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 |