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Round 2 - La Liga

Athletic Club VS Sevilla FC

San Mamés Stadium

22 August, 2026

Overview:

Athletic Club enter this matchup as the stronger side on current and recent evidence, with a top-four 2024-25 La Liga finish and an elite defensive profile, while Sevilla FC profile as less stable in overall consistency.[1][3] Athletic’s home advantage and defensive structure make them likelier to control the game, but Sevilla’s tactical resilience keeps a draw within range.[1][3]

Recent H2H results: Balanced, low-scoring

Prediction:

Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 1-0 in favor of Athletic Club.
Athletic are expected to prioritize central protection, aggressive pressing in the high block, and quick transition defense, which should limit Sevilla’s space between lines.[1] Sevilla will likely need to survive pressure phases and exploit transitions or set pieces to stay competitive.
Athletic’s superior defensive metrics and stronger recent league performance tilt the probabilities toward a home win, with a moderate chance of a draw if Sevilla keep the tempo controlled.[1][3]

Last Update: 27-07-2026

Stats:

Athletic Club Sevilla FC
Expected Possession
52.8 47.2
Average Goals Per Match
1.55 1.15
Win Probability
54 19
Position Team Won Drawn Lost Points
1 Barça 31 1 6 94
2 Real Madrid 27 5 6 86
3 Villarreal 22 6 10 72
4 Atleti 21 6 11 69
5 Real Betis 15 15 8 60
6 Celta 14 12 12 54
7 Getafe 15 6 17 51
8 Rayo Vallecano 12 14 12 50
9 Valencia 13 10 15 49
10 Real Sociedad 11 13 14 46
11 Espanyol 12 10 16 46
12 Athletic 13 6 19 45
13 Sevilla FC 12 7 19 43
14 Alavés 11 10 17 43
15 Elche 10 13 15 43
16 Levante 11 9 18 42
17 Osasuna 11 9 18 42
18 Mallorca 11 9 18 42
19 Girona 9 14 15 41
20 Real Oviedo 6 11 21 29
Name Club Country Matches Goals Assists
K. Mbappé RMA FRA 31 25 4
V. Muriqi MAL KOS 37 23 1
A. Budimir OSA CRO 37 17 N/A
F. Torres FCB SPA 35 16 3

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