Betis vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction & Picks - LaLiga

Prediction published on 8/31/25, 9:18 AM  by Erik Gibbs in LaLiga Picks

Real Betis come into this game against Athletic Bilbao off the back of a steady rather than spectacular beginning. They have yet to lose any of their opening three games, accumulating momentum through steady, reliable performances. They kicked off the campaign by drawing away from home before taking a slender win at home by a score of 1–0.

Most recently, they were held to yet another draw, this one from annoying foes, in a match that displayed both their scoring talents and that periodic momentary focus loss that costs them leads. Having collected five points thus far, Betis sits comfortably in mid-table, and it displays stability and fortitude in early-season proceedings.

They've come out defensively very organized, yielding sparingly, and their center has controlled games. This kind of performance has led them into this game feeling quietly sure of themselves.

Athletic Bilbao, however, have been one of the standout teams from the early round. Their first game was an attacking bonanza, scoring thrice and taking all points from a fast-paced game. That was the template-setting game, and they followed it by winning their second and taking maximum points from their first two games.

The attack has come quickly, going at it hard and taking advantage of opportunities, though some vulnerability at the back has seen them give up goals even in their victory. Their promising beginning has them up at the top of the table, and the confidence must be there going for their eighth win in a row.