Real Madrid are back in the title race. Los Blancos are second on the log, just one point behind leaders Barcelona, with a game in hand. Can they make four wins in four La Liga matches as they head to Bilbao on Wednesday? Our Athletic Club vs Real Madrid predictions guide previews this contest.
Athletic Club has not won against Real Madrid in the La Liga since March 2015. Can they end their winless streak against the Los Blancos on Wednesday?
| ℹ️ Tournament: | Spanish La Liga season 2024-25, Matchday 16 |
| ⚽️ Venue: | Estadio de San Mamés, Bilbao, Spain |
| 🗓️ Date: | 4 December 2024 |
| ⏰ Time: | 20:00 GMT on Wednesday |
Soccer best bookmakers have offered Real Madrid odds of 2.15 (7/6) to secure a win in this clash. Their hosts, Athletic, are underdogs with odds of 3.40 (12/5) to secure victory. Athletic Club vs Real Madrid odds for a stalemate are 3.65 (8/3).
Real Madrid have lost just one of their past five meetings with the Lions. In their last five meetings, Los Blancos have won three times with one draw.
Athletic Bilbao is unbeaten in their last ten matches in all competitions as they host reigning champions Real Madrid in midweek La Liga action. Their impressive form extends beyond domestic play, as they have also excelled in Europe. Their most recent Europa League game saw them snatch a 3-0 victory over Elfsborg. With that win, Athletic currently sits second in the Europa League standings.
Domestically, Ernesto Valverde’s side has been in exceptional form, marked by a 1-0 win in the Basque derby against Real Sociedad and a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Rayo Vallecano last Sunday. The Lions have been unbeaten since early October and are currently 4th in La Liga with 26 points.
Athletic have a fully fit squad for this game.
Real Madrid are second in La Liga with 33 points and a game in hand. Los Blancos have impressed domestically, suffering just one loss in the El Clásico, while securing ten wins and three draws. Their unbeaten away record includes three wins and three draws.
However, their European form has been poor. Los Blancos sit 24th in the Champions League standings with only two wins from five games. After a 2-0 loss to Liverpool, Madrid rebounded with a 2-0 league victory over Getafe and now focus on extending their strong domestic run at San Mamés. According to our 24/25 La Liga betting tips, they are a strong favorite to retain their La Liga title this season.
Tchouameni, Vinicius, Alaba, Camavinga, Militao and Carvajal will miss this game.
Here are our Athletic Club vs Real Madrid betting predictions for this clash:
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Real Madrid is in excellent form in La Liga, remaining unbeaten in their away matches with three wins and three draws. Notably, they haven’t lost to Athletic Club in La Liga since 2015, achieving eight wins and a draw in their last nine encounters. This impressive dominance sets the stage for their winning streak to continue in the midweek showdown.
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Real Madrid’s recent form suggests a strong chance of a clean sheet in this clash. Despite injuries in defense, they have secured three straight league victories without conceding. Historically, five of their last six meetings with Athletic Bilbao have ended with clean sheets. Athletic’s previous home defeat was a narrow 1-0 loss to Atletico Madrid, and a similar outcome seems likely here, with both teams scoring appearing improbable.
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Kylian Mbappé’s early life in the Spanish capital has not gone as well as anticipated, but the Frenchman has hit the ground running recently. He’s scored in three of his last five league games, including Sunday’s 2-0 win over Getafe. With eight league goals and ten across all competitions, his current form suggests he’s well-positioned to add to his tally in Wednesday’s clash. Odds for this option currently stand at 2.40 (7/5) on all La Liga 2024/25 betting apps.
The following are our Athletic Club vs Real Madrid betting picks for the game:
We expect Madrid’s impressive run in the league to continue with another victory at San Mamés. Use our Athletic Club vs Real Madrid betting tips to stake and win extra cash on any of our endorsed sports betting platforms.
