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Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona Tips & Betting Predictions - BTTS tipped in Spanish Super Cup semi-final

By Robert Norman

08 Jan 2025

Robert Norman 08 Jan 2025

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Barcelona faces Athletic Bilbao in the Spanish Super Cup semi-final
Bilbao is unbeaten in 15 games, displaying strong form and attacking prowess
Prediction suggests both teams will score, highlighting Barça's defensive issues

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After two consecutive defeats, Barcelona will be looking to build on their 4-0 win over Union Deportiva as they face Athletic Bilbao in the semi finals of the Spanish Super Cup.

Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona Form

Athletic Bilbao are having an impressive season and come into this fixture on the back of a strong run of form.

They are unbeaten in their last 15 games in all competitions but were underwhelming in their game after being held to a 0-0 draw by lower league side Logrones.

Ernesto Valverde's side have now won seven of their last ten games in all competitions including a 2-1 win over Spanish champions Real Madrid.

They have been effective in the final third, having scored 2+ goals in six of their last eight games in all competitions while both teams have found the back of the net in four of those matches.

Athletic Bilbao have won four straight home games and have lost just one game at home in all competitions this season, being the 1-0 defeat to Atletico Madrid in La Liga.

Barcelona come into this fixture on a mixed run of form with three wins, three defeats and one draw in their last seven games in all competitions.

They have struggled defensively with opposition teams working around their high press while exploiting Barca's aggressive high line.

Prior to the 4-0 Copa Del Rey win against Union Deportiva, Barcelona had failed to keep a clean sheet in seven straight games in all competitions with five of their last six matches featuring Both Teams To Score.

Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona Predictions

Barcelona will be confident heading into this match as they have only lost just one of their last seven head to head games against Athletic Bilbao but will be weary of Bilbao's threat in transition.

With Barca's defensive struggles, I'll be backing both teams to find the back of the net with BTTS priced at 1.66.