Athletic Bilbao and Real Madrid go head-to-head at San Mames in La Liga this weekend. After losing at Villarreal in their last league fixture, Los Blancos are looking to get back to winning ways here.Check our Athletic Bilbao vs. Real Madrid core prediction
Bilbao are in the top half of the table and could cause Real problems in this one. However, the visitors are the odds-on favorites to get the three points. Check out our Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid score prediction and soccer picks. Check our Athletic Bilbao vs. Real Madrid core prediction
Last Game Records
These two met each other four times in the 2021-22 season. Real Madrid did the league double over Athletic Bilbao. After a 1-0 home win, Madrid won 2-1 on the road just a few weeks later.
Real also beat Bilbao in the Spanish Super Cup a year ago. However, when the two last locked horns, the Lions edged past the Madrid giants in the Copa del Rey back in February 2022.
Athletic Bilbao vs. Real Madrid Information
Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid
Date: Sunday, 22nd January. 3:00 PM
Location of the game: San Mames. Bilbao, Spain.
How to watch: ESPN+
Athletic Bilbao vs. Real Madrid Betting Analysis
Athletic Bilbao
The team Athletic Bilbao have had a mixed bag of results this season. They find themselves in eighth position right now after seven wins, five draws, and five defeats. The Red and Whites have collected a respectable 26 points from 17 games.
Ernesto Valverde’s men are looking for their first league win in four. Since a 3-0 home success over Real Valladolid before the international break, Bilbao have drawn with Real Betis and Osasuna and lost 3-1 at Real Sociedad.
They have been strong at home up to now, with just Espanyol and Atletico Madrid winning on their patch this season. The Lions have won three and drawn one of their last four league and cup games at San Mames.
Getting the better of the mighty Real Madrid will be no easy task, but Valverde’s troops will fancy their chances in front of their passionate home fans. Betting on today’s La Liga matches is a breeze, and our Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid score prediction is below.
Real Madrid
Real Madrid are battling away with fierce rivals Barcelona for the league title this season. Los Blancos had it all their own way last term, but Barca are looking much more like their formidable selves this time around.
Both clubs have played 16 league games each, with Barcelona ahead by three points. The Real Madrid games are never dull affairs, and Los Merengues were involved in a thrilling Spanish Super Cup final with Barcelona last week. Unfortunately for Ancelotti, they were beaten 3-1 in Riyadh.
Real Madrid also lost their last fixture in La Liga. Karim Benzema leveled from the spot on the hour-mark after Villarreal had taken the lead just after the break. Three minutes after the equalizer, Gerard Moreno’s penalty won the points for the Yellow Submarine.
Real Madrid will be desperate to get back to winning ways in the league after letting Barcelona open a three-point gap at the top. Despite their shaky form in recent weeks, the Vikings are the bookies’ favorites to come out on top in this one.
Athletic Bilbao vs. Real Madrid Betting Preview
1×2:
Ath Bilbao +206
Draw +260
Real Madrid +150
Asian Handicap:
Ath Bilbao +0.00 AH +199
Real Madrid +0.00 AH -120
Over/Under:
Over 2.50 Goals -105
Under 2.50 Goals +104
This season’s Athletic Bilbao stats at home have been impressive. Not many sides have left Sam Mames with the points, and only Barcelona and Osasuna have a better home record right now.
Real Madrid have been strong on their travels this term. They have won seven of their nine matches on the road and are level at the top of the away table with Barcelona on 21 points each.
Below you will find the latest soccer betting odds for out Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid score prediction.
Athletic Bilbao vs. Real Madrid Betting Prediction
Athletic Bilbao are not an easy nut to crack at San Mames, but we are backing Real Madrid to get the job done in the Basque Country.
Los Blancos have won without conceding on five occasions away from home this season. You can get +333 for the away side to win to nil this weekend. As for the correct score, there is excellent value in +800 for Real to win 1-0.
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