If Barcelona can able to overcomes Bilbao today then they will overtake 2nd place from Atletico Madrid but recent result from Granada is really showed Barcelona performance was slightly decline and losing some of key players really have an affect to their performance especially losing Lewandowski that Barcelona don't have any worth replacement to forward position because so far Barcelona always be rely on Lewandowski to scores goals and recently Jules Koundé also has uncertain condition but hopefully he can be available for this match and i know from meetings statistics Barcelona without any problem can beat Bilbao but now it's different because Barcelona losing some players and Bilbao condition also in the good shape after only lose once from 5 latest matches
The odds for this match
Barcelona @1.60
Draw @3.60
Bilbao @5.00
Remaining without key players will only make Barcelona's appearance less stable. Their goal machine Lewandowski is not in good condition. This will be an opportunity for Bilbao to pressure Barcelona so that they cannot fully concentrate. On the other hand, Xavi will rotate several players, especially his attack line, because of course this requires Xavi to carry out a different strategy.
IMO Both Atletico Madrid, Girona and Barcelona have the same chance of occupying second place in the standings. Just need to compete, one of them gets full points. Because that way it will be easier for us to see which clubs are really benefiting.
Barcelona @1.60 is probably still pretty safe, @5.00 for Bilbao is a risky bet, but I'm interested.
If we talk about what has to happen in this match, I think we all know that they have to win in this match. At least they have to win if they want to stay at the top of the table. The point difference between them and the first-placed team in the La Liga competition, Real Madrid has been increasing. Even if they are able to win this match. They will still be one point behind Real Madrid. And I do not think the match is going to be as easy as people are thinking for Barcelona. I believe this match is going to be tough for Barcelona to win. The last match should have been a win for Barcelona. Probably they will be more determined to win in this match because of that.