Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol in La Liga Round 17 promises an exciting clash as both teams aim for crucial points. Athletic Bilbao will look to dominate at home with their high pressing and quick transitions, while Espanyol will focus on disciplined defending and counter-attacks. Fans can expect intense midfield battles, tactical gameplay, and potential goal-scoring moments as these two sides clash in a competitive La Liga encounter.
Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol, match details:
| Location | Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain |
| Venue | San Mamés Barria |
| Date and time | 23rd Dec, 2025 / 01:30 AM IST Time |
| Streaming | E2Bet |
| Establishment | 2013 |
| Capacity | 53,331 |
| Owner | San Mamés Barria, S.L. |
| Home team | Athletic Bilbao |
Team form (last 5 matches, latest first)
| Athletic Bilbao | D L D W L |
| Espanyol | W W L W W |
Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol, Head-to-Head Records:
| Team | Athletic Bilbao | Espanyol |
| H2H | 51 | 51 |
| Wins | 15 | 19 |
| Loss | 19 | 15 |
| Draw | 17 | 17 |
Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol, (2025/26 Season Highlights):
| Team | Athletic Bilbao | Espanyol |
| Played games | 24 | 18 |
| Goals | 19 | 22 |
| Total attacks | 2666 | 1622 |
Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol, Discipline Statistics:
| Category | Athletic Bilbao | Espanyol |
| Red Cards | 4 | 2 |
| Yellow Cards | 46 | 35 |
| Fouls | 341 | 253 |
| Tackles | 412 | 290 |
Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol, Predicted Lineup:
Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol, Predicted Lineup:
| Athletic Bilbao | Espanyol |
|---|---|
| Unai Simón (G/K) Jesús Areso Aitor Paredes Íñigo Lekue Adama Boiro Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta Mikel Jauregizar Iñaki Williams Oihan Sancet Nico Williams Gorka Guruzeta | Marko Dmitrović (G/K) Omar El Hilali Fernando Calero Leandro Cabrera Carlos Romero Serrano Pol Lozano Urko González de Zárate Edu Expósito Tyler Dolan Raúl Fernández Pere Milla |
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Injured and Suspended Players:
Athletic Bilbao:
- Beñat Prados
- Aymeric Laporte
- Daniel Vivian
- Yuri Berchiche
- Yeray Álvarez
- Maroan Sannadi
- Unai Eguíluz
AC Pisa:
- Javi Puado
- Ramón Terrats
Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol, Betting Tips:
| Tips | Bet |
| Match Winner | Athletic Bilbao 1-2 Espanyol |
| 1st half score | 1 |
| Most Assist | Fernando Calero |
| 2nd half score | 2 |
| Player of the Match | Marko Dmitrović |
My prediction:
- I think Espanyol will win the match
FAQ
When and where will Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol take place?
The match is scheduled for 23rd December 2025 at 01:30 AM IST. It will be held at San Mamés Barria, Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain.
Where can I watch Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol live?
Fans can stream the match live on E2Bet.
What is the recent form of both teams?
Athletic Bilbao: D, L, D, W, L
Espanyol: W, W, L, W, W
Who are the key injured or suspended players?
Athletic Bilbao: Beñat Prados, Aymeric Laporte, Daniel Vivian, Yuri Berchiche, Yeray Álvarez, Maroan Sannadi, Unai Eguíluz
Espanyol: Javi Puado, Ramón Terrats
Who is likely to win Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol?
Based on form and analysis, Espanyol is predicted to win, with Marko Dmitrović likely to be the Player of the Match.
