Atletico Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao
10th March 1800hrs
Football – Spain – La Liga
Pick Home Win -2
Bookmaker Unibet
Odds: 17/20 odds taken 1655 GMT, Tuesday 9 March
La Liga leaders Atletico Madrid are in league action on Wednesday night when they welcome Athletic Bilbao to the Wanda Metropolitano. Atleti have the chance to open up a six-point lead at the top of the table. As you would expect, the Madrid outfit are the clear favourites with the bookies. We have the latest odds and tips in our in-depth betting preview.
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Atletico Madrid Preview – Will Los Colchoneros move further away at the top with a win?
Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid have had a superb season in La Liga. Atleti lead the way at the top of the division, collecting an impressive 59 points from 25 league games. Overall, Madrid have won 18, drawn five and lost just two.
However, after winning eight on the trot from mid-December to late January, Atleti have won just two of their last six in La Liga, allowing Barcelona and Real Madrid to claw back some points. Last time out, Simeone’s men drew 1-1 with rivals Real in the Madrid derby. They were on their way to a precious three points, but Karim Benzema equalised two minutes from time.
After no home wins in four in all competitions, Atletico Madrid will want to get back on track with three points at the Metropolitano on Wednesday. The home victory is currently priced at 3/4.
Athletic Bilbao Preview – Can Bilbao cause an upset in the Spanish capital?
Marcelino Garcia Toral’s Athletic Bilbao have been a tough nut to crack lately. Los Leones have gone five games unbeaten in the league since a narrow defeat to Barca at the Camp Nou in January, winning two and drawing three.
Last weekend, Bilbao left it late to pick up all three points against Granada. Alex Berenguer’s effort in injury time helped Athletic Club to a priceless 2-1 home win. Marcelino’s men are in eighth place at present, taking 33 points from 25 matches. They have won nine, drawn six and lost ten so far.
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Since Marcelino arrived in Bilbao, the former Villarreal and Valencia boss has made the Lions tough to beat, especially away from San Mames. Can Athletic shock the leaders in the capital in midweek?
Atletico Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao Betting Advice
In the 2019-20 La Liga season, Atleti picked up four points from their two meetings with Bilbao. The pair drew 1-1 at San Mames when the season resumed in June, while goals from Saul Niguez and Alvaro Morata gave Madrid a 2-0 win in the Metropolitano in October 2019. Bilbao have won just one of the previous 16 meetings.
Key Facts – Atletico Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao Betting Tip
- Atletico Madrid are top of the table, currently three points above second-place Barcelona
- Athletic Bilbao are unbeaten in five in La Liga (two wins, three draws)
- Atleti have the best home record in Spain’s top tier
Bilbao head to the Spanish capital in high spirits, but Atleti are excellent on their own patch, even though they have failed to win in four on home turf (two defeats, two draws). We are backing Madrid to secure a comfortable league victory on Wednesday. Put some money on the hosts to win -2 at 6/1.
After five games without a goal, Luis Suarez was on target in the Madrid derby last Sunday. Overall, the ex-Liverpool and Barca man has scored 17 league goals this term. Back Suarez to score first in this one at 3/1.
The best betting odds for Atletico Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao
Atletico Madrid to win: 3/4 at Bet365
Draw: 23/10 at Bet365
Athletic Bilbao to win: 9/2 at Bet365
