Besiktas JK vs Athletic Bilbao: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 22 January

Betiball's prediction for Besiktas JK vs Athletic Bilbao on 22 January 2025 (kick-off: 11:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Besiktas JK vs Athletic Bilbao preview before placing your bet.

Besiktas JK vs Athletic Bilbao: Starting Lineups Time : 22/01/2025 11:30

Besiktas JK
4 - 1
Finished
Athletic Bilbao
90+1' event Joao Mario
90' event Semih Kilicsoy Penalty awarded
87' event Onur Bulut / Ernest Muci
87' event Cher Ndour / Rafael Ferreira Silva
79' event Joao Mario / Milot Rashica
77' event Rafael Ferreira Silva
69' event Baktiyor Zaynutdinov / Fuka Arthur Masuaku
69' event Semih Kilicsoy / Ciro Immobile
67' event Milot Rashica
60' event Milot Rashica
45+1' event Fuka Arthur Masuaku
37' event Ciro Immobile
17' event Milot Rashica
event 79' Alvaro Djalo / Alejandro Berenguer Remiro
event 79' Nico Serrano / Unai Gomez
event 68' Mikel Vesga / Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta Etxeberria
event 61' Inaki Williams Dannis / Nico Williams
event 61' Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta Etxeberria / Benat Prados Diaz
event 45' Unai Gomez
90+1' event Joao Mario
event 79' Alvaro Djalo / Alejandro Berenguer Remiro
90' event Semih Kilicsoy Penalty awarded
event 79' Nico Serrano / Unai Gomez
87' event Onur Bulut / Ernest Muci
event 68' Mikel Vesga / Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta Etxeberria
87' event Cher Ndour / Rafael Ferreira Silva
event 61' Inaki Williams Dannis / Nico Williams
79' event Joao Mario / Milot Rashica
event 61' Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta Etxeberria / Benat Prados Diaz
77' event Rafael Ferreira Silva
event 45' Unai Gomez
69' event Baktiyor Zaynutdinov / Fuka Arthur Masuaku
69' event Semih Kilicsoy / Ciro Immobile
67' event Milot Rashica
60' event Milot Rashica
45+1' event Fuka Arthur Masuaku
37' event Ciro Immobile
17' event Milot Rashica
Besiktas JK Besiktas JK
Substitutions
#4 Onur Bulut
#73 Cher Ndour
#22 Baktiyor Zaynutdinov
#18 Joao Mario
#9 Semih Kilicsoy
#77 Can Keles
#71 Jean Emile Junior Onana Onana
#30 Ersin Destanoglu
#94 Goktug Baytekin
#8 Salih Ucan
#91 Mustafa Erhan Hekimoglu
#44 Fahri Kerem Ay
Besiktas JK Besiktas JK Athletic Bilbao Athletic Bilbao
11Shots10
9Shots on Goal4
15Fouls15
4Corner Kick1
15Free kick15
3Offside0
3Yellow card0
23Aerial31
3Save5
22Successful Tackles21
7Interceptions6
27Long pass31
2Assist1
2Shots off goal6
12Head Success15
22Tackle21
10Dribbles7
10Throw-in16
428Passes471
67Attacks116
31Dangerous attacks39
2Corner Kicks(HT)0
Athletic Bilbao Athletic Bilbao
Substitutions
#9 Inaki Williams Dannis
#6 Mikel Vesga
#22 Nico Serrano
#11 Alvaro Djalo
#16 Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta Etxeberria
#5 Yeray Alvarez Lopez
#15 Inigo Lekue
#1 Unai Simon
#2 Gorosabel
#3 Daniel Vivian Moreno
#19 Javier Marton
#28 Peio Canales
Commentary
90+1' Penalty scored! Joao Mario - Besiktas JK
90' VAR review - Besiktas JK
87' Besiktas JK — substitution: Onur Bulut / Ernest Muci
87' Besiktas JK — substitution: Cher Ndour / Rafael Ferreira Silva
79' Besiktas JK — substitution: Joao Mario / Milot Rashica
79' Athletic Bilbao — substitution: Alvaro Djalo / Alejandro Berenguer Remiro
79' Athletic Bilbao — substitution: Nico Serrano / Unai Gomez
77' Goal! Rafael Ferreira Silva - Besiktas JK
69' Besiktas JK — substitution: Baktiyor Zaynutdinov / Fuka Arthur Masuaku
69' Besiktas JK — substitution: Semih Kilicsoy / Ciro Immobile
68' Athletic Bilbao — substitution: Mikel Vesga / Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta Etxeberria
67' Milot Rashica - Besiktas JK receive a yellow card
61' Athletic Bilbao — substitution: Inaki Williams Dannis / Nico Williams
61' Athletic Bilbao — substitution: Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta Etxeberria / Benat Prados Diaz
60' Goal! Milot Rashica - Besiktas JK
45+1' Fuka Arthur Masuaku - Besiktas JK receive a yellow card
45' Goal! Unai Gomez - Athletic Bilbao
37' Ciro Immobile - Besiktas JK receive a yellow card
17' Goal! Milot Rashica - Besiktas JK

How We Build the Besiktas JK vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Besiktas JK vs Athletic Bilbao on 22 January 2025 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 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.

Besiktas JK vs Athletic Bilbao Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Besiktas JK's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Athletic Bilbao'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.

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 standings and the form table to understand exactly where Besiktas JK and Athletic Bilbao sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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