Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid – La Liga Betting Tips

Athletic Bilbao welcomes the current La Liga league leaders, Real Madrid to their home ground for their 19th fixture in La Liga. Athletic Bilbao is currently sitting 7th in La Liga at 24 points, 6 points off the top 4. 

Real Madrid are the current league leaders, and have occupied that spot for most of the season. They have accumulated 43 points and are 6 points ahead of second place Sevilla that might close the gap to 3 points if they win their outstanding match against Barcelona. 

Real Madrid dropped points in their last game (a 0-0 draw against Cadiz) despite controlling bulk of the game, but will they return to their winning ways against a stronger side? Here are our tips for this match.    

Athletic Bilbao Form and Team News

Athletic Bilbao in their recent games haven’t been finding their stride. They have only won 1 game of the last 5 matches played in La Liga. They have lost 2 and drawn 2 in that same period which indicates that they are far from a decent form. 

However, 2 of their losses was against the top 2 in La Liga (Real Madrid and Sevilla), but they have failed to beat 2 other average strength teams, and now they face Real Madrid again. 

On the bright side, they played excellently well against a high-flying Real Betis after coming from 2-1 down to win the game.

For the team news, Athletic Bilbao has some injury issues and they are Berchiche Y (Convalescence), Martinez I (Illness), Nolaskoain P (Ankle Injury), Simon U (Illness), Villalibre A (Muscle Injury), and Vivian D (Muscle Injury).   

Real Madrid Form and Team News

Real Madrid has been in an impressive form, and even though they drew 0-0 against Cardiz on their last match, they are still a top force to reckon with. They have accumulated 43 points, scored 39 goals and conceded only 15 in 18 matches. 

Their last match against Cardiz saw star names like Eden Hazard return to the squad, dazzled but failed to break down the Cardiz backline. 

For the team news, Asensio M (Illness), Bale G (Illness), Carvajal D (Muscle Injury), Isco (Illness), Lunin A (Illness), Marcelo (Illness), Modric L (Illness), and Rodrygo. 

Odds By Casumo

Real Madrid is the Casumo bookie favorite to win this fixture at 2.12 odds, while Athletic Bilbao is placed at 3.35 odds. If the match is to be a draw, the odds is 3.45. 

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Our Tipsters Angle

Real Madrid has been Spain’s best club team this season and they are miles better than any other team this season. Their last match, they took the foot off the gas, but secured a goalless draw. 

Athletic Bilbao has been in a bad form, but their last match against Real Betis showed a team willing to change their bad form and return to winning ways. 

Below are our tips for this match:

Tip 1:  Real Madrid Win

Even though Real Madrdi drew their last match, they controlled much of it and had a big number of chances and shots on goal. Athletic Bilbao, even though their last match showed intent, there are still glaring concerns which will likely be exploited by Real Madrid.

Also, in their last 5 matches in all competitions, Real Madrid has won 4 and lost one. We don’t don’t the Athletic Bilbao defense holding the Real Madrid attack in this match. 

Real Madrid to win is available at the Casumo sportsbook at 2.12 odds, which is a good value for this bet.

Tip 2:  Real Madrid to Score

Yes, we know that Real Madrid did not score in their last game, but it is a one-time thing and it happens. Athletic Bilbao has been letting in goals as their defense are in disarray now. Also, in the last 5 games between Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao, Real Madrid has scored in all 5 games.  

Real Madrid to score market option is available at the Casumo Sportsbook at 1.21 odds. 

Conclusion

Real Madrid has been in excellent form this season, and they don’t look like succumbing to any La Liga team yet. Carlo Ancelotti has setup the team excellently well to approach each game with a winning mindset. 

While Athletic Bilbao is capable of causing problems for Real Madrid, but we don’t have confidence that they would steal a win here. 

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