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by Erik Gibbs in Champions League Picks
Athletic Bilbao enter this Wednesday's match against Qarabağ FK well-placed for European competition but have struggled for consistency. In La Liga, they sit around mid-table, having won 4, drawn 1, and lost 3 of their opening 8 games. Recent matches include a hard-fought 1-1 draw at home to Celta Vigo and a 3-2 away loss to Girona. Their only win in the last six outings was a 2-1 victory over Mallorca, but they also suffered heavy defeats: 4-1 at home to Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League and 2-0 away to Valencia. In those six games, Athletic scored just 4 goals while conceding 11, illustrating trouble both creating and preventing goals. On the other hand, Qarabağ FK have enjoyed an excellent start to the season.
Domestically, they sit near the top of the Azerbaijan Premier League, and in Europe, they are unbeaten. Qarabağ have won their first two group matches – most notably a 3-2 win in Lisbon over Benfica and a 2-0 home victory against Copenhagen. In those games, they scored 5 goals and conceded only 2, showing an effective attack and a solid defense. Contrast the two clubs: Athletic's recent form is uneven with losses accumulating, whereas Qarabağ carry strong momentum from back-to-back wins. In head-to-head history, this is their first meeting, so form and confidence will matter more than rivalry.
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Athletic Bilbao vs Qarabag FK Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
10
|
6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
|
35
|
0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | -5 |
Athletic Bilbao and Qarabag FK Latest Matches
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 19, 2025 - LaLiga
Oct 4, 2025 - LaLiga
Oct 1, 2025 - Champions League
Sep 27, 2025 - LaLiga
Sep 23, 2025 - LaLiga
Sep 20, 2025 - LaLiga
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 4, 2025 - LaLiga
Sep 23, 2025 - LaLiga
Sep 16, 2025 - Champions League
Sep 13, 2025 - LaLiga
Sep 4, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 25, 2025 - LaLiga
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 19, 2025 - LaLiga
Oct 1, 2025 - Champions League
Sep 27, 2025 - LaLiga
Sep 20, 2025 - LaLiga
Aug 31, 2025 - LaLiga
Aug 9, 2025 - Emirates Cup
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 17, 2025 - Topaz Premier League
Oct 4, 2025 - Topaz Premier League
Oct 1, 2025 - Champions League
Sep 26, 2025 - Topaz Premier League
Sep 21, 2025 - Topaz Premier League
Sep 16, 2025 - Champions League
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 4, 2025 - Topaz Premier League
Oct 1, 2025 - Champions League
Sep 26, 2025 - Topaz Premier League
Sep 12, 2025 - Topaz Premier League
Aug 27, 2025 - Champions League
Aug 22, 2025 - Topaz Premier League
6/6 (100%)
0/6 (0%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Oct 17, 2025 - Topaz Premier League
Sep 21, 2025 - Topaz Premier League
Sep 16, 2025 - Champions League
Aug 31, 2025 - Topaz Premier League
Aug 19, 2025 - Champions League
Aug 5, 2025 - Champions League
Qarabag FK v Athletic Bilbao last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Missing players
U. Egiluz
MidfielderB. Prados
Most goals and assists
Athletic Bilbao
Qarabag FK
M. Jauregizar
(1 Goals)
,
A. Paredes
(1 Goals)
,
O. Sancet
(1 Goals)
,
M. Sannadi
(1 Goals)
,
N. Williams
(1 Goals)
,
R. Navarro
(1 Goals)
,
A. Rego Mora
(1 Goals)
, 
I. Williams
(1 Goals)
,
G. Guruzeta
(1 Goals)
E. Addai
(1 Goals)
, 
A. Zoubir
(1 Goals)
, 
C. Duran
(1 Goals)
, 
O. Kashchuk
(1 Goals)
N. Williams
(2 Assists)
C. Duran
(1 Assists)
,
A. Zoubir
(1 Assists)
, 
M. Jankovic
(1 Assists)
Athletic Bilbao and Qarabag FK Stats in Champions League
Athletic Bilbao - Qarabag FK Key Points
- Athletic Bilbao are 0-2 ATS in their last 2 games
- Qarabağ are 2-0 ATS in their last 2 games
- The Over is 1-1 in Athletic Bilbao's last 2 games
- The Over is 1-1 in Qarabağ's last 2 games
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Our Athletic Bilbao vs Qarabag FK Prediction
Athletic Bilbao's chances will likely depend on their creative playmakers. Midfielders like Oihan Sancet (the club's usual top scorer) and winger Iñaki Williams often carry their attack. However, both have seen limited success against tough opponents recently, and the team has lacked cohesion up front. Defensively, captain Iker Muniain and center-back Aymeric Laporte must rally a leaky back line.
For Qarabağ, the form players are more decisive. The Azerbaijani side's attacking threats have included forward Camilo Durán and striker Oleksiy Kashchuk, who both scored in the 3-2 win over Benfica. Midfielder Edgar Silva (Toral Bayramov) has also been influential, contributing goals and assists in Europe and domestically. Given Qarabağ's confidence and Athletic's struggles to score, Qarabağ may hold a slight edge. Athletic will rely on home support and defensive grit to stay in the game. A draw or a narrow win for Qarabağ looks likely: perhaps a 1-1 stalemate or a 2-1 victory for the visitors if Athletic fails to break through. Our prediction for Athletic Bilbao vs Qarabağ FK: Under 2.5 goals.
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