Athletic vs Espanyol Predictions

Athletic vs Espanyol is scheduled for kick off on 22 December, at 20:00. The game is set to take place at Estadio de San Mamés, with Mateo Busquets Ferrer officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting with Athletic currently holding the 12th position in the table 1 points behind Espanyol. Athletic have lost 2 Spanish La Liga matches to Espanyol out of the last 4 they have played. After their recent loss to Real Madrid, Athletic is determined to redeem themselves. Athletic have won 9 of their last 19 Spanish La Liga matches at Estadio de San Mamés. Espanyol's away record stands at 5 victories from 19 games. Following a draw in their last match against Real Sociedad in the Spanish La Liga, Espanyol is aiming to secure a win against Athletic.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Athletic have scored over 1.5 goals in 74% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 84% of games. Their total stands at 43 goals and 172 shots on target this Spanish La Liga season. Meanwhile, Espanyol have scored 43 goals with 158 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 76% of matches but conceded in 74% of games.

In their last 4 head-to-head clashes, Athletic scored 6 goals while Espanyol scored 6 goals. Their last match on 13 May 2026 ended in 2-0 to Espanyol.