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Athletic Bilbao - Sporting Clube de Portugal prediction
UEFA Champions League
Round 8
Wed 28 Jan 2026
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15:00
Finished
2
3
Match predictions
By examining the details using statistical and analytical methods, we have determined that the Double chance - X2 is the best potential outcome for the Athletic Bilbao versus Sporting Clube de Portugal matchup. With a comprehensive review of the match already completed, our predictions are reliable.
Coefficients at the time of publication of the forecast 28.01.2026 18:41
Match preview
The match between Athletic Bilbao and Sporting Clube de Portugal, as part of the UEFA Champions League (Europe), is scheduled for 28.01 at 15:00. Betting enthusiasts can use the following analysis of teams' statistics and prediction to gain detailed insight into their betting decisions for the match.
H2H and previous results
Teams have faced each other in a total of 3 games, in which their last meeting took place on 27.07.24 with score 3:0, with Athletic Bilbao winning 1, Sporting Clube de Portugal winning 2, and 0 games in a draw. So far, the goal difference between the teams is 4-6.
H2H Statistics
Athletic Bilbao
Sporting Clube de Portugal
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1 wins
2 wins
Comparison stat
Find out about the last 10 matches between Athletic Bilbao and Sporting Clube de Portugal, including their wins, draws, losses, and the stats on goals scored and allowed.
Athletic Bilbao
Sporting Clube de Portugal
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10
Matches
3 - Wins
2 - Draws
5 - Loses
Goal Difference
-7
13
20
Scored
Conceded
+16
27
11
10
Matches
Wins - 7
Draws - 1
Loses - 2
Athletic Bilbao review
The club Athletic Bilbao has competed in 7 events during the current UEFA Champions League season. Of these, Athletic Bilbao has 2 wins, 3 losses, and 2 draws at home. This record has placed the team at 23 place in the standings. The average number of goals scored and conceded by Athletic Bilbao at home is 3 and 3, giving a difference of 0. The average goal scored by teams when Athletic Bilbao is playing at home is 45. In matches hosted by Athletic Bilbao, there have been 1 occasions in which both teams scored, which is equivalent to 33%. As for the time it takes Athletic Bilbao to score a goal at home, it averages 45 minutes.
demonstrates a stable recovery of his performance.
Top scorers are: Guruzeta, Gorka, Navarro, Robert, Serrano, Nico
Sporting Clube de Portugal review
This season, the Sporting Clube de Portugal played 10 games in the UEFA Champions League tournament, winning 0 away matches and 4, losing 3 and drawing 3 overall. So far, the team has scored 3 goals and conceded 6, with a goal difference of -3. Sporting Clube de Portugal is presently in the 10 position in the standings. On average, 40 goals are scored in Sporting Clube de Portugal away matches, with 3 of these games featuring a goal from each team (which is 75%). Players need about 40 minutes of game time to score away.
continues to show a good game.
Players with the greatest scores is: Suarez, Luis Javier, Trincao, Francisco, Santos, Alisson, Quenda, Geovany, Catamo, Geny, Araujo, Maxi.
Standings
| # | Team | G | Pts | W | D | L | G |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 |
Sporting Clube de Portugal
|
7 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 14:9 |
| 23 |
Athletic Bilbao
|
7 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 7:11 |
Standings tracker
Athletic Bilbao
Sporting Clube de Portugal
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29
Position
7
8
Round
8
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Will both teams score?
YES
50%
NO
50%
Who will score first?
Athletic Bilbao
No goal
34%
Sporting Clube de Portugal
Prematch stats
Athletic Bilbao
Sporting Clube de Portugal
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10
Matches
3 - Wins
2 - Draws
5 - Loses
Goal Difference
-7
13
20
Scored
Conceded
+16
27
11
10
Matches
Wins - 7
Draws - 1
Loses - 2
Athletic Bilbao has fought hard in 7 matches. They won 2, drew 2, and lost 3. Their attack scored 7 goals, but defense let in 11. Now, compare that to Sporting Clube de Portugal. They won 4 of their 7 games, drew 1, and lost 2. Sporting's offense fired 14 goals, while their backline only conceded 9.
