Marking their return from November’s international break on Saturday afternoon, Barcelona will welcome Athletic Bilbao to Catalonia.
Getting this weekend’s fixtures underway sat three points adrift of arch-rivals Real Madrid and reclaiming their spot at the top of the La Liga table, Hansi Flick’s men will know the importance of making a domestic statement here.
Despite claiming a much-welcomed boost prior to November’s fortnight interval, Bilbao have drastically failed to find any kind of stability this season and they look set for another stern examination on Saturday.
Hoping to at least briefly leapfrog Los Blancos, we have taken a look at some of the most attractive Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao Bet Builder Tips.
Barca looking to lay down a marker
Making real history last season as they secured an iconic 28th La Liga crown, Barcelona have their sights firmly set on completing another domestic sweep this time around.
Last seen heading into November’s international break with an action-packed 4-2 victory away at Celta Vigo, Flick’s defending champions will also be excited to make a return to Catalonia this weekend.
Gaining a reputation for their free-scoring performances in the final third, the former Bayern Munich boss has seen his superstar squad win all of their previous three consecutive showdowns on home soil by an aggregate score of 11-3.
Including a sensational 6-0 romp against Valencia on September 14th, Barcelona have also won six of their first seven matchups in Catalonia across all competitions.
It should also be highlighted, continuing on from last season, Flick’s camp have suffered just a single domestic defeat on home soil so far this calendar year.
Bet Builder Tip: Barcelona win @ 4/9 with 1xBet
All eyes on Yamal
While Lamine Yamal might have eventually fallen short in the race to claim a maiden Ballon d’Or crown back in September, the 18-year-old sensation has enjoyed another remarkable run of form since opening up the new campaign.
Once again finding the net against Celta Vigo prior to November’s international break, the Spanish superstar has now got on the scoresheet in all of his previous three appearances across all competitions.
Likewise, including a Champions League strike during Barca’s 6-1 romp against Olympiacos on October 21st, Yamal has registered four goals in his last five outings.
Only further underlining his status as a generational talent, Barca’s academy graduate has also recorded eight direct goal contributions in as many La Liga appearances (four goals, four assists).
Embarking on what has been a dramatic rise to superstardom over the past 18 months, Yamal will be confident of stealing all of the headlines on Saturday afternoon.
Bet Builder Tip: Lamine Yamal to score anytime @ 13/8 with BetUS
Inconsistencies haunt Bilbao
Although Athletic Bilbao might have entered November’s international break with a much-welcomed 1-0 victory at home against Real Oviedo, Ernesto Valverde’s men have failed to find any kind of stability so far this season.
Getting November underway with a dramatic 3-2 loss against bitter local rivals Real Sociedad, the one-time Barcelona boss has seen his squad lose a trio of their last four appearances across all fronts.
Likewise, losing three of their first four Champions League showdowns, Saturday’s guests have also mustered just a trio of wins from any of their first 13 matchups across all competitions.
Pencilled in as a landslide underdog when they travel to Catalonia this weekend, Bilbao have certainly gained an unwanted reputation for their glaring issues on the road.
Including a 4-1 drumming against German giants Borussia Dortmund on October 1st, Valverde’s side have registered just one-point from their last six matchups outside of the Basque Country.
Bet Builder Tip: Nico Williams over 0.5 fouls @ 1/1 with Dachbet
Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao Bet Builder Tips
- Barcelona win
- Lamine Yamal to score anytime
- Nico Williams over 0.5 fouls
ODDS – 6/1 with Vegas Land
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