Prediction: Real Madrid to win 3-0
Best Odds: 17/2
Bookmaker: Betfair
Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao will face each other in La Liga this week. The match will be held at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium and is scheduled to kick off at 8pm UK time on Wednesday.
Real Madrid
Real Madrid are doing extremely well at the moment. The Spanish and European giants are at the top of the La Liga table at the moment with 33 points from 14 matches, four points ahead of second-placed, city-rivals and defending champions Atletico Madrid.
Carlo Ancelotti’s side will head into the match against Bilbao on the back of a 2-1 victory over Sevilla at home in the league. It followed a 3-0 victory over Sheriff Tiraspol away from home in the Champions League.
Team News:
Eder Militan and David Alaba are set to start for Madrid in defence.
Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao finished 10th in the La Liga table last season, and the signs at the moment are that things are not going to get much better for the Basque club. Bilbao are eighth in the league table at the moment with 20 points from 14 matches, eight points behind fourth-placed Sevilla.
Marcelino García Toral’s side will head into the match against Madrid on the back of a 2-2 draw with Granada at home. It followed a goalless draw with Levante on the road in La Liga.
Team News:
Inigo Martinez is suspended for Bilbao.
Key Factors to Consider
- Real Madrid have scored 34 goals in 14 La Liga games.
- Athletic Bilbao have scored 13 goals in 14 La Liga games.
- Karim Benzema has scored 11 goals and provided 7 assists.
- Vinicius Junior has scored 9 goals and provided 2 assists.
- Inaki Williams and Raul Garcia have scored 3 goals each for Athletic Bilbao.
Conclusion
Madrid are in great form at the moment and should pick up all three points against Bilbao with ease.
Prediction: Real Madrid to win 3-0
Best Odds: 17/2
Bookmaker: Betfair
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