Sporting looks unstoppable with more wins and goals. Bilbao tries to hold on, but their record shows weaknesses. In goals per game, Sporting scores 2, Bilbao just 1. Fans cheer for Sporting's dynamic play, as they edge ahead in this thrilling contest.
Scored
Sporting Clube de Portugal is +100% Better in terms of Goals scored.
Full time
1st Half / 2nd Half
Over 0.5
43%
100%
Over 1.5
29%
57%
Over 2.5
29%
29%
Over 3.5
0%
14%
Failed to score
57%
0%
Statistics of Athletic Bilbao matches and Sporting Clube de Portugal matches within the tournament UEFA Champions League.
Athletic Bilbao, with their resilient yet cautious style, averages a modest one goal per match, often stumbling by failing to score in 57% of games, and rarely igniting matches with over 2.5 goals—meaning three or more strikes. These Lions from Bilbao score timidly in the first half at just 0.14 goals on average, though they roar back with 0.86 in the second, showing a defensive heart that sometimes falters against fiercer foes.
In stark contrast, Sporting Clube de Portugal unleashes a dynamic, goal-hungry attack, netting two goals per game and never failing to score, dominating with over 2.5 goals in 29% of matches and even surpassing 3.5 in 14%. These Portuguese warriors strike early and often, averaging 0.57 goals in the first half and exploding to 1.43 in the second, painting thrilling, high-octane battles that leave fans breathless with their relentless pursuit of victory.
Conceded
Sporting Clube de Portugal is +22% Better in terms of Conceded goals.
Full time
1st Half / 2nd Half
Over 0.5
71%
86%
Over 1.5
57%
29%
Over 2.5
14%
14%
Over 3.5
14%
0%
Clean sheets
29%
14%
Statistics of Athletic Bilbao matches and Sporting Clube de Portugal matches within the tournament UEFA Champions League.
Athletic Bilbao shows a tough defense, conceding 1.57 goals per match. They keep clean sheets 29% of the time. Sporting Clube de Portugal is sharper, allowing only 1.29 goals per game. Their clean sheets drop to 14%. Bilbao fights hard in halves, conceding 0.57 in the first and 1 in the second. Sporting stays strong early, with just 0.43 in the first half.
In matches, Bilbao often sees over 1.5 goals at 57%, while Sporting holds firm at 29%. Both teams limit over 2.5 goals to 14%. Bilbao's backline crumbles less in the first half, hitting clean sheets at 43%. Sporting shines there too, with 57%. These stats highlight Sporting's edge in key moments.
Goals handicap
Full time
1st Half
2nd Half
Athletic Bilbao fights hard with an 86% rate for the +2.5 handicap, showing they often stay competitive. Yet, Sporting Clube de Portugal surges ahead at 86% for both +2.5 and +1.5, proving their explosive attack leaves opponents struggling more than Bilbao's steady but less dominant style.
In the first half, both teams nail 100% for +1.5, but Sporting's 71% on +0.5 highlights their early push. The second half sees Sporting dominate at 86% for +1.5, making them a fiercer force overall, while Bilbao holds at 71%, underlining Sporting's relentless drive on the field.
Goals by Time Period
10 mins
15 mins
Athletic Bilbao
10 mins
Total goals
Scored
Conceded
0 - 10 mins
6%
0%
9%
11 - 20 mins
11%
0%
18%
21 - 30 mins
6%
0%
9%
31 - 40 mins
0%
0%
0%
41 - 50 mins
11%
14%
9%
51 - 60 mins
11%
14%
9%
61 - 70 mins
6%
14%
0%
71 - 80 mins
22%
43%
9%
81 - 90+ mins
27%
15%
37%
Sporting Clube de Portugal
10 mins
Total goals
Scored
Conceded
0 - 10 mins
0%
0%
0%
11 - 20 mins
9%
7%
11%
21 - 30 mins
4%
7%
0%
31 - 40 mins
13%
7%
22%
41 - 50 mins
4%
7%
0%
51 - 60 mins
4%
7%
0%
61 - 70 mins
30%
36%
22%
71 - 80 mins
17%
14%
33%
81 - 90+ mins
19%
15%
12%
Athletic Bilbao
15 mins
Total goals
Scored
Conceded
0 - 15 mins
11%
0%
18%
16 - 30 mins
11%
0%
18%
31 - 45 mins
6%
14%
0%
46 - 60 mins
17%
14%
18%
61 - 75 mins
28%
57%
9%
76 - 90+ mins
27%
15%
37%
Athletic Bilbao
15 mins
Total goals
Scored
Conceded
0 - 15 mins
9%
7%
11%
16 - 30 mins
4%
7%
0%
31 - 45 mins
17%
14%
22%
46 - 60 mins
4%
7%
0%
61 - 75 mins
39%
50%
22%
76 - 90+ mins
27%
15%
45%
Athletic Bilbao shows fierce spirit in the late minutes. They score big in the 71-80 and 81-90 plus times, like 22% and 27%. This makes them a tough team that fights back strong. Sporting Clube de Portugal also shines late, with 30% in 61-70 minutes and 19% in 81-90 plus. Both clubs build momentum in the second half, but Sporting peaks earlier than Athletic's final push.
