UEFA Champions League

Athletic
vs
Sporting
  • Kick-off: Wednesday 28 January, 20:00
  • Stadium: Estadio de San Mamés
  • Referee: Felix Zwayer

Form guide

  1. L
  2. W
  3. L
  4. W
  5. L
  6. L

Form guide

  1. D
  2. L
  3. W
  4. L
  5. W
  6. W

Athletic vs Sporting Predictions

Athletic vs Sporting is scheduled for kick off on 28 January, at 20:00. The game is set to take place at Estadio de San Mamés, with Felix Zwayer officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting with Athletic currently holding the 29th position in the table 8 points behind Sporting. Athletic have lost 1 UEFA Champions League match to Sporting out of the last 1 they have played. After their recent loss to Valencia, Athletic is determined to redeem themselves. Athletic have won 1 of their last 4 UEFA Champions League matches at Estadio de San Mamés. Sporting's away record stands at 1 victory from 6 games. Following a draw in their last match against Arsenal in the UEFA Champions League, Sporting 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 75% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 75% of games. Their total stands at 9 goals and 25 shots on target this UEFA Champions League season. Meanwhile, Sporting have scored 17 goals with 61 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 83% of matches but conceded in 75% of games.

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Betting stats Athletic vs Sporting

UEFA Champions League

Athletic Sporting
Played 8 12
Scored 9 17
Conceded 14 11
Shots 84 155
Shots on Target 25 61
Corners 32 55
Fouls 141 129
Yellow Cards 17 24
Red Cards 0 0

Matches won

25%

Matches won

42%

Over 1.5 Goals

75%

Over 1.5 Goals

83%

Over 2.5 Goals

50%

Over 2.5 Goals

75%

Over 3.5 Goals

50%

Over 3.5 Goals

33%

Both Teams to Score

50%

Both Teams to Score

58%

Head to Head History

Athletic Sporting
Wins 0 1
Draws 0 0
Goals 2 3

Athletic vs Sporting Previous Results

28 Jan 2026, UEFA Champions League

Athletic 2 Sporting 3

UEFA Champions League Current standings

Teams P W D L GD PTS
7 Sporting 12 5 1 2 +6 16
29 Athletic 8 2 2 4 -5 8

Athletic vs Sporting season record

Athletic Sporting
Games won 2 5
Games lost 4 2
Games drawn 2 1
Scored 9 17
Conceded 14 11

Form guide

10 May 2026, Spanish La Liga

Athletic 0 Valencia 1

2 May 2026, Spanish La Liga

Alavés 2 Athletic 4

25 Apr 2026, Spanish La Liga

Atlético 3 Athletic 2

21 Apr 2026, Spanish La Liga

Athletic 1 Osasuna 0

12 Apr 2026, Spanish La Liga

Athletic 1 Villarreal 2

5 Apr 2026, Spanish La Liga

Getafe 2 Athletic 0

Form guide

15 Apr 2026, UEFA Champions League

Arsenal 0 Sporting 0

7 Apr 2026, UEFA Champions League

Sporting 0 Arsenal 1

17 Mar 2026, UEFA Champions League

Sporting 5 Bodø/Glimt 0

11 Mar 2026, UEFA Champions League

Bodø/Glimt 3 Sporting 0

28 Jan 2026, UEFA Champions League

Athletic 2 Sporting 3

20 Jan 2026, UEFA Champions League

Sporting 2 Paris SG 1

Player stats

Top Goalscorers

Player Team Goals Scored
Luis Suárez Sporting 5
Gorka Guruzeta Athletic 5
Trincão Sporting 4
Alisson Santos Sporting 3
Maxi Araújo Sporting 2

Assists

Player Team Assists
Trincão Sporting 3
Luis Suárez Sporting 2
Robert Navarro Athletic 2
Mikel Jauregizar Athletic 2
Geovany Quenda Sporting 2

Fouls

Player Team Fouls
Maxi Araújo Sporting 23
Aitor Paredes Athletic 17
Luis Suárez Sporting 15
Gorka Guruzeta Athletic 13
Morten Hjulmand Sporting 12

Yellow Cards

Player Team Yellow
Morten Hjulmand Sporting 5
Maxi Araújo Sporting 4
Aitor Paredes Athletic 4
Pote Sporting 3
Mikel Jauregizar Athletic 3

Red Cards

Player Team Red
Luis Suárez Sporting 0
Trincão Sporting 0
Hidemasa Morita Sporting 0
Gonçalo Inácio Sporting 0
Maxi Araújo Sporting 0

Shots on Target

Player Team Shots On target
Luis Suárez Sporting 15
Geny Catamo Sporting 8
Trincão Sporting 7
Gorka Guruzeta Athletic 7
Pote Sporting 6

Chances Created

Player Team Chances created
Trincão Sporting 16
Maxi Araújo Sporting 15
Luis Suárez Sporting 13
Geny Catamo Sporting 13
Morten Hjulmand Sporting 13

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