Ath Bilbao vs Barcelona Prediction & Betting Tips (3 March)

Athletic Bilbao played its adventure in the Copa del Rey this week for the visit of Atlético Madrid and they outclassed the Colchoneros to win a new final after the two already lost in the last four years. In the championship, the San Mames residents are more than ever in contention in the race for the Champions League, occupying a very convincing fifth place, just three lengths behind Atlético at the start of this day. However, last weekend, Athletic Club had the opportunity to return to Atlético's level in the standings following their draw conceded against Almeria but they sank on the lawn of Real Bétis 3-1 probably at due to his numerical inferiority from the 40th minute of play exclusion of Nico Williams. This defeat comes at a bad time since he remained on an interesting series of six games without defeat in all competitions, including victories obtained against Girona 3-2 or against Mallorca 4-0 a few weeks earlier and another success acquired after extra time in the quarter-finals. final of the Copa del Rey against Barça precisely 4-2. Opposite, we find the reigning Spanish champion, FC Barcelona who are probably preparing to cede their championship crown to their best enemy, Real Madrid.

Indeed, the Culers have a disbursement of 8 points on the Casa Blanca at the start of this day and potentially before this match in the event of success for the Merengue in Valencia the day before. The slightest misstep could therefore put an end to the title hopes. Since Xavi announced his departure at the end of the season following the defeat suffered against Villarreal at home 3-5, Barcelona has not lost, whether in the league with a record of four victories in five matches and even in the Champions League, Naples recently 1-1. Last weekend, in order to confirm their success obtained at the very end of the match on the pitch of Celta Vigo 1-2, the Barcelona devoured Getafe with a clear score 4-0.

Recently injured, Nico Williams (3 goals, 6 assists in La Liga) was therefore excluded for his return to the league and he will logically be suspended for this poster. Same case for Daniel Vivian (suspended for accumulation of yellow cards) while Ander Herrera, Alvarez and Berchiche are all three injured and forfeited for this clash. Lekué (2 assists in La Liga this season) is also on the flank (uncertain). Strong men such as Berenguer (6 goals in La Liga), Inaki Williams (9 pawns, 3 goals) and Guruzeta (9 goals) will be there unless there is a last minute injury. On the Barça side, note the end of the season for Baldé and Gavi (seriously injured) while Alonso has still not recovered from his lower back operation (OUT this evening).

Suffering from hamstrings, Ferran Torres (7 goals in La Liga) could also stay in Catalonia for this meeting. For the rest, the group should be complete with in particular the Polish striker, Robert Lewandowski (12 goals, 5 assists in La Liga) who has been redone for a few weeks and who returns like a flower in the race for the top scorer in the championship (4 units from Bellingham). Boys like Félix, Raphinha, Yamal and Pedri will probably be on the scoresheet.