Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao prediction and betting tips on March 31, 2024
The central match of the 30th round of the Spanish championship will take place on Sunday evening in Madrid, where at the Santiago Bernabéu stadium, the local Real Madrid will face Athletic Bilbao. Here's a prediction for this match from the Dailysports team of experts.
Real Madrid
The "Galacticos" have been neck and neck with Girona for a considerable period, but ultimately, the "Los Blancos" lacked the endurance for the long haul, and presently, they sit atop the La Liga table in proud isolation. They outdistance their closest rival, Barcelona, by a margin of eight points, indicating that their primary focus in the latter part of the season may not be merely maintaining this lead but clinching victory in the Champions League. After drawing 1-1 at home with Leipzig in the premier European competition, Real Madrid secured two victories against Celta Vigo and Osasuna in La Liga. Overall, Real Madrid has not suffered defeat in regular time since late September, when they lost to Atletico Madrid in the league.
Athletic Bilbao
The "Red and Whites" are having a commendable season, potentially securing a spot in the Champions League. Currently, Ernesto Valverde's side occupies the fourth position in the La Liga table, amassing 56 points. They trail Madrid's Atletico by just one point, while they lag six points behind Girona, who holds the third spot. In their last league fixture, Athletic defeated Alaves 2-0 at home, marking their second consecutive victory and their third in the last five rounds. However, it's worth noting that they have won only one away match out of their previous five.
Interesting Match Facts and Head-to-Head History
- Real Madrid defeated Athletic Bilbao away in the first round with a score of 2-0.
- Real Madrid has triumphed over Athletic Bilbao three times with a 2-0 scoreline in their last five encounters.
- Both teams have scored in only one match out of the last five between these teams.
Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction
Real Madrid is in excellent form currently and should secure another three points at home. Our bet is on "Real Madrid to Win" with odds of 1.60.
