Real Madrid Vs. Athletico Bilbao match preview
Real Madrid prepare to welcome Athletico Bilbao in their next Super Cup semi-finals on Thursday night at La Rosaleda. Los Merengues need to step up their game after registering a disappointing barren draw against Osasuna in the weekend in a LaLiga match. Real will be eyeing to book their place in the final at all cost.
On the other hand, Los Leone’s match against Atletico Madrid was postponed due to heavy snowfall caused by storm Filomena which did not allow Athletico to land, and were forced to return to Bilbao.
In the previous match, they had lost 3-2 to Barcelona, hopefully, they had enough time to rest and they were expected to have a great showdown.
Match Facts
- Real Madrid have won seven, drawn twice, and suffered a single defeat in their last ten matches in all competition this season.
- Los Merengues have kept six clean sheets in their last ten matches in all competitions this season.
- Athletico Bilbao has registered two clean-sheets in their last nine LaLiga matches this season.
- Los Leones have won twice, drawn thrice, and suffered four defeats in their last nine matches in all competitions this season.
- Zinedine Zidane’s men have registered more than two goals in two of the last eight matches in all competitions this season.
- Marcelino’s side have failed to win a single match in all away matches this season.
Real Madrid Vs. Athletico Bilbao Head to Head
The last time Athletico registered a win was back in 2015, the match that ended 1-0, while the latest encounter they lost 3-1 to Real Madrid in a LaLiga match in Mid-December last year.
Real Madrid Team News
Dani Carvajal is a doubt for the host with a knock, but in option for selection but in any case, Lucas Vazquez will deputize him. Eden Hazard to play a start.
Athletico Bilbao Team News
Alvarez was back in training after a calf injury and Unai Nunez is likely to play at center-back.
Dani Garcia is unlikely to feature in this clash.
Real Madrid Vs. Athletico Bilbao Prediction
Athletico are still looking for the first win against Madrid under new management; However, Madrid are unbeaten in six matches against Bilbao and they will aim at continuing with their winning streaks.
Our topbets pundit is predicting home win and Betway is backing the results with 1.64 odds while 1XBet is giving 1.712 Odds.
Goals – Over 2.5
Both teams have been producing more than two goals occasionally and there will be no exceptional over 2.5 Markets is predicted by our pundits.
Betway are backing the market with 1.81 while 1XBet is placing odds at 1.87.
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