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Ath Bilbao vs Real Madrid – Prediction, and Match Preview
Ath Bilbao vs Real Madrid – Athletic Bilbao comes into this match on the heels of a 1-1 La Liga draw with Real Madrid.
That match, Athletic Bilbao had 36% possession, 15 attempts, nine shots on goal, and one goal. The only Athletic Bilbao goal came from Oihan Sancet (49′). Nine shots on goal for Real Madrid, but just one were on target. Rey Almagro scored for Real Madrid in the 72nd minute.
Athletic Bilbao hasn’t kept a clean sheet in too many games. Athletic Bilbao has surrendered eleven goals in their last six games due to inability to stop opponents. Despite that, this game may maintain that pattern.
Considering their current form, Real Madrid has allowed goals in five of their previous six games, allowing opponents to score eight goals overall. Real Madrid should definitely do better on defense.
Ath Bilbao vs Real Madrid – Betting Analysis
When comparing their previous head-to-head matches, which date back to January 12, 2021, Athletic Bilbao has won one and Real Madrid has won four, with one match ending in a draw.
During this time, the two teams combined for 11 goals, with Los Leones scoring 3 and Los Blancos scoring 8. That is 1.83 goals per game on average.
The two teams’ most recent league encounter took place on April 6, 2023, on La Liga match day 38, with Real Madrid defeating Athletic Bilbao 1–1.
Real Madrid had 64% of the possession throughout that period, and they had only one of their nine shots on goal go in. Only Karim Benzema (72′) was on the scoresheet for them.
Only one of Athletic Bilbao’s fifteen total shots on goal were on target in the opposing end. Sancet Oihan (49′) scored. That was Isidro Díaz de Mera officiating the contest.
Against this Real Madrid team, who we believe should be able to grind out a win, Athletic Bilbao will have their job cut out for them in terms of scoring.
What are the best odds for the game?
Checking on the latest odds for this match on the full-time result market, victory for Athletic Bilbao is best priced at 3.3, a wager on a draw is 3.5, and betting on the win for Real Madrid can get you 2.1. Those are the most competitive prices available at the current time.
Ath Bilbao vs Real Madrid – Head-to-Head
Our Prediction: Under 2.5 Goals
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