach, but they face a monumental task against La Liga’s most potent attacking force.
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Current League Standings
The league table clearly illustrates the current disparity between the two clubs this season.
- FC Barcelona: Currently in 2nd place with 28 points from 12 games. They are the league’s top scorers, having found the back of the net an impressive 32 times.
- Athletic Club: Occupy 7th position with 17 points. Their record of 5 wins and 5 losses highlights a degree of inconsistency they will need to overcome in this tough away fixture.
| Pos | Team | Pl | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Madrid CF | 12 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 31 |
| 2 | FC Barcelona | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 28 |
| 3 | Villarreal CF | 12 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 26 |
| 4 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 12 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 25 |
| 5 | Real Betis Balompié | 12 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 20 |
| 6 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 18 |
| 7 | Athletic Club | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | -1 | 17 |
| 8 | Getafe CF | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | -2 | 17 |
| 9 | Sevilla FC | 12 | 5 | 1 | 6 | -1 | 16 |
| 10 | Deportivo Alavés | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 15 |
| 11 | Elche CF | 12 | 3 | 6 | 3 | -1 | 15 |
| 12 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 15 |
| 13 | RC Celta de Vigo | 12 | 2 | 7 | 3 | -3 | 13 |
| 14 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | -3 | 13 |
| 15 | RCD Mallorca | 12 | 3 | 3 | 6 | -6 | 12 |
| 16 | CA Osasuna | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 | -4 | 11 |
| 17 | Valencia CF | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -10 | 10 |
| 18 | Girona FC | 12 | 2 | 4 | 6 | -13 | 10 |
| 19 | Levante UD | 12 | 2 | 3 | 7 | -7 | 9 |
| 20 | Real Oviedo | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | -13 | 8 |
Head-to-Head Analysis
Historically, matches between FC Barcelona and Athletic Club have delivered plenty of action. The last 15 meetings have produced a total of 48 goals, which works out to an exciting average of 3.2 goals per game. While Athletic are always a tough opponent, Barcelona’s record at home in this fixture is formidable, often using their superior firepower to claim victory.
Our Prediction
Considering Barcelona’s blistering form, their status as the league’s top-scoring team, and their strong home advantage, all signs point towards a comfortable victory for the hosts. While Athletic Club’s disciplined defence will aim to frustrate them, the sheer quality and depth in Barcelona’s attack should prove to be the decisive factor. Our recommended bet for this encounter is:
FC Barcelona to Win
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