RCD Espanyol vs Athletic Bilbao: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 16 February

RCD Espanyol

L L L L L

14th place in Spanish La Liga

1-1

16/02/2025 09:00

Athletic Bilbao

W D W W W

4th place in Spanish La Liga

Spanish La Liga

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for RCD Espanyol vs Athletic Bilbao on 16 February 2025 (kick-off: 09:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full RCD Espanyol vs Athletic Bilbao preview before placing your bet.

RCD Espanyol are currently 14th with 42 points after 38 matches.
Athletic Bilbao sit 4th with 70 points from 38 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Athletic Bilbao to win with probability 54%.
Head-to-head history favors Athletic Bilbao, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. RCD Espanyol have one win, while one match ended in a draw.

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

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Pred

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Score.

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Weather

09:00

2025-02-16

RCD Espanyol vs Athletic Bilbao - Prediction & Odds

RCD Espanyol

Athletic Bilbao

2025-02-16 09:00

STANDINGS UP TO 16/02/2025

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 FC Barcelona	88	38	28	4	6	102	39	63
02 Real Madrid	84	38	26	6	6	78	38	40
03 Atletico Madrid	76	38	22	10	6	68	30	38
04 Athletic Bilbao	70	38	19	13	6	54	29	25
05 Villarreal	70	38	20	10	8	71	51	20
06 Real Betis	60	38	16	12	10	57	50	7
07 Celta Vigo	55	38	16	7	15	59	57	2
08 Rayo Vallecano	52	38	13	13	12	41	45	-4
09 Osasuna	52	38	12	16	10	48	52	-4
10 Mallorca	48	38	13	9	16	35	44	-9
11 Real Sociedad	46	38	13	7	18	35	46	-11
12 Valencia	46	38	11	13	14	44	54	-10
13 Getafe	42	38	11	9	18	34	39	-5
14 RCD Espanyol	42	38	11	9	18	40	51	-11
15 Alaves	42	38	10	12	16	38	48	-10
16 Girona	41	38	11	8	19	44	60	-16
17 Sevilla	41	38	10	11	17	42	55	-13
18 Leganes	40	38	9	13	16	39	56	-17
19 Las Palmas	32	38	8	8	22	40	61	-21
20 Real Valladolid	16	38	4	4	30	26	90	-64

Head To Head

19/10/2024 08:00

Athletic Bilbao

4 - 1

RCD Espanyol

SPA D1

08/04/2023 10:15

RCD Espanyol

1 - 2

Athletic Bilbao

SPA D1

18/01/2023 15:00

Athletic Bilbao

1 - 0

RCD Espanyol

SPA CUP

04/09/2022 10:15

Athletic Bilbao

0 - 1

RCD Espanyol

SPA D1

07/02/2022 16:00

Athletic Bilbao

2 - 1

RCD Espanyol

SPA D1

26/10/2021 15:00

RCD Espanyol

1 - 1

Athletic Bilbao

SPA D1

RCD Espanyol

17%

Draw

17%

Athletic Bilbao

67%

RCD Espanyol Last 6 matches

09/02/2025 13:30

Real Sociedad 2 - 1 RCD Espanyol SPA D1

01/02/2025 16:00

RCD Espanyol 1 - 0 Real Madrid SPA D1

29/01/2025 14:00

Sabadell 0 - 1 RCD Espanyol INT CF

25/01/2025 13:30

Sevilla 1 - 1 RCD Espanyol SPA D1

17/01/2025 16:00

RCD Espanyol 2 - 1 Real Valladolid SPA D1

11/01/2025 13:30

RCD Espanyol 1 - 1 Leganes SPA D1

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Athletic Bilbao

08/02/2025 11:15

Athletic Bilbao 3 - 0 Girona SPA D1

02/02/2025 16:00

Real Betis 2 - 2 Athletic Bilbao SPA D1

30/01/2025 16:00

Athletic Bilbao 3 - 1 FC Viktoria Plzen UEFA EL

26/01/2025 13:30

Athletic Bilbao 0 - 0 Leganes SPA D1

22/01/2025 11:30

Besiktas JK 4 - 1 Athletic Bilbao UEFA EL

19/01/2025 09:00

Celta Vigo 1 - 2 Athletic Bilbao SPA D1

Win

50%

Draw

33%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Spanish La Liga

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

Played games

Goals

Scored

229

Avg. per game

0.78

Conceded

188

Avg. per game

0.64

Scored

208

Avg. per game

0.69

Conceded

193

Avg. per game

0.64

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 294 matches

YesNo

169 (57%)125 (43%)

In last 294 matches

NoYes

144 (48%)156 (52%)

RCD Espanyol

Recent matches

Athletic Bilbao

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(76%)34 11(24%)

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(36%)16 29(64%)

/Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)21 24(53%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

RCD Espanyol

Athletic Bilbao

Shots

RCD Espanyol

Total shots

11.02 avg / game

Blocked

535 total

Avg. 2.96

Athletic Bilbao

Total shots

13.05 avg / game

Blocked

747 total

Avg. 3.47

RCD Espanyol Pass Athletic Bilbao

Total passes

75519

Avg. 370 / game

Accurate

78%

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

102057

Avg. 418 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

49%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

RCD Espanyol

294

Played games

Athletic Bilbao

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.33

Clean sheets

104

0.35

4.58

1346

Corners

1674

5.58

9.65

2836

Throw-ins

5210

17.37

1.54

453

Offsides

516

1.72

2.48

728

GK saves

645

2.15

RCD Espanyol

DISCIPLINARY

Athletic Bilbao

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.24

659

557

1.86

0.11

0.09

11.33

3331

Fouls

3511

11.70

10.25

3013

Tackles

3312

11.04

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How We Build the RCD Espanyol vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for RCD Espanyol vs Athletic Bilbao on 16 February 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 Spanish La Liga 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.

RCD Espanyol vs Athletic Bilbao Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess RCD Espanyol'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.

Spanish La Liga 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 Spanish La Liga standings and the Spanish La Liga form table to understand exactly where RCD Espanyol and Athletic Bilbao sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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