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Athletic Bilbao - Real Madrid
Spain Primera Liga - San Mames Stadium
1st Round
Prediction 1
Athletic Bilbao or Draw
69/100 (1.69)
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Prediction 2
BTTS
8/13 (1.62)
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* Betting odds were correct at the time of publication but are subject to change
Athletic Bilbao and Real Madrid lock horns at the San Mamés Barria in Brazil’s La Liga on Saturday, August 12th. Can Athletic Bilbao produce an upset on the opening weekend of the new season when they host Los Blancos? Read our La Liga predictions and betting tips along with the latest odds for the fixture below in our detailed match preview.
Today's Predictions for Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid
Real Madrid start life without Karim Benzema in Bilbao this weekend when they travel to take on Athletic Club. Read our top Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid predictions for this weekend’s fixture below. If you’re searching for more of the best football tips for today, we recommend checking out our dedicated page by clicking the link.
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Athletic Bilbao Double Chance
- Real Madrid lost each of their last two pre-season friendlies against Barcelona and Juventus, conceding six times along the way.
- Athletic Bilbao avoided defeat in four of their last six pre-season tests.
- Athletic Bilbao have lost only one of their last three meetings with Real Madrid.
- Real Madrid dropped points in eight of their 19 La Liga away fixtures last term.
Both Teams to Score
- Real Madrid kept just one clean sheet in four pre-season friendlies in the summer.
- Real Madrid secured just one clean sheet in their final six away games of the previous La Liga season.
- 100% of Athletic Bilbao’s last four pre-season friendlies produced goals at both ends.
- Five of Athletic Bilbao’s last eight league games in 2022/23 featured goals from both teams.
Top Betting Odds and Stats for Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid
Check out our list of key stats for Saturday’s match below alongside a tool to help you choose the best Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid odds.
Head to Head
12/08/23
Spain Primera Liga Liga
Athletic Bilbao
Real Madrid
0
2
12/08/23
Spain Primera Liga Liga
Athletic Bilbao
Real Madrid
0
2
22/01/23
Spain Primera Liga Liga
Athletic Bilbao
Real Madrid
0
2
22/01/23
Spain Primera Liga Liga
Athletic Bilbao
Real Madrid
0
2
03/02/22
Spain Copa del Rey Spain
Athletic Bilbao
Real Madrid
1
0
Last Five - Athletic Bilbao
07/12/23
Spain Copa del Rey Spain
CD Cayon
Athletic Bilbao
0
3
W
02/12/23
Spain Primera Liga Liga
Rayo Vallecano
Athletic Bilbao
0
4
W
27/11/23
Spain Primera Liga Liga
Girona
Athletic Bilbao
1
1
D
10/11/23
Spain Primera Liga Liga
Celta Vigo
Athletic Bilbao
3
4
W
05/11/23
Spain Primera Liga Liga
Villarreal
Athletic Bilbao
2
3
W
Last Five - Real Madrid
09/12/23
Spain Primera Liga Liga
Real Betis
Real Madrid
1
1
D
02/12/23
Spain Primera Liga Liga
Granada
Real Madrid
0
2
W
29/11/23
UEFA Champions League UCL
Napoli
Real Madrid
2
4
W
26/11/23
Spain Primera Liga Liga
Cadiz
Real Madrid
0
3
W
11/11/23
Spain Primera Liga Liga
Valencia
Real Madrid
1
5
W
Let's take a closer look at the latest markets, odds and probability figures ahead of Saturday’s clash featuring Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid below.
Athletic Bilbao odds: 47/20 (3.35) – 29.9%
Draw odds: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
Real Madrid odds: 23/20 (2.15) – 46.5%
Real Madrid are the expected winners on Saturday with a probability of an away win set at 46.5%. Elsewhere, over 2.5 goals meanwhile can be added to your docket at 3/4 (1.75). That outcome comes aligned with an implied probability of 57.1%. Backing a draw in the half time result market meanwhile, could be an option at 21/20 (2.05 – 48.8%) in what could be a tight encounter this weekend.
Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid News & Injuries
Read all of the latest injury updates, Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid lineups and team news for Saturday’s fixture below.
Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao could hand debuts to Inigo Ruizde Galarreta and Javier Marton this weekend. The hosts have no injury or suspension worries to contend with ahead of Saturday's clash.
Predicted Lineup for Athletic Bilbao: Simon – De Marcos, Vivian, Paredes, Lekue – Vesga, de Galarreta, N. Williams, Sancet, Muniain – I. Williams
Real Madrid
Ferland Mendy and Arda Guler are both expected to sit out Saturday's game for Real Madrid. Jude Bellingham should start for the first time in La Liga, while Joselu could also play up front.
Predicted Lineup for Real Madrid: Courtois – Carvajal, Rudiger, Militao, Alaba – Modric, Bellingham, Camavinga – Valverde, Vinicius, Joselu
Player to Watch – Jude Bellingham
All eyes will be on €100m-man Jude Bellingham this weekend when the England international features for Real Madrid in La Liga for the first time. The midfielder will be determined to make a real splash on his league debut against Athletic Bilbao.
Starting Lineups
Official lineups are usually released approximately one hour before kick-off.
