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Athletic Club will play host to Atletico Madrid at Estadio San Mamés in La Liga on Saturday. Both teams are looking to return to winning ways after losing their previous matches.
Athletic Club vs Atletico Madrid Preview
Athletic Club suffered their seventh defeat in the previous matchday against Real Madrid. Bilbao were crushed at home 3-0 by Kylian Mbappe and Co., preventing the losing side from earning a spot in the standings. Athletic Club sit eighth in the table, tied with seventh-placed Getafe on 20 points.
Lehoiak will be seeking their first La Liga win over Atletico Madrid since their 2-0 December 2023 success over the Madrid-based side. Athletic Club's most recent win over Atletico Madrid took place in February 2024 in the Copa del Rey, 3-0. Athletic Club will hope to avoid another humiliation at home from another Madrid outfit.
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Atletico Madrid’s impressive winning run of seven games was snapped in their last match, following a 3-1 away loss to Barcelona. It was also their second defeat in 15 league outings. However, they remain a team to beat in the campaign, as they sit fourth on 31 points – six points behind table toppers Barcelona.
The Rojiblancos will maintain their fourth spot in the standings, even if they stumble at Estadio San Mamés on Saturday. They have a seven-point cushion over Real Betis, who are placed behind on 24 points, but that gap could shrink further if they drop more points. However, Atletico Madrid are yet to record two successive defeats this term.
Athletic Club vs Atletico Madrid Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Athletic Club have won twice and lost thrice in their last five matches against Atletico Madrid.
- Athletic Club have won three times and lost twice in their last five matches at home against Atletico Madrid.
- Athletic Club have won thrice and lost twice in their last five matches at home in all competitions.
- Atletico Madrid have won twice, drawn once and lost twice in their last five matches on the road.
- Athletic Club have won twice, drawn once and lost twice in their last five matches, while Atletico Madrid have won four times and lost once. Form Guide: Athletic Club – L-W-D-L-W, Atletico Madrid – L-W-W-W-W.
Athletic Club vs Atletico Madrid Prediction
Athletic Club could miss up to six key players due to injury and suspension, including Inaki Williams. However, home advantage could play in their favor.
Atletico Madrid are expected to put up a tough fight to avoid another defeat in a row. They will miss four players, including Alex Baena, due to injury.
Atletico Madrid are the favorites based on form.
Prediction: Athletic Club 1-2 Atletico Madrid
Athletic Club vs Atletico Madrid Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Atletico Madrid to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: Atletico Madrid to score first – Yes
Tip 4: Athletic Club to score - Yes
