Football Bet of the Day for Sunday: Lewandowski and Barcelona tipped for a dominant display at San Mames.
One of our trusted experts, known for his deep knowledge of Spanish football, has picked this game as Today’s Best Bet, and the selection makes plenty of sense.
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⚽ Best Bet of the Day – Athletic Bilbao vs Barcelona
Expert Tip by Gerard Gabasa
Football analyst at BettingTips4You
Barcelona to Win & Over 2.5 Goals
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Reasoning Barcelona head into their final La Liga fixture aiming to cross the 100-goal mark. With little pressure on either side, an open game is expected. Their attacking power should overwhelm Athletic Bilbao, and with goals likely, backing a Barcelona win and over 2.5 goals brings value and logic. | |
Key Stats:
- Barcelona have scored 99 goals this season – the highest tally in La Liga.
- Athletic Bilbao have not beaten Barcelona in a league game since 2019.
- The champions have won five of their last six league fixtures.
Rationale:
Barcelona conclude their glittering La Liga campaign with a trip to face Athletic Bilbao at the iconic San Mames, and although the title has long been secured, motivation remains high to finish on a triumphant note. With 99 league goals already this term, the Catalan side will be driven to break the 100-goal barrier – a symbolic milestone befitting their dominant season under Hansi Flick.
Despite a 3-2 loss to Villarreal last week, that result marked their only domestic defeat in 2025. It’s important to note that their previous five La Liga games prior to that slip-up were all victories, underlining the consistent form that crowned them champions. Their attacking quality – with Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal and Raphinha all enjoying standout seasons – continues to be their strongest weapon.
Athletic Bilbao, although impressive this season and worthy Champions League qualifiers, have historically struggled in this fixture. They have not beaten Barcelona in a league meeting since August 2019, and although they boast the division’s best defensive home record, they conceded in each of their recent wins against mid-table sides like Alaves, Getafe, and Valencia. The difference in firepower this weekend will be far more pronounced.
Barcelona also top the charts for away performances, collecting 42 points on the road – more than any other team in the division. That record includes comprehensive victories against other top-half sides, showing that even when the pressure is off, their intent remains.
Athletic’s focus may have dipped following their Europa League exit and confirmation of fourth place, giving this fixture the feeling of a celebratory end rather than a ferocious contest. With Flick rotating intelligently and maintaining high standards throughout the squad, expect the champions to remind everyone why they reigned supreme.
Best Bet – Barcelona to Win & Over 2.5 Goals
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