Athletic Club 0-3 Barcelona

Current streaks

Recent form

Athletic Club

Athletic Club have shown impressive form in La Liga recently, securing three consecutive wins in their last three league matches, including two away victories. This streak has helped them maintain a strong 4th position in the table with 70 points from 37 games. Despite their domestic success, the Basque side struggled in their Europa League tie against Manchester United, suffering heavy defeats in both legs with an aggregate score of 7-1. Defensively, Athletic Club have been solid in the league, keeping four clean sheets in their last six matches across all competitions. However, their goal-scoring output has been modest, averaging less than a goal per game in this period. The team's recent matches have tended to be low-scoring affairs, with 67% of their last six games featuring under 2.5 goals.

Barcelona

Barcelona have shown mixed form in their recent matches, with three wins, one draw, and two losses in their last six games. Despite their current position atop the La Liga table, their defensive record has been concerning, conceding 14 goals in six matches at an average of 2.33 per game. However, their attacking prowess remains impressive, scoring 16 goals at a rate of 2.67 per game. Notably, Barcelona have been involved in several high-scoring encounters, with five out of six matches seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 83% of these fixtures. The standout result was a thrilling 4-3 victory over rivals Real Madrid, showcasing Barcelona's ability to perform in crucial matches. While there are no significant winning or losing streaks, the team's inconsistency is evident, alternating between wins and losses in their last four league games.

Recent home/away form

Athletic Club

Athletic Club have shown impressive form at home, with a notable run of three consecutive wins in their most recent fixtures at San Mamés. The Basque side have been particularly strong defensively, keeping four clean sheets in their last six home matches, including a 2-0 victory over Rangers in the Europa League. Their only blemish in this period was a heavy 3-0 defeat to Manchester United, which stands out as an anomaly in an otherwise solid defensive record. Athletic have been consistent in low-scoring affairs, with four of their last six home games featuring under 2.5 goals. Despite their strong defensive performances, the team's attacking output has been modest, averaging just over one goal per game in this stretch. Nonetheless, their ability to grind out results has been evident, with three 1-0 victories in their recent home fixtures, highlighting their efficiency in converting narrow margins into crucial points.

Barcelona

Barcelona's recent away form presents a mixed picture, with the Catalan giants showing both strength and vulnerability on the road. They have managed to secure four victories in their last six away matches across all competitions, demonstrating their ability to grind out results. Notably, Barcelona have kept three clean sheets in these six games, highlighting their defensive resilience. However, their Champions League performances have been less impressive, with two high-scoring defeats against Inter Milan (4-3) and Borussia Dortmund (3-1). These matches contributed significantly to their goals conceded tally, with Barcelona shipping eight goals in total across the six games. Despite this, their attacking prowess remains evident, having scored 10 goals at an average of 1.67 per game. Interestingly, their away matches have been evenly split between high and low-scoring affairs, with 50% of games seeing over 2.5 goals.