TIPS - FC Barcelona VS Athletic Bilbao

[(FC Barcelona) Strength]:
1. FC Barcelona are currently in second place in the league table, three points behind the leaders Real Madrid CF. In this match, the team are determined to secure all three points to challenge for the top spot and are highly motivated.
2. In the last game, veteran striker Robert Lewandowski performed well, scoring a hat-trick.
3. Rashford performed outstandingly in the last game, providing two assists. So far this season, Rashford has scored 6 goals and provided 8 assists in all competitions, making him the player who has been directly involved in the most goals in the team.
4. FC Barcelona won 4-2 against RC Celta de Vigo in their last game and have achieved a record of 2 wins and 1 draw in their last 3 matches, including two victories in the league. The team's recent performance has been quite good.
5. FC Barcelona have achieved 6 wins and 1 loss in their 7 home games this season, with an astonishing win rate. Their only defeat was a 1-2 loss to Ligue 1 powerhouse Paris Saint-Germain FC in the UEFA Champions League, which shows that the team's home performance is quite outstanding.
6. In the last 10 encounters between the two teams, FC Barcelona have achieved an unbeaten record of 7 wins and 3 draws, holding a clear upper hand.

[(FC Barcelona) Neutral]:
1. FC Barcelona have scored 17 goals and conceded 9 ones in their last 5 matches. The team have a strong offensive force, but their defense is poor.

[(FC Barcelona) Weakness]:
1. Marc-Andre ter Stegen and Pablo Gavira are out due to injuries, Frenkie de Jong is suspended for this game, and Pedri is in doubt.
2. FC Barcelona won only 1 of their last 4 games in AH.

[(Athletic Bilbao) Strength]:
1. Athletic Bilbao are currently ranked 7th in the league table. Visiting strong FC Barcelona. Athletic Bilbao will strive for a draw or a win, and their fighting spirit is strong.
2. Nico Williams performed well in the last game. He scored the only goal of the match and helped the team win.
3. Gorka Guruzeta has scored a total of three goals in the last four games, with good form.
4. Athletic Bilbao ended their previous three-game losing streak with a 1-0 victory over Real Oviedo in their last match, and the team's form has shown signs of improvement.

[(Athletic Bilbao) Neutral]:
1. Athletic Bilbao have scored 6 goals and conceded 7 in their last 5 matches. The team's offensive performance is acceptable, but their defense is not solid enough.

[(Athletic Bilbao) Weakness]:
1. Inaki Williams, Maroan Sannadi, Benat Prados and Unai Egiluz are all absent from this game due to injuries.
2. Athletic Bilbao have only managed one draw and five losses in their last six away games, with a poor record. The team's away form is worrying.
3. Athletic Bilbao lost 3 of their last 4 games in AH.

[Tips]:
FC Barcelona have achieved 2 wins and 1 draw in their last 3 games, showing a decent form. The team have won 6 out of 7 home games this season, demonstrating a strong home performance.

On the other hand, Athletic Bilbao won their last game, ending their losing streak and improving their form. However, the team's recent away record has been poor and their away form is worrying.

The AH line is -1.25 for the home side, which is in favor of FC Barcelona.

Considering that Athletic Bilbao's away performance is rather poor, FC Barcelona are expected to win this game.

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