Barcelona vs Athletic Club: Prediction, Head-to-Head, Odds & Stats (Sat, 22 Nov '25)

The upcoming LaLiga match at the Olímpic Lluís Companys in Spain is slated for Saturday, November 22, 2025, local time. As we delve into head-to-head statistics, Barcelona has dominated over their last three encounters with Athletic Club, securing victories in all matches and conceding neither a win nor a draw to their rivals.

Reflecting on their most recent clash on Sunday, May 25, 2025, Barcelona emerged victorious with a decisive 3-0 win as the away team. Heading into this fixture, Barcelona comes with momentum after a 4-2 win against Celta Vigo, while Athletic Club gained a narrow 1-0 victory over Real Oviedo. This position sees Barcelona standing strong in second place in their domestic league, contrasting with Athletic Club's 7th position.

Player performance is pivotal, with Athletic Club needing to contain Barcelona's top scorer, R. Lewandowski, who has netted 7 goals so far. Conversely, Barcelona's defense should closely monitor N. Williams, who tops Athletic Club with 1 assist. For Barcelona, top players are Pedri with a rating of 7.71, Lamine Yamal at 7.66, and Joan García at 7.42. Leading Athletic Club are Nico Williams with a rating of 7.24, Aymeric Laporte at 7.19, and Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta at 7.1.

Barcelona boasts an impressive average possession of 67.83%, significantly higher than Athletic Club's 51.08%. Furthermore, corner statistics reveal Barcelona averages 6.83 corners per match, slightly outperforming Athletic Club's 5.58. Discipline statistics show Barcelona with 21 yellow cards, 2 red cards, and 2 penalty goals conceded, closely mirrored by Athletic Club's 19 yellow cards, 2 red cards, and 2 penalty goals conceded.

Analyzing these comprehensive statistics and current form, Barcelona's prevailing dominance, precision, and strategic edge position them as the likely winners in this encounter against Athletic Club. It is vital to consider form and trends for a well-rounded prediction.