Barcelona vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction & Betting Tips - Copa del Rey

Prediction published on 24/01/2016, 10:00  by | Modified on 28/01/2016 at 09:50 in Football Predictions

Barcelona are 2-1 ahead in this tie and should have little trouble in getting through to the next round. They have been hammering team after team at home in recent weeks and even though they probably won't play a full side there's enough in reserve to get another win. Bilbao are eighth in La Liga at present just the 17 points behind league leaders Barcelona. Their form in recent weeks hasn't been great and they have lost three of their last four games. That's not exactly the kind of form you need having when travelling to play Barcelona and knowing you have to win to progress in this tournament. Bilbao haven't won here since 2002 and even if Barcelona don't play all of their big guns, it's still looking likely that the home side can win this game and overcome the -1 handicap.