Atlético Madrid - Athletic Bilbao predictions

Betting odds can be illusive at times and Athletic Bilbao are more than capable of pulling an upset. However, Atlético Madrid should have a clear path to victory if they stick to the plan.

It’s highly unlikely that Team from Bilbao will manage to get some points this round. Atletico are at a considerable advantage, so even a draw would be a success for the visitors.

The home team impressed most of their supporters with a very strong performance in the previous round. They had a slight edge in terms of betting odds, but the matchup was generally quite balanced. Instead of a pitched battle, though, Atletico dominated the proceedings throughout, eventually settling on a decisive 0:3 victory.

The Saturday’s away team heads into this La Liga match on the back of a solid HT/FT home win (7:1) over Real Valladolid. It was a rather straightforward triumph during which Athletic went ahead early on and never let their lead get in danger.

You may want to look at The Lions as good candidates for markets like BTTS bets or Over 5 Goals. They have more than 5 goals on record from their previous 3 games alone.

Placed number 3rd in the standings, the hosts are still in the runnings for the La Liga title. Getting the 1 point they need to get to first place is easier said than done, however.

It will be interesting to see if Team from Bilbao manage to beat this odds in this, the second clash with Atletico Madrid this season. The first time around they lost with to a 1-point difference.

Fortunately, both teams will have a complete lineup this Saturday, with no players out due to injury or suspension.

Though it’s a stretch, a Draw bet is likely the best option when it comes to betting on this match. With the odds at 3.46 with Pncl, it’s not exactly the safest of bets – but it’s quite strong when it comes to value.