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Athletic Bilbao and Atletico Madrid will lock horns in the fourth round of La Liga at San Mames on Saturday.
The hosts are coming off their first win of the campaign and will look to build some momentum with another victory.
Atletico Madrid, meanwhile, will set their sights on extending their unbeaten run.
Read our Athletic Bilbao vs Atletico Madrid prediction, preview and betting tips below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Athletic Bilbao vs Atletico Madrid key stats
- Five or more cards were awarded in five of the last seven H2Hs.
- Athletic Bilbao conceded first in four of their last five matches.
- Seven of Atletico Madrid's last eight games went above the 2.5-goal threshold.
Athletic Bilbao vs Atletico Madrid preview: Goals expected
Athletic Bilbao vs Atletico Madrid — Tale of the Tape
| Athletic Bilbao | vs | Atletico Madrid |
|---|---|---|
| 12th | Position | 3rd |
| 3 | Points | 7 |
| 3 | Goals For | 7 |
| 5 | Goals Against | 3 |
| 1 | Clean Sheets | 1 |
| 18th | Home / Away Rank | 2nd |
*These figures were accurate at the time of publishing.
After kicking off their campaign with back-to-back defeats, Athletic Bilbao earned their first win of the season by defeating Celta Vigo 2-0 on the road last weekend.
Alex Berenguer opened the scoring in the 20th minute before Robert Navarro doubled the lead for the Basque side two minutes later, and despite Celta Vigo's efforts to claw their way back into the game, Athletic Club were able to hold on for the win.
Ahead of their second home game of the season, the San Mames outfit have a few players sidelined due to injury.
Benat Prados is still suffering from a thigh injury sustained in training and is expected to return in mid-September. Dani Vivian is sidelined with a groin problem, while Unai Egiluz is continuing his long-term recovery following a severe knee ligament injury from last term.
On the other hand, Atletico Madrid are coming off a 3-1 victory at Sevilla.
Diego Simeone's troops have now earned seven points from a possible nine and have scored multiple goals in each of their league matches this season.
The Argentine manager may still be without Julian Alvarez on Saturday, even though the 26-year-old rejoined group training following his recent illness/discomfort, as his match fitness remains under review.
The visitors will definitely be without Alexander Sorloth, who has missed the early stages of the campaign due to a muscular injury. The Norwegian is scheduled to return in mid-September, while transfer deadline-day loan arrival Jonathan David is eligible and available to bolster Simeone's options up front.
Atletico Madrid have been the dominant side in recent clashes between these sides, having won four of the last five H2Hs. However, the visitors lost three of their last four trips to this stadium.
Athletic Bilbao vs Atletico Madrid form guide & betting tips
| Athletic Bilbao | vs | Atletico Madrid |
|---|---|---|
L
L
W
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La Liga Form |
W
D
W
|
| 3 | Points | 7 |
| 12th | Form Table | 3rd |
| 3 | Goals For | 7 |
| 5 | Goals Against | 3 |
L
L
L
L
W
|
Form (All Comps) |
L
W
W
D
W
|
Whispers Predicts: Athletic Bilbao 1-2 Atletico Madrid
At 7/5 (2.40), Atletico Madrid are considered favourites by the bookmakers ahead of this clash.
While Athletic Bilbao have lost two of their last three matches, Atletico Madrid won three of their last four games in all competitions, and considering their dominance in recent H2Hs, we are leaning toward the visitors for the win.
Additionally, seven of Atletico Madrid's last eight games produced goals at both ends, and this can be backed at 8/11 (1.73).
We also fancy Atletico Madrid & BTTS – Yes at 7/2 (4.50), as was the case in two of the visiting team's last four fixtures.
> Over 2.5 total goals at 10/11 (1.91) | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – Yes at 8/11 (1.73) | Likelihood: Probable
> Match result: Atletico Madrid at 7/5 (2.40) | Likelihood: Probable
> Atletico Madrid & BTTS – Yes at 7/2 (4.50) | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct Score: 1-2 at 17/2 (9.50) | Likelihood: Outsider