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Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao La Liga Tips & Prediction - Barcelona target seventh straight win over Bilbao

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Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao predictions for Thursday's La Liga game
Barcelona tipped to extend dominant recent record over Bilbao
Bilbao can eclipse shot line of 8.5 & score in defeat; Gordon backed for impact off bench
The game is scheduled for kick off at 5.00am AEST on Friday August 28

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Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao La Liga Tips & Prediction

Barcelona are tipped to continue their recent dominance over Athletic Bilbao, but the visitors can rack up the shots and potentially find the back of the net when the two teams square off at Nou Camp on Thursday night. Anthony Gordon was explosive off the bench on his competitive Barcelona debut on the weekend and can have more impact in this one.

Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao La Liga Tips & Prediction
Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao Stats & Trends
Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao Head To Head
Barcelona Form Analysis
Barcelona Team News
Athletic Bilbao Form Analysis
Athletic Bilbao Team News
Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao Live Stream

Barcelona are the deserved heavy favourites at home for this one.

Hansi Flick's side went unbeaten at home in La Liga last term, while they have an intimidating 21-3-0 record at Camp Nou against Bilbao dating back to November 2001, which was the last time the Basque club came away with all three points from this venue.

After a dominant 5-0 opening triumph over Elche, Barcelona are backed to win with Over 2.5 goals as the best bet.

However, Bilbao can play their part, despite their historical struggles. Although Bilbao were beaten 3-1 by Sevilla in their opening game, they dominated throughout, winning the shot count 18-7, shots on target count 8-4 and controlling possession with 65 per cent - and that was despite being reduced to 10 men after 11 minutes.

Bilbao have also enjoyed strong periods against Barcelona in recent times - they won the shot count 10-7 in the most-recent meeting earlier this year, while they also had 13 in a 4-0 defeat at Camp Nou last term.

With this in mind, I'm backing Bilbao to get on the scoresheet in defeat, along with eclipsing their Total Shots line of 8.5. English winger Anthony Gordon was electric off the bench for Barca in his first game for the club and can contribute to another goal in this clash.

Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao Stats & Trends

Barcelona won all of their home league games last term
Barcelona are unbeaten in their last 13 league games vs Bilbao, winning 11
Barcelona have won the last six meetings in all comps, with Over 2.5 goals in the last four
Three of Barcelona's last four league wins have featured Over 2.5 goals
Bilbao haven't beaten Barcelona at Camp Nou since 2001 in the league
Bilbao registered 10 & 13 shots vs Barcelona last season in the league
Bilbao registered 18 shots in their opening league game vs Sevilla
Anthony Gordon registered two assists off the bench vs Elche last weekend

Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao Head To Head

As mentioned, Barcelona have dominated this matchup, going unbeaten in the last 24 home H2Hs, winning 21 and drawing three. Barcelona have also won 11 of the last 13 La Liga encounters overall.

Barcelona Form Analysis

It was a dominant campaign in La Liga for Barcelona last season as they won the title with 94 points and banging in 95 goals, going unbeaten at home in the league.

Hansi Flick's side picked up where they left off in their season opener against Elche, running rampant in a 5-0 demolition on the road.

Raphinha opened the scoring and grabbed himself a brace, along with assisting for new signing Karim Adeyemi's first goal for his new club. Fermin Lopez came off the bench to finish off Elche with a late brace, assisted both times by Anthony Gordon.

Barcelona Team News

Rodri is a chance to make his Barcelona debut after recovering from minor back surgery following his move from Man City.

Frenkie de Jong remains a long-term absentee due to an ACL injury, while Gavi went off injured against Elche and could be in some doubt to start here.

Possible Barcelona Starting XI (4-2-3-1): Joan Garcia; Xavi Espart, Pau Cubarsi, Eric Garcia, Gerard Martin; Marc Bernal, Pedri; Lamine Yamal, Fermin Lopez, Raphinha; Karim Adeyemi

Athletic Bilbao Form Analysis

Disappointing campaign for Bilbao last term, with the Basque club finishing in 12th and just three points out of the relegation zone.

Edin Terzic has taken charge of the club, but it's not been an encouraging start.

Bilbao lost their last three preseason games before a 3-1 home defeat in their league opener against Sevilla last week.

It was a nightmare start, with Yuri Berchiche given his marching orders after just 11 minutes. On somewhat of a bright note, Bilbao did lead the xG 1.37 to 1.26 despite their numerical disadvantage, with central defender Aitor Paredes getting on the scoresheet in the second half.

Athletic Bilbao Team News

Unai Eguiluz, Daniel Vivian and Nico Serrano are all injured for Bilbao, while Berchiche is suspended after his red card.

Spanish World Cup winners Aymeric Laporte and Nico Williams both featured off the bench last week and could be in line for a start here.

Athletic Bilbao Possible Starting XI (4-2-3-1): Unai Simon; Adama Boiro, Aitor Paredes, Yeray Alvarez, Jesus Areso; Benat Canales, Junior Gerenabarrena; Alex Berenguer, Oihan Sancet, Nico Williams; Gorka Guruzeta

Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao Live Stream

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Verdict

Barcelona v Athletic Bilbao

Barcelona are tipped to come away with another win over Bilbao, but the visitors can get on the scoresheet and rack up some shots in defeat. Gordon backed for more impact off the bench.

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