Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid Prediction & Betting Tips - LaLiga

Prediction published on 20/01/2023, 05:39  by Ioannis | Modified on 22/01/2023 at 18:53 in LaLiga Predictions

Athletic Bilbao and Real Madrid will face off at the Nuevo San Mames. Bilbao are eighth in La Liga with their opponents second, three points behind leaders Barcelona. Bilbao comes into this match in good spirits after their win over Espanyol in the Copa del Rey, where they progressed to the quarter finals. However, they have been struggling in their recent LaLiga fixtures, remaining winless in their last three matches and only scoring once in the process. Despite this, they have been solid defensively, with four of their last six competitive games featuring under 1.5 goals. Where Bilbao have been particularly strong however, is on their home turf, with five wins and a draw in their last six games and no goals conceded. They have the second-best home defence in the division, with just four goals conceded in nine games at the San Mames. Bilbao are also unbeaten in three of their last six meetings with Real Madrid, with five of those featuring under 2.5 goals.

This could pose problems for the reigning champions and make it a difficult match for them. Real Madrid are coming off a win in their game against Villarreal in the Copa del Rey, where they overcame a 2-0 deficit to progress to the quarter finals. However, they have been struggling after the World Cup break, with two defeats in their last four games and eight goals conceded in their last four games. They will need to improve their away form if they hope to come away with a win in this match.