Athletic Club vs Real Madrid: Predictions, tips & betting odds
The Spanish champions travel to Bilbao this weekend and are likely to be in for a challenging evening in the Basque Country
La Liga champions Real Madrid face a real test on Sunday evening when they visit the Estadio San Mames to face Athletic Club.
The side from Bilbao always raise their game for the visit of Los Blancos and the most recent meeting between these sides in the Basque Country saw Athletic record a 1-0 win in the Copa Del Rey last season.
Athletic Club vs Real Madrid latest odds
Carlo Ancelotti's men are favourites to claim the win and their last three league visits to Bilbao have seen them win by a one-goal margin.
The visitors are priced at 11/8 (2.37) with bet365 to pick up three points while the hosts are offered at 19/10 (2.90) and the draw at 12/5 (3.40).
Athletic Club vs Real Madrid first goal scorer odds
Karim Benzema leads the market to open the scoring with the Frenchman priced at 5/1 (6.00) with fellow Madrid forward Vinicius Junior available at a healthy looking 17/2 (9.50).
For the hosts Gorka Guruzeta could lead the line and is available at 11/2 (6.50) just ahead of veteran forward Raul Garcia at 13/2 (7.50) and Ghana international Inaki Williams at 17/2 (9.50).
Athletic Club vs Real Madrid preview
Los Blancos enjoyed a massive midweek win in the Copa Del Rey coming from 2-0 down to secure a 3-2 victory at Villarreal and book their place in the quarter-final of the competition.
It was a much needed victory following their Spanish Super Cup final defeat to Barcelona last weekend and Madrid know they are likely to be in for another tough night.
Athletic's form has dropped off a little in recent weeks although they remain a solid unit, and with a packed house roaring them on they will fancy their chances of making life tough for the Spanish champions.
The Basques have kept clean sheets in six of their nine home league matches this term and will be well organised once more this Sunday.
Athletic Club vs Real Madrid tips and predictions
Under 2.5 goals is priced at evens (2.00) which looks like an attractive option, while the hosts are offered at 9/10 (1.90) to win either half which could be an interesting selection.
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