PREVIEW | Athletic Bilbao vs Sporting - team news, lineups, predictions

Posted Wednesday, January 28, 2026 by 7M Sport

[(Athletic Bilbao) Strength]:
1. Athletic Bilbao have scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches, averaging nearly 2 goals per game, showing a fully unleashed offensive firepower.

[(Athletic Bilbao) Weakness]:
1. In terms of recent form, Athletic Bilbao have only won 1 of their last 10 matches across all competitions, indicating poor form.
2. Athletic Bilbao have conceded 15 goals in their last 5 matches, averaging 3 goals conceded per game, indicating poor defensive performance.
3. The two teams have faced each other 3 times in total, with Athletic Bilbao winning 1 and losing 2, placing them at a disadvantage.
4. Athletic Bilbao have only covered the spread in 2 of their last 10 matches, performing below external expectations.

[(Sporting CP) Strength]:
1. In terms of recent form, Sporting CP are currently on a 3-match winning streak, demonstrating extremely excellent form.
2. Sporting CP have scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches, averaging nearly 2 goals per game, showing a fully unleashed offensive firepower.
3. Athletic Bilbao have scored 3 goals in their last 5 home matches, while Sporting CP have scored 10 goals in their last 5 away matches.
4. In their last 3 encounters, Sporting CP have scored 6 goals and conceded 4, showing an advantage in both offensive and defensive statistics.
5. Sporting CP have covered the spread in 2 of their last 3 matches, performing above external expectations.

[Tips]:
Sporting CP currently lead Athletic Bilbao in the standings, and both teams will battle for a qualification spot in this match. Comparing the recent form of both sides, Athletic Bilbao have only won 1 of their last 10 matches across all competitions, while Sporting CP are currently on a 3-match winning streak. In terms of head-to-head records, Sporting CP hold the upper hand. The current odds give the home team a -0.25 handicap. Considering Sporting CP's historical record and superior form, the away team are favored to avoid defeat.

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