Barcelona 2-1 Athletic Club

Current streaks

Recent form

Barcelona

Barcelona's recent form shows a mixed bag of results, with 3 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in their last 6 games. Notably, they've maintained an unbeaten streak in competitive matches, winning their last two La Liga games against Valencia and Sevilla. The team's attacking prowess is evident, scoring 10 goals in 6 games, but their defense has been equally porous, conceding the same number. This has resulted in high-scoring affairs, with all 6 games seeing over 2.5 goals and both teams scoring in 83% of the matches. Their 3-0 loss to Monaco in a friendly stands out as their most significant defeat, while their 2-1 victory over rivals Real Madrid in another friendly is a positive highlight. Despite the defensive concerns, Barcelona has started the new La Liga season strongly, currently sitting at the top of the table after their opening win.

Athletic Club

Athletic Club's recent form presents a mixed picture, with their last six games resulting in 2 wins, 1 draw, and 3 losses. The team has struggled defensively, conceding 12 goals in these matches, averaging 2 goals conceded per game. This defensive vulnerability is particularly evident in their recent friendlies, where they suffered heavy defeats against VfB Stuttgart (4-0) and Sporting CP (3-0). On a positive note, Athletic Club managed to secure a draw in their La Liga opener against Getafe, placing them 9th in the league table. The team's offensive output has been modest, scoring 6 goals in 6 games, with 67% of their matches seeing over 2.5 goals. Their only clean sheet came in a narrow 1-0 victory over Eibar in a friendly match, highlighting the need for defensive improvement as they progress through the La Liga season.

Recent home/away form

Barcelona

Barcelona's recent home form shows a mix of impressive performances and a surprising setback. The team enjoyed a strong run of four consecutive home victories, including three in La Liga, before experiencing a dip in form during their pre-season friendlies. Their La Liga matches were particularly noteworthy, with Barcelona scoring 9 goals and conceding only 2 in their last three league games at home. The 4-2 victory over Valencia stands out as a high-scoring encounter. However, their most recent home game, a friendly against Monaco, resulted in a surprising 3-0 defeat, breaking their winning streak. Despite this loss, Barcelona's overall goal-scoring record remains impressive, averaging 2.17 goals per game across their last six home matches, with 83% of these games featuring over 2.5 goals.

Athletic Club

Athletic Club's recent away form has been concerning, with a notable run of three consecutive losses in their most recent friendlies. The team has struggled defensively, conceding 13 goals in their last 6 away games, averaging 2.17 goals conceded per game. Their 4-0 loss to VfB Stuttgart stands out as a particularly heavy defeat. Despite these challenges, Athletic Club has managed to score in 5 out of 6 games, with their last competitive match resulting in a 1-0 victory against Rayo Vallecano in La Liga. The high percentage of games (83%) featuring over 2.5 goals suggests that Athletic Club's away matches tend to be high-scoring affairs, which could be exciting for neutral fans but worrying for the team's defensive coaches.