In the early game, Athletic Bilbao starts slow, with only 6% in the first 10 minutes. They pick up in the 41-50 at 11%. Sporting keeps it steady from the start, hitting 9% in the first 15 minutes. This difference shows Athletic's patient style versus Sporting's quick attacks. Fans love how these teams turn games around with their scoring bursts.
Result by half
1st Half
2nd Half
Athletic Bilbao shows a tough spirit, but they rarely take the lead in the first half. Their wins sit at zero percent, with draws at 57 percent and losses at 43 percent. Sporting Clube de Portugal, full of energy, wins 29 percent of first halves and draws 43 percent, proving they start stronger than Bilbao's defensive style.
In the second half, Sporting roars back with 57 percent wins and just 14 percent losses, dominating the game. Athletic Bilbao fights on with 29 percent wins and 42 percent losses, highlighting Sporting's fierce comeback edge over Bilbao's resilient but weaker finish.
First goal
Statistics on the percentage of matches, where Athletic Bilbao and Sporting Clube de Portugal scored first in the UEFA Champions League of the 2025/2026 season
Sporting Clube de Portugal charges ahead like a fierce lion, scoring first in 71% of games. They start strong and set the pace.
Athletic Bilbao, on the other hand, stumbles at kickoff with 0% scoring first. What a huge gap between these two teams!
Cards statistics
Cards per match
Total cards per match for Athletic Bilbao and Sporting Clube de Portugal at the tournament UEFA Champions League in 2025/2026 season.
Total Cards
Team Cards
Cards Against Team
Athletic Bilbao and Sporting Clube de Portugal both average 2 cards per match, those yellow and red warnings in soccer. Yet, Sporting edges ahead with 71% for over 2.5 cards, compared to Bilbao's 57%, showing their fiercer style on the pitch. This makes Sporting look more aggressive, like lions hunting, while Bilbao plays with steady grit. Fans might feel the thrill in Sporting's games, where cards fly higher over 3.5 and 4.5 at 57% each, against Bilbao's lower 43% and 14%.
When it comes to team cards, both clubs hit over 0.5 at 71%, but Sporting pushes further with 43% for over 2.5, versus Bilbao's 29%, highlighting their bold attacks. For cards against them, Sporting sees 71% over 1.5, topping Bilbao's 29%, which paints Sporting as a team that stirs more chaos. This comparison reveals Sporting's dynamic edge, keeping matches alive with intensity, while Bilbao holds a tighter defense that feels more controlled and tough.
Trends
5 / 10 of her last matches Athletic Bilbao in all competitions ended in defeat
3 / 7 of last matches Athletic Bilbao in UEFA Champions League ended in defeat
6 / 10 of last matches Sporting Clube de Portugal in all tournaments ended with her victory
4 / 10 of last matches Sporting Clube de Portugal in UEFA Champions League ended with her victory
2 / 3 of last matches between the teams ended in victory Sporting Clube de Portugal
4 / 10 of last matches Athletic Bilbao in all competitions ended in a draw
2 / 7 of last matches Athletic Bilbao in UEFA Champions League ended in a draw
2 / 10 of last matches Sporting Clube de Portugal in all competitions ended in a draw
3 / 10 of last matches Sporting Clube de Portugal in UEFA Champions League ended in a draw
1 / 7 of the last matches Athletic Bilbao in UEFA Champions League ended with its defeat in the 1st half
