Barcelona will host Bilbao in a rearranged La Liga Matchday 1 fixture, with the champions looking to build on an emphatic opening-weekend victory.
Barca could hardly have asked for a better start to their title defence, hammering Elche 5-0 away from home.
Raphinha and Fermín López both scored twice, while new signing Karim Adeyemi also scoring on his competitive debut. Anthony Gordon came off the bench and supplied two assists.
Bilbao, on the other hand, began their campaign with a 3-1 defeat to Sevilla, leaving Edin Terzić’s new-look side facing an extremely difficult early test in Catalonia.
Barcelona also have an extraordinary home record, winning their last 12 home league matches, while averaging close to three goals per game.
The visitors, meanwhile, have struggled away from home, going without a win in seven of their last eight away matches.
Barca have beaten Bilbao in all of their last six matches against them and are undoubtedly favorites to maintain their impressive streak here.
We have a look at both teams ahead of kick off and offer our predicted outcome of the match.
What time does Barcelona vs Bilbao start?
The match kicks off at 10PM E.A.T at the Spotify Camp Nou
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Barcelona vs Bilbao team news
Frenkie de Jong remains unavailable with a meniscus injury and new signing Rodri is also sidelined here.
The exact midfield and attacking configuration will depend on Gavi’s fitness and Flick’s decision regarding Raphinha’s position.
Gordon’s introduction from the bench against Elche saw the former Newcastle winger provide two assists, however he may still have to settle for a place on the bench.
The rest of the team will remain unchanged from the side that started against Elche, with Lamine Yamal and Fermin Lopez starting.
For Bilbao, Dani Vivian is injured while Unai Eguiluz and Nico Serrano are also unavailable. Left-back Yuri Berchiche is suspended following his dismissal against Sevilla.
There was also a fitness-management concern surrounding Oihan Sancet, who was withdrawn from training early on Monday.
Barcelona vs Bilbao head-to-head and current form
Barcelona have won six consecutive meetings against Bilbao, with the visitors failing to score in their last five encounters against them.
Their current records are completely opposite ahead of the match as Barca have won four and lost just one of their last five matches in all competitions, while Bilbao have only managed one win and lost all the remaining four.
Current form:
Barcelona – WWWWL
Bilbao – LLLLW
Barcelona vs Bilbao recent matches
- Bilbao 0-1 Barcelona (March 7, 2026)
- Barcelona 5-0 Bilbao (January 7, 2026)
- Barcelona 4-0 Bilbao (November 22, 2025)
- Bilbao 0-3 Barcelona (May 25, 2025)
- Bilbao 0-2 Barcelona (January 8, 2025)
Barcelona vs Bilbao prediction
Flick’s side were outstanding against Elche, scoring five times and demonstrating that their attack has lost little despite the summer changes.
Bilbao have the players to cause problems in transition, but their defensive absences are concerning and their recent record against Barca is disheartening.
Barcelona’s extraordinary recent record against Athletic, their 5-0 opening-day performance and the visitors’ defensive absences make the champions strong favourites.
Prediction – Barcelona to win – PLACE YOUR BET ON THIS GAME HERE!