Athletic Bilbao vs RCD Espanyol Prediction, H2H & Stats
La LigaSun, 22 Nov 2026 17:00 GMTStatus: scheduled
Tofiko prediction
Model backs Athletic Bilbao55%
- Athletic Bilbao 55%
- Draw 28%
- RCD Espanyol 17%
Model families: agree (goals models + Elo)
Analysis
Both model families pick Athletic Bilbao, rating it at 54.5%. That figure comes from league-wide form and scoring, not from anything specific to this fixture — a consensus worth weighing, not a certainty.
The two have met 8 times, and Athletic Bilbao won 3 of 8, with 2 drawn. Across 8 meetings the pattern is worth noting, though the forecast is built on league-wide form rather than this pairing alone.
This forecast doesn't account for line-ups, injuries or suspensions. It's a statistical read of form, scoring and league strength.
What to keep in mind
- Athletic Bilbao's games are very high-scoring at 4.6 goals — more goals means more variance and less predictability.
- Line-ups are confirmed around an hour before kick-off and aren't reflected here.
Recent form
Athletic Bilbao: WWDWW
RCD Espanyol: DDDWW
Head-to-head
- 8Games
- 2.63Avg goals
- 75%Both scored
- 50%Over 2.5
| Date | Match | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-13 | RCD Espanyol vs Athletic Bilbao | 2–0 |
| 2025-12-22 | Athletic Bilbao vs RCD Espanyol | 1–2 |
| 2025-02-16 | RCD Espanyol vs Athletic Bilbao | 1–1 |
| 2024-10-19 | Athletic Bilbao vs RCD Espanyol | 4–1 |
| 2023-04-08 | Espanyol vs Athletic Bilbao | 1–2 |
| 2022-09-04 | Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol | 0–1 |
| 2022-02-07 | Athletic Bilbao vs Espanyol | 2–1 |
| 2021-10-26 | Espanyol vs Athletic Bilbao | 1–1 |
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FAQ
- Who will win Athletic Bilbao vs RCD Espanyol?
- Tofiko's model favours Athletic Bilbao (55% probability), with both model families in agreement.
- What time does Athletic Bilbao vs RCD Espanyol kick off?
- Sun, 22 Nov 2026 17:00 GMT — La Liga.
- What is the Athletic Bilbao vs RCD Espanyol head-to-head record?
- In their last 8 meetings: 3 home wins, 2 draws, 3 away wins, averaging 2.63 goals per game.