Atletico Madrid vs Athletic Club Predictions

This La Liga contest might end in a draw. Both sides are likely to earn a point each. The best bet is goal-goal.

Match info: La Liga

Venue: Civitas Metropolitano, Madrid

Date: Saturday, 1^st March 2025

Time: 9 pm Nigerian time

Wanda Metropolitano will play host to an intriguing La Liga contest on Saturday evening, with Atletico Madrid welcoming Athletic Bilbao for what is shaping up to be a fascinating clash in the top-flight of Spanish football.

Atletico are third in the La Liga table, one point behind the leaders Barcelona, while Athletic occupy fourth, five points behind Diego Simeone's side, with the Basque outfit also in the title picture.

Head-to-head:

• Atletico Madrid have won 36 of the last 65 meetings between the two teams.
• Athletic Club have recorded 20 victories.
• The remaining 9 clashes ended in draws.
• Atletico Madrid have won four of their last five meetings with Athletic Club in La Liga.
• Diego Simeone’s men have not lost any of their last 16 La Liga matches.
• Athletic Club have not won any of their last 13 away games against Atletico.
• Only 3 of their last 10 encounters produced more than 2 goals.
• Athletic Club won at the Metropolitano in 2024 in the Copa del Rey.

Form:

• Atletico Madrid in the League: D-W-D-D-W
• Atletico Madrid in all competitions: W-D-D-W-D
• Athletic Club in the League: D-D-W-D-W
• Athletic Club in all competitions: W-D-W-D-W

Team News:

• Atletico Madrid will be without the services of Koke as he is injured. Cesar Azpilicueta’s availability is dependent on his match fitness.
• Alvaro Djalo and Oihan Sancet will not be in action for Athletic Club due to injuries. Nico Williams missed out on training due to flu and his availability is not yet confirmed.

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