On Sunday 25 October 2026, Athletic Bilbao play Getafe in La Liga. Our model likes 2 bets here. The one it likes most is Getafe +1 Goal Handicap, priced at -130 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.
Athletic Bilbao vs Getafe: Getafe +1 Goal Handicap (-130)
Odds correct at time of publishing As Athletic Bilbao prepares to host Getafe, recent form tells a compelling story. Bilbao's home record reveals a struggling 1-3-1 in their last five, averaging just 1.2 goals per game while conceding 1.0. Their inability to generate consistent attacking threat is evident, with an average xG of 0.0-an alarming stat for a home side. Getafe, meanwhile, may be on the road, but their recent encounters against Bilbao have been competitive, holding a 2-1-2 record in their last five meetings. They show grit, having averaged 0.6 goals in their last five outings while maintaining a stalwart defense. With Bilbao's recent struggles and Getafe's tenacity, backing Getafe with a handicap of 1 feels like a smart play. They're poised to at least keep things close, if not steal a point, making this an enticing opportunity for savvy bettors.
Athletic Bilbao vs Getafe: Under 2.5 Total Goals (-154)
Odds correct at time of publishing As Athletic Bilbao prepares to host Getafe, the under 2.5 goals market looks particularly enticing. Both teams have struggled offensively in recent outings, with Bilbao averaging just one goal per game at home over their last five and Getafe netting a mere 0.6 goals across their last five encounters. Defensively, they've shown resilience, with Bilbao allowing just 0.8 goals per match at home, while Getafe has conceded 1.2 goals overall, but their away form has been particularly troubling, failing to score in their last five trips. Throw in the fact that both sides have registered minimal expected goals (xG) figures recently, and it's clear that a low-scoring affair is on the cards. With both teams seemingly prioritizing defense, betting on under 2.5 goals feels like a strategic play here.
That is how our model reads Athletic Bilbao v Getafe. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back anything. And if a game does not feel right to you, the strongest move is to skip it -- there is another one tomorrow.