Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction & Betting Tips - LaLiga
by Sridhar | in LaLiga Prediction
Real Madrid will hope to take another big step towards the La Liga title as they host a tricky Athletic Club side. The Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid will see this match played out on Sunday, with the hosts leading the title race by a mile. Madrid are at the top of the standings with 72 points and have an eight-point lead over Barcelona. Athletic are fourth in the standings with 56 points, but they have Atletico Madrid hot on their heels, just a point behind. While Madrid has the distraction of an upcoming Champions League match against Manchester City, Athletic have no such worries. Can the visitors surprise the leaders and add some spice to the race for the La Liga title?
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The Best Betting Odds for Real Madrid v Athletic Bilbao Match
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.5 | 4.33 | 6 |
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4.87 | 2.87 | 1.81 |
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4.87 | 2.87 | 1.81 |
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1.56 | 4.26 | 5.7 |
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Who will win the Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao Football match?
The best predictions and winner betting odds for the match between Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao of LaLiga on 3/31/24 :
- There is a probability of 49.85% ⭐ for Real Madrid to win this match against Athletic Bilbao ⚽ with odds of 4.87 found at 1xbet.
- Bet365 ⭐ has the best odds for a draw prediction ⚽️ at 4.33 which implies a probability of 31.58%.
- Currently, the best odds ⭐ for Athletic Bilbao to win the match are about 6 at Bet365. That means a probability of 18.57%.
Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao Form
Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao's standings in the LaLiga
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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1
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84 | 33 | 26 | 6 | 1 | 49 |
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5
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58 | 33 | 16 | 10 | 7 | 20 |
Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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6 Mar 2024 - Champions League
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4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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29 Feb 2024 - Copa del Rey
25 Feb 2024 - LaLiga
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Real Madrid against Athletic Bilbao : Head to Head (H2H)
67 %
17 %
17 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
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4 Jun 2023 - LaLiga
22 Jan 2023 - LaLiga
3 Feb 2022 - Copa del Rey
16 Jan 2022 - Super Cup
22 Dec 2021 - LaLiga
Real Madrid - Athletic Bilbao: Form Analysis
Real Madrid brushed aside Osasuna 2-0 in their last match before the international break. That extended their unbeaten run in all competitions to 12 matches, which included eight wins and four draws. Yet, three of those draws have come in their last six matches, and another draw here could make things interesting in the title race. There's also the upcoming Champions League quarterfinal match first leg against Manchester City, which is likely to be a massive distraction. The hosts are still likely to go all out for a win, considering the quality of the squad and the return of Jude Bellingham. To go with that, the hosts have yet to lose a competitive game at this venue this season, winning 17 and drawing three matches. That included 12 wins and two draws in the league, underscoring Madrid's supremacy in home matches this season.
Athletic defeated Deportivo Alaves 2-0 going into the international break. That result made it three wins and a draw from their last four competitive matches. League form is steady without being spectacular, as Athletic have won four, drawn three, and lost two of their last nine league matches. The big positive is the fact that Athletic have kept three clean sheets in a row in the league, including holding Barcelona to a 0-0 draw. The visitors would need this confidence to improve their game, which hasn't been up to par on the road. Athletic have won only one of their last five away league games, drawing and losing two each.
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Real Madrid against Athletic Bilbao Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Missing players
T. Courtois
DefenderD. Alaba
F. Mendy
Y. Berchiche
Real Madrid & Athletic Bilbao Squad Analysis
Real Madrid are without Vini Jr. for this match, as he serves a one-match suspension due to the accumulation of yellow cards. The hosts are also without Thibaut Courtois, Eder Militao, and David Alaba. Question marks remain over the availability of Eduardo Camavinga, who sustained an ankle injury during the international break. Jude Bellingham returns from his suspension, which is good news for the home fans. Athletic will have Aitor Paredes return from suspension, although he has a slight knock. Inigo Ruiz is doubtful with an injury, while Ander Herrera is out of this match for the visitors.
Real Madrid - Athletic Bilbao Key Points
- Madrid have won 17 of their last 23 matches in the league, drawing the other six
- In all competitions, Madrid have won 17 and drawn three of their home matches this season
- At this venue, Madrid have won eight of their last nine home league matches, while drawing the other
- Athletic have lost seven of their last eight league matches against Madrid, including a 2-0 defeat in the reverse fixture
- Athletic have lost two of their last five away league games, winning just once
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Our Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction
Madrid can take another big step towards the La Liga title with a win here, but it won't be straightforward. Athletic Club are more than capable of keeping Madrid quiet and getting something out of this match. Yet, the quality of the home side is enough to brush aside Athletic's challenge. Jude Bellingham's return is likely to give further impetus, although they are likely to miss Vini Junior's presence. Our prediction for Real Madrid vs Athletic is a win for Real Madrid.
Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao - Other Interesting Predictions
Jude Bellingham to score anytime
The absence of Vinícius Júnior is likely to hurt Real Madrid, but the return of Jude Bellingham is more than enough to cover that up. The Englishman has 16 goals in La Liga this season, and his journey started with a goal against Athletic in the return fixture. Back him to mark his return with another goal here.
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