Athletic Club vs Sevilla Prediction, Lineups, Betting Pick, Latest La Liga Odds for Saturday, August 22nd
Athletic Club hosts Sevilla in their LaLiga opener. Get the latest lineups, team news, match facts, and predictions for this clash on Saturday, August 22nd.
OC Staff - August 22, 2026, 8:30 AM EDT
3 Minute ReadAthletic Club vs Sevilla Prediction: Can Sevilla Repeat Offensive Success in Second Match of La Liga Season?
Athletic Club kick off their LaLiga campaign on Saturday 22nd August 2026 at 15:00, welcoming a Sevilla side currently sitting in fourth place after an opening-day victory. The hosts, currently occupying thirteenth position before kicking a ball, will be desperate to improve on a disappointing twelfth-place finish last term, while the visitors look to build early momentum on their first road trip of the season.
Athletic Club vs Sevilla Form
The home side enter this season opener following a mixed pre-season campaign. In their last completed warm-up match, they fell to a narrow 1-0 defeat against Italian side Atalanta, which followed a 3-1 loss to Marseille. Prior to those defeats, the Basque outfit had shown promise with consecutive 3-0 victories over Burgos CF and Racing Santander.
Conversely, the visitors have already tasted competitive action this season, securing a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano in their opening match. This followed a pre-season that ended with a 2-1 defeat to Leverkusen, though they did pick up wins against FC Utrecht and NEC Nijmegen earlier in the summer.
Athletic Club vs Sevilla Head to Head
The most recent encounter between these two established Spanish clubs took place in January 2026, where Sevilla ran out 2-1 winners on home soil. However, looking at the broader picture, Athletic Club have historically enjoyed the upper hand.
In the last six meetings between the sides, the hosts have triumphed four times, with Sevilla winning once and one match ending in a draw. Crucially, the home side remain undefeated in their last three home fixtures against their Andalusian opponents.
Athletic Club vs Sevilla Odds
Athletic Club vs Sevilla Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Saturday, August 22nd, 2026
- Time: 11:00 AM ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN2, ESPN+, ESPN Deportes
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Athletic Club vs Sevilla Probable Lineups
Athletic Club (4-2-3-1): Simón; Berchiche, Álvarez, Paredes, Areso; Jauregizar, Galarreta; Navarro, Sancet, Williams; Guruzeta
Sevilla (4-2-3-1): Vlachodimos; Suazo, Castrín, Sangante, Iglesias; Agoumé, Guridi; Oso, Fernández, Sierra; Ure
Athletic Club vs Sevilla Team News
Athletic Club will have to cope without Unai Egiluz, who is set to miss the opening months of the season as he recovers from an anterior cruciate ligament injury. Dani Vivian is also a major doubt for the hosts as he continues his recovery from a knock.
For the visitors, Kike Salas is unavailable after being sent off in their opening-day victory over Rayo Vallecano. Alfon Gonzalez is also a doubt for the trip as he continues to recover from an injury that has kept him sidelined for a month.
Prediction: Athletic Club 1-1 Sevilla
With this being Athletic Club's first competitive fixture of the campaign, they may take some time to find their rhythm, whereas the visitors already have a competitive 90 minutes under their belt. Sevilla possess significant quality, notably in creating and finishing scoring chances, alongside their aerial dominance.
However, their tendency to make individual errors and struggle to retain possession could give the home side a route back into the game. Given the hosts' strong recent home record against this opposition, a closely fought draw seems the most logical outcome.
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Sevilla's tactical setup focuses on attacking with width, crossing often, and taking plenty of shots, which makes them a constant threat going forward. However, their defensive frailties—evidenced by conceding in their opener against Rayo Vallecano and failing to keep clean sheets in their major pre-season games—suggest the hosts will get opportunities. Both teams to score looks like an excellent angle for this clash.
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