Athletic Bilbao vs Sporting CP: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 28 January

Athletic Bilbao

L W L D L

29th place in Group A

2-3

28/01/2026 16:00

Sporting CP

W W W L D

7th place in Group A

UEFA Champions League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Athletic Bilbao vs Sporting CP on 28 January 2026 (kick-off: 16:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Athletic Bilbao vs Sporting CP preview before placing your bet.

Athletic Bilbao are currently 29th with 8 points after 8 matches.
Sporting CP sit 7th with 16 points from 8 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Athletic Bilbao to win with probability 45%.
Head-to-head history favors Sporting CP, who have won 2 of the last 3 meetings. Athletic Bilbao have one win, while 0 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

16:00

2026-01-28

Athletic Bilbao vs Sporting CP - Prediction & Odds

Athletic Bilbao

Sporting CP

2026-01-28 16:00

STANDINGS UP TO 28/01/2026

Group A	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Arsenal	24	8	8	0	0	23	4	19
02 Bayern Munchen	21	8	7	0	1	22	8	14
03 Liverpool	18	8	6	0	2	20	8	12
04 Tottenham Hotspur	17	8	5	2	1	17	7	10
05 FC Barcelona	16	8	5	1	2	22	14	8
06 Chelsea	16	8	5	1	2	17	10	7
07 Sporting CP	16	8	5	1	2	17	11	6
08 Manchester City	16	8	5	1	2	15	9	6
09 Real Madrid	15	8	5	0	3	21	12	9
10 Inter Milan	15	8	5	0	3	15	7	8
11 Paris Saint Germain (PSG)	14	8	4	2	2	21	11	10
12 Newcastle United	14	8	4	2	2	17	7	10
13 Juventus	13	8	3	4	1	14	10	4
14 Atletico Madrid	13	8	4	1	3	17	15	2
15 Atalanta	13	8	4	1	3	10	10	0
16 Bayer Leverkusen	12	8	3	3	2	13	14	-1
17 Borussia Dortmund	11	8	3	2	3	19	17	2
18 Olympiakos Piraeus	11	8	3	2	3	10	14	-4
19 Club Brugge	10	8	3	1	4	15	17	-2
20 Galatasaray	10	8	3	1	4	9	11	-2
21 Monaco	10	8	2	4	2	8	14	-6
22 Qarabag	10	8	3	1	4	13	21	-8
23 Bodo Glimt	9	8	2	3	3	14	15	-1
24 Benfica	9	8	3	0	5	10	12	-2
25 Marseille	9	8	3	0	5	11	14	-3
26 AEP Paphos	9	8	2	3	3	8	11	-3
27 Saint Gilloise	9	8	3	0	5	8	17	-9
28 PSV Eindhoven	8	8	2	2	4	16	16	0
29 Athletic Bilbao	8	8	2	2	4	9	14	-5
30 Napoli	8	8	2	2	4	9	15	-6
31 FC Copenhagen	8	8	2	2	4	12	21	-9
32 AFC Ajax	6	8	2	0	6	8	21	-13
33 Eintracht Frankfurt	4	8	1	1	6	10	21	-11
34 Slavia Praha	3	8	0	3	5	5	19	-14
35 Villarreal	1	8	0	1	7	5	18	-13
36 FC Kairat Almaty	1	8	0	1	7	7	22	-15

Head To Head

27/07/2024 14:40

Sporting CP

3 - 0

Athletic Bilbao

INT CF

26/04/2012 15:05

Athletic Bilbao

3 - 1

Sporting CP

UEFA EL

19/04/2012 15:05

Sporting CP

2 - 1

Athletic Bilbao

UEFA EL

Athletic Bilbao

33%

Draw

Sporting CP

67%

Athletic Bilbao Last 6 matches

24/01/2026 13:30

Sevilla 2 - 1 Athletic Bilbao SPA D1

21/01/2026 16:00

Atalanta 2 - 3 Athletic Bilbao UEFA CL

17/01/2026 11:15

Mallorca 3 - 2 Athletic Bilbao SPA D1

13/01/2026 16:00

Cultural Leonesa 3 - 3 Athletic Bilbao SPA CUP

07/01/2026 15:00

FC Barcelona 5 - 0 Athletic Bilbao SPA SUC

03/01/2026 11:15

Osasuna 1 - 1 Athletic Bilbao SPA D1

Win

17%

Draw

33%

Lost

50%

Last 6 matches Sporting CP

24/01/2026 14:00

FC Arouca 1 - 2 Sporting CP POR D1

20/01/2026 16:00

Sporting CP 2 - 1 Paris Saint Germain (PSG) UEFA CL

16/01/2026 16:15

Sporting CP 3 - 0 Casa Pia AC POR D1

06/01/2026 16:00

Sporting CP 1 - 2 Vitoria Guimaraes PORLC

02/01/2026 14:45

Gil Vicente 1 - 1 Sporting CP POR D1

28/12/2025 16:30

Sporting CP 4 - 0 Rio Ave POR D1

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues UEFA Champions League

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Goals

Scored

208

Avg. per game

0.69

Conceded

193

Avg. per game

0.64

Scored

364

Avg. per game

1.21

Conceded

159

Avg. per game

0.53

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

144 (48%)156 (52%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

215 (72%)85 (28%)

Athletic Bilbao

Recent matches

Sporting CP

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(87%)39 6(13%)

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(58%)26 19(42%)

/Yes

(47%)21 24(53%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(56%)25 20(44%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Athletic Bilbao

Sporting CP

Shots

Athletic Bilbao

Total shots

13.05 avg / game

Blocked

747 total

Avg. 3.47

Sporting CP

Total shots

14.99 avg / game

Blocked

760 total

Avg. 3.76

Athletic Bilbao Pass Sporting CP

Total passes

102057

Avg. 418 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

49%

Total passes

120958

Avg. 521 / game

Accurate

86%

Ball possession

58%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Athletic Bilbao

300

Played games

Sporting CP

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.35

104

Clean sheets

116

0.39

5.58

1674

Corners

1815

6.05

17.37

5210

Throw-ins

4252

14.17

1.72

516

Offsides

402

1.34

2.15

645

GK saves

540

1.80

Athletic Bilbao

DISCIPLINARY

Sporting CP

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.86

557

647

2.16

0.09

0.11

11.70

3511

Fouls

3089

10.30

11.04

3312

Tackles

3542

11.81

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How We Build the Athletic Bilbao vs Sporting CP Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Athletic Bilbao vs Sporting CP on 28 January 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this UEFA Champions League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Athletic Bilbao vs Sporting CP Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Athletic Bilbao's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Sporting CP's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

UEFA Champions League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live UEFA Champions League standings and the UEFA Champions League form table to understand exactly where Athletic Bilbao and Sporting CP sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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