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Athletic Club vs Sevilla Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22/08/2026

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Top 3 Bets Summary

Here are the top betting tips for the La Liga clash between Athletic Club and Sevilla:

  • Full-Time Result: Draw
  • Goals Market: Over 2.25 Goals (Asian Goal Line)
  • Both Teams to Score: Yes
Odds are subject to change. Last updated August 19, 2026 4:41 pm

Athletic Club vs Sevilla Match Details

  • Location: Bilbao, Spain
  • Stadium: San Mamés
  • Date: 22/08/2026
  • Kick-off Time: 17:00 SAST

Top 3 Betting Picks for Athletic Club vs Sevilla

The latest Athletic Club vs Sevilla odds suggest a home win, but our analysis points towards value in other markets. This fixture has a history of goals and tight contests, making it a prime target for savvy bettors.

PicksWinner PredictionType of BetOdds
Pick 1DrawFull-Time Result3.60
Pick 2N/AOver 2.25 Goals1.98
Pick 3N/ABoth Teams to Score2.05

Pick 1: Full-Time Result: Draw

Back the Draw at 3.60. While Athletic Club are the bookmakers’ favourites, their form last season doesn’t support such short odds. This match is much closer to call than the prices suggest, making the draw a significant value play.

  • Athletic Club secured double the points at home compared to on the road last season, but they also lost seven times at San Mamés.
  • Sevilla ended the 2025/26 campaign by losing five of their last six away fixtures, highlighting their struggles away from home.
  • With both sides finishing just two points apart last season (12th and 13th), a tightly contested stalemate is a highly plausible outcome.

Pick 2: Goals Market: Over 2.25 Goals

Take the Over 2.25 Asian Goal Line at 1.98. The head-to-head edge points firmly towards a high-scoring affair. Recent encounters between these two have been packed with offensive action, and there is little to suggest that will change here.

  • Both league meetings last season saw three or more goals, ending 3-2 to Athletic and 2-1 to Sevilla.
  • Sevilla possessed the fifth-worst away defence in La Liga last season, conceding 35 goals on their travels.
  • This bet was a winner in 11 of Sevilla’s 19 away matches last term, a success rate of 58%.

Pick 3: Both Teams to Score: Yes

Bet on Both Teams to Score at 2.05. The odds-against price for both teams finding the net offers excellent value. Sevilla’s attack has proven capable on the road, while Athletic’s defensive stability under a new manager is yet to be tested.

  • This selection has landed in three of the last four H2H clashes between these clubs.
  • Sevilla failed to score in just five of their 19 away games last season (26%), demonstrating a consistent attacking threat.
  • With a new coach at the helm, Athletic Club may be vulnerable at the back as they adapt to a new system, creating scoring opportunities for the visitors.

Recent Form & Head-to-Head

The Athletic Club vs Sevilla H2H record is incredibly tight, but the Basque side holds a slight advantage in recent meetings, winning three of the last five. However, both teams won their respective home fixtures last season in goal-filled encounters. Across the last five games, there has been an average of 2.6 goals scored per match, with both teams finding the net in three of those contests. This history reinforces the potential for another open and attacking game.

DateMatchResult
24/01/2026Sevilla vs Athletic Club2-1
17/08/2025Athletic Club vs Sevilla3-2
16/03/2025Sevilla vs Athletic Club0-1
29/09/2024Athletic Club vs Sevilla1-1
19/05/2024Athletic Club vs Sevilla2-0

Match Preview: Athletic Club vs Sevilla

This La Liga clash pits two teams with a point to prove. Athletic Club enter their first match of the season under new manager Edin Terzić, desperate to erase the memory of a disappointing 12th-place finish. They have the pressure of performing in front of a home crowd that expects a return to European contention.

Meanwhile, Sevilla arrive with momentum after a dramatic 2-1 opening-day victory against Rayo Vallecano, secured with a 97th-minute penalty. Despite the win, their abysmal away form from last season looms large. They must prove they can translate their home strength into results on the road if they are to climb the table.

Team News & Predicted Lineups

Athletic Club will be without several key players for their season opener. Defenders Unai Egiluz and Dani Vivian are out with injuries, while Andoni Gorosabel is still working his way back to full fitness after missing the entire pre-season.

Sevilla’s main absence is Kike Salas, who is suspended after receiving a red card in their win over Rayo Vallecano. Defender Marcao is also expected to miss out due to a foot injury that kept him out of the opening fixture.

Athletic Club Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Simón; Areso, Paredes, Álvarez, Berchiche; Ruiz de Galarreta, Jauregizar; I. Williams, Sancet, N. Williams; Guruzeta

Sevilla Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1): Vlachodimos; Iglesias, Sangante, Cardoso, Suazo; Agoume, Guillen; Sierra, Guridi, Vargas; Romero