On Saturday afternoon, Barcelona welcome Athletic Bilbao to Catalonia after returning from the November international break.
Hansi Flick’s side, who started this weekend three points behind arch-rivals Real Madrid and regained top spot in LaLiga, will learn the importance of making a statement domestically.
Despite claiming a much-welcomed reinforcement ahead of the two-week interval in November, Bilbao have failed to find any consistency this season and are likely to be put to another tough test on Saturday.
We’ve taken a look at some of the most attractive Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao bet builder tips in hopes of leapfrogging Los Blancos, at least temporarily.
Barça is trying to lay down a marker
Barcelona made real history last season by clinching the iconic 28th La Liga crown, and they have their sights firmly set on achieving domestic domination once again.
Flick’s defending champions will also be excited to be back in Catalonia this weekend after an action-packed 4-2 win away to Celta Vigo marked their last appearance before the November international break.
The former Bayern Munich manager, who gained a reputation for his free-scoring performances in the final third, has seen his superstar side win each of their last three home matches by a combined score of 11-3.
Barcelona won six of their first seven games in Catalonia in all competitions, including a sensational 6-0 victory over Valencia on September 14.
It should also be emphasized that, following last season, Flick’s side have only suffered one domestic defeat on home soil so far this year.
Bet Builder Tip: Barcelona win @ 4/9 and 1x bet
Focus on Yamal
Lamine Yamal may have fallen short in the race for his first Ballon d’Or in September, but the 18-year-old sensation has been in another astonishing form since the start of the new campaign.
The Spanish superstar has scored in each of his last three appearances in all competitions, finding the back of the net again against Celta Vigo before the November international break.
Similarly, Yamal has scored four goals in the last five games, including his Champions League goal in Barça’s 6-1 win over Olympiakos on October 21.
The Barça academy graduate further underlines his status as a generational talent, with eight direct goal contributions (four goals, four assists) in as many La Liga appearances.
Yamal, who has made a dramatic rise to superstardom over the past 18 months, will be confident of hogging all the headlines on Saturday afternoon.
Bet Builder Tip: Ramin Yamal can always score @ 13/8 BetUS
Contradictions plaguing Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao may have entered the November international break with a much-welcomed 1-0 win at home to Real Oviedo, but Ernesto Valverde’s side have failed to find any consistency so far this season.
In November, they suffered a dramatic 3-2 loss to local rivals Real Sociedad. The former Barcelona manager has seen his side lose three of their last four games on all fronts.
Likewise, Saturday’s guests, who lost three of their first four Champions League games, have now won any of their first 13 games in just three of all competitions.
Bilbao, who attracted attention as landslide underdogs during this weekend’s tour of Catalonia, have certainly gained some unwanted publicity for their apparent problems during the trip.
Valverde’s side have picked up just one point in their last six games outside the Basque Country, including a 4-1 win against German giants Borussia Dortmund on October 1.
Bet Builder Tip: Nico Williams on Dach bet 1/1 @ 0.5 fouls or more
Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao Bet Builder Tips
- barcelona victory
- Lamine Yamal can score anytime
- Nico Williams commits over 0.5 fouls
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