Athletic Bilbao vs Girona Prediction & Expert Tips

Athletic Bilbao vs Girona Match Preview

Athletic Bilbao return home looking to steady their campaign after back-to-back defeats against Valencia (2–0) and Arsenal (0–2). Those results came after a narrow home loss to Alavés (0–1), but they had earlier shown grit with victories over Real Betis (1–2) and Rayo Vallecano (1–0).

Their season record stands at three wins and two defeats, with six goals scored and six conceded. Bilbao remain a side that can grind out results, especially at San Mamés, though their scoring output has been modest.

Girona, meanwhile, are enduring a nightmare start. They sit winless after five matches, with four defeats and a single point taken in a 1–1 draw at Celta Vigo. Their defensive record is particularly alarming: 15 goals conceded already, including a 4–0 thrashing by Levante and a 5–0 collapse at Villarreal.

At home, they have failed to score in two of their last three outings, losing 0–2 to Sevilla and 0–4 to Levante. With only two goals scored all season, their attack has been blunt, leaving them chasing games far too often.

Head-to-head history further tilts the balance in Bilbao’s favour. The Basques ran out 3–0 winners in the most recent meeting in February 2025 and edged a 3–2 thriller the year before.

Girona did claim a 2–1 home success in October 2024, but overall Bilbao have won two of the last three duels while scoring three goals in each victory.

Smart Insights by LeagueLane®

• Girona have conceded 15 goals in just five matches — an average of 3.0 per game.
• Athletic Bilbao’s last two wins in this fixture ended 3–0 and 3–2 at San Mamés.
• Four of the last five head-to-heads produced Over 2.5 goals.
• Girona have lost four of five league games this season, three of them by margins of 3+ goals.

Athletic Bilbao vs Girona Prediction

All indicators point to Bilbao extending Girona’s misery. The visitors’ defensive fragility – 15 goals leaked in five matches suggests the hosts will create chances throughout. Bilbao’s recent head-to-head record is also encouraging, with a 3–0 win in this fixture last season echoing their ability to dominate at home.

Backing Athletic Bilbao to lead at half-time and win at full-time looks justified, with Girona regularly trailing early. For those seeking bigger odds, the 3–0 correct score holds value, as Bilbao have already produced that exact outcome in their last home meeting against Girona and the visitors’ defence is showing similar vulnerabilities again.

Finn Larsson- September 21, 2025

Athletic Bilbao vs Girona Betting Tips

HT/FT Athletic Bilbao/Athletic Bilbao

OK

2.01 Odds

Athletic Bilbao 3-0

OK

9.50 Odds