- This will be the 10th meeting between these two sides in the top-flight: both have won three times so far, there have also been three draws.
- In Bilbao, the hosts won the first two meetings; a draw and a win for the guests in the last fixture complete the record.
- The Basque side have won only one of their last five league games, recording two draws and as many defeats in the process.
- JoaquÃn Caparrós' side have conceded two or more goals in each of their last four league games (11 in total).
- However, at home they are unbeaten in their last seven games (six wins and a draw).
- Athletic have conceded 73% of their goals (30 out of 41) after the break - currently the highest ratio in La Liga.
