Athletic Bilbao vs Atletico Madrid Predictions and Betting Tips
Top four chasing Atletico Madrid pay a visit to the San Mames to take on Athletic Club in what is expected to be a nice watch for fans and mutual alike this Saturday. Read on for our expert tips and predictions.
Athletic Club were big winners when both sides clashed in the Spanish Super Cup early this year, stretching their unbeaten run in this fixture to three games.
Simeone and Co. keen on getting back to winning ways
Bilbao's away form hasn't one that's filled with glitter and gold as they visited Cadiz last weekend without a win in their last four games on their travels. They did get off to a flying start at the Nuevo Mirandilla, however, with Munian, Raul Garcia and Vesga netting to provide their side with a healthy three-goal advantage heading into the halftime break. The Basque outfit, despite some attaching onslaught from the hots, managed to hold on for only their 4th away win in the league this season. This victory would put them in 8th position heading into this game, four points separating them from 7th-laced Villarreal and as such, a spot in Europe for next season is very much on the cards. Standing in front of them this weekend is a side looking to salvage their already-disappointing season with a place in the top four.
Atletico Madrid's title of defending champions would most likely be scrapped after this weekend with their local rivals set to seal the Spanish league crown in their next game. It has been an under-par season for Simeone and Co., however, they would be looking to, at least, make sure of a spot in the Champoins League next season as we head into the final five games of the season. Los Rojiblacos head into this game in 4th place, four points adrift of Real Betis who are the closest side close enough to challenge for the top four. In fact, Atletico Madrid could even leapfrog rivals Barcelona and Sevilla into 2nd position with the Madrid club just a measly two points behind the two sides. However, they would need to do better than they did last time out as they were held by Granada at the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano.
Athletic Club vs Atletico Madrid Team News
Athletic Bilbao possible starting XI:
Simon; Yuri, Vivian, Martinez, Balenziaga; N Williams, D Garcia, Vencedor, Muniain; I Williams, R Garcia
Atletico Madrid possible starting XI:
Oblak; Felipe, Hermoso, Reinildo;Llorente, De Paul, Kondogbia, Koke, Carrasco; Griezmann, Correa
Athletic Club vs Atletico Madrid Prediction: 1-1
Athletic Bilbao would surely fancy their chances as they head into this game having managed a win and a draw in two matches against Simeone's troops this season. The away side was from it against Granada last season and given that the hosts are an even tougher side to face, we're backing Marcelino and his charges to secure a least a point for themselves.
