Prediction for match Espanyol — Athletic Club

Odds and Probabilities for the Match Outcome

In La Liga on May 13, Espanyol will face Athletic Club. The odds for the outcomes are as follows: Athletic Club to win is at 2.67, Espanyol's victory is at 2.92, and a draw is at 3.35. According to the probabilities set for this match, Athletic Club has a 36.88% chance, Espanyol has a 33.72% chance, and a draw is at 29.39%. The balance of power is quite close, but Athletic Club has a slight edge in both probability and odds. Additionally, the over 2.0 total goals market is priced at 1.55, making it an attractive option considering the recent form of both teams.

Team Results and Statistics

Looking at Espanyol's last three matches, they lost to Sevilla 1-2, were defeated by Real Madrid 0-2, and drew with Levante 0-0. In recent fixtures, Athletic Club lost to Valencia 0-1, defeated Alavés 4-2, and lost to Atlético Madrid 2-3. Over their last five matches, Espanyol has averaged 38% possession, received 3.8 yellow cards, committed 16.2 fouls, and recorded 1.6 offsides per game. Athletic Club appears more disciplined with 49.8% possession, 1.8 yellow cards, 12.2 fouls, and 0.8 offsides. In their head-to-head meeting on December 22, 2025, Athletic Club lost to Espanyol 1-2.

How Many Goals Will Be in the Espanyol vs Athletic Club Match?

Over the last five games, Espanyol has averaged 2.2 goals per match, while Athletic Club has averaged 3.2. Espanyol scores 0.4 and concedes 1.8 goals, whereas Athletic Club scores 1.6 and concedes 1.6. Espanyol has had over 2.5 goals in 2 out of 5 matches, and Athletic Club in 3 out of 5. In the first half, over 1.5 goals occurred once for both teams, but in the second half, Espanyol had 4 out of 5 matches over 1.5, compared to Athletic Club's 2 out of 5. Espanyol tends to score late (76-90 minutes, 71%), while Athletic Club scores between 46-60 and 76-90 minutes (29% each). Espanyol concedes mostly in the second half (46-60 minutes - 60%), whereas Athletic Club concedes between 16-30 and 76-90 minutes (27% each). Given both teams' tendency for high-scoring second halves and over totals, betting on over 2.0 total goals seems justified.

Corners: Numbers and Potential Bets

Espanyol averages 4.8 corners over the last 5 matches, and Athletic Club averages 8.4. Espanyol has gone over 9.5 corners in 3 out of 5 matches, and Athletic Club in 2 out of 5. Considering the total corners, the combined average is 13.2, with the nearest total at 9.5: over 9.5 is priced at 1.87, under 9.5 at 1.83. Athletic Club is favored in the corners market with odds of 2.02. Given Athletic Club's high activity in delivering corners and Espanyol's decent average, the over 9.5 corners bet seems viable for this match.