Head-to-head overview

Based on the matches in our database.

Athletic Bilbao 1313 draws17 Espanyol
43
Meetings
2.51
Goals / game
63%
Both teams scored
44%
Over 2.5 goals
Athletic Bilbao

Facts about Athletic Bilbao

Scored in33/43 (77%)
Conceded in36/43 (84%)
Goals scored53 · 1.23/game
Longest winning streak3
Longest unbeaten run5
Longest losing streak3
Longest run without a win7
Espanyol

Facts about Espanyol

Scored in36/43 (84%)
Conceded in33/43 (77%)
Goals scored55 · 1.28/game
Longest winning streak3
Longest unbeaten run7
Longest losing streak3
Longest run without a win5
By competition
CompetitionAthletic BilbaoDrawEspanyolGames
La Liga11121740
Copa del Rey2103
All competitions13131743

ELO comparison

Five-year rating histories overlaid, with a neutral head-to-head forecast.

Athletic Bilbao1967
gap 50
1917Espanyol
2131180820222023202420252026
If they met (neutral venue)
Athletic Bilbao
43%
Draw
29%
Espanyol
28%

All meetings

43 matches on record

13 May 2026
La Liga
EspanyolEspanyol20Athletic BilbaoAthletic Bilbao
BTTSO2.5
22 Dec 2025
La Liga
Athletic BilbaoAthletic Bilbao12EspanyolEspanyol
BTTSO2.5
16 Feb 2025
La Liga
EspanyolEspanyol11Athletic BilbaoAthletic Bilbao
BTTSO2.5

Athletic Bilbao recent form

Espanyol recent form

Athletic Bilbao has gone head to head with Espanyol 43 times since 2005, winning 13 and scoring 53 goals. Espanyol, in turn, has won 17 and scored 55 goals. There have been 13 draws between Athletic Bilbao and Espanyol. Across all meetings both teams have scored in 63% of games and 44% have produced over 2.5 goals, at an average of 2.51 goals per game.