Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao prediction comes before the next La Liga round matchup. This match will take place on Sunday, December 22, at Santiago Bernabeu in Madrid, Spain. In this match preview, we bring you some betting tips and correct score predictions, all based on the analysis of these two teams.
Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao Betting Tips
Real Madrid played a draw with Barcelona in the previous game. The match was played in Barcelona at Camp Nou last Wednesday. The game finished 0:0, which is something Los Blancos can be satisfied with. They didn’t lose to their biggest rival and that means that they’re on equal terms in La Liga, with both teams having 36 points.
What this also means is that the title race is pretty much open. Barcelona are leading the way due to a better score difference than Real Madrid, but if the Catalan team slips, Real Madrid can easily overtake the top spot. Of course, for that to happen, Los Blancos need to win matches. A lot of them.
This is why a win over Athletic Bilbao is a must. This is the last game Real Madrid are playing in 2019 so they can give their utmost. Even if they get jaded in this match, they will have almost two weeks to recuperate as their next clash is scheduled for 4th of January when they’re playing Getafe.
Unfortunately for Real Madrid, they do have some problems with injuries right now. But, the same is the case with Athletic Bilbao. In fact, the injury problems of the visiting team seem even bigger. Plus, they also have a player who’s going to miss the game due to a yellow card suspension.
Furthermore, Athletic Bilbao are famous for being poor on the road, having won only 7 points in 8 away matches this season in comparison to the 20 points they won at home. That’s the same number of points that Real Madrid have won this season at Santiago Bernabeu, which makes them the second-best home team in La Liga.
Our Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction: Real Madrid
Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao correct score prediction: 3:0
Real Madrid Form and Latest News
Los Blancos have lost only one game this season in the Spanish league. It happened back in October when they lost to Mallorca in an away game. Since then, they’re without a loss, not only in La Liga but in every competition they’re taking part in.
Athletic Bilbao Form and Latest News
Athletic Bilbao will miss several important players due to injuries, while Capa is suspended. They are not in a bad run, but their away form hasn’t been impressive. In the previous five away matches in La Liga, this team won only 4 points.
Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao Predicted Lineups
Real Madrid predicted lineup: Courtois – Varane, Ramos, Carvajal, Mendy – Casemiro, Kroos, Valverde, Isco – Bale, Benzema
Athletic Bilbao predicted lineup: Simon – Martinez, Alvarez, Nunez, Berchiche – Garcia, San Jose, Lopez, Cordoba, Williams – Garcia
Other Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao betting tips:
Karim Benzema to score anytime @1.70
HT-FT 1-1 @2.00
Real Madrid -1.5 (Asian Handicap) @2.05
Real Madrid to win to nil @2.30
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