Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 12th August 2023

After coming off as best of the rest last season, Real Madrid resume another bid for glory in the La Liga on Saturday. They’ll begin their campaign away to Athletic Bilbao at San Mames Barria.

Athletic Bilbao finished last season as number eight on 51 points in the La Liga. At San Mames Barria, they welcome Real Madrid, who ended up last season as number two on 78 points.

Athletic Bilbao have a hard time getting on the scoreboard these days, as they managed a poorly nine goals in their previous ten matches. That is an average of 0.9 goals per game, in which they conceded 14 goals, or 1.4 goals per game. Furthermore, they fought their way to one clean sheet in this run.

Real Madrid scored an average of 1.6 goals a game in the past ten matches. They scored 16 goals, let in 12 for an average of 1.2 a game, and managed three clean sheets.

The match ended in a 1-1 draw in the previous outing between Athletic Bilbao and Real Madrid and should we get another draw, the bookies best price are at 5/2.

Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid Prediction

Athletic Bilbao Form

In their last three matches, Athletic Bilbao lost 2-0 against Osasuna, 0-1 against Elche and drew 1-1 with Real Madrid. In their last six La Liga home matches, Athletic Bilbao have two wins, while they've drawn one and lost three. They scored four and conceded four goals.

Athletic Bilbao go into the season with the clear aim of a top half finish, perhaps even contesting for a place in an international competition.

Real Madrid Form

Real Madrid look well suited to take on any opponent presently, as their last three matches saw them gaining seven points. They ran out 2-1 and 1-2 winners against Rayo Vallecano and Sevilla, respectively. Their winning streak came to an end against Athletic Bilbao, who claimed a point in a 1-1 draw. Real Madrid, meanwhile, won twice, while they've drawn zero and lost four in their last six away in the La Liga.

Anything lower than at least a second place finish would probably be considered a disappointment for Real Madrid, as they look to build a title challenge.

Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao always seem to tread carefully, when taking on each other, and history makes under 2.5 goals the call on Saturday.

Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid Squads

Athletic Bilbao Squad

The 59-year-old Valverde will select the starting eleven against Real Madrid from this squad. The statistics represent goals scored and matches played in the La Liga this season:

Alex Padilla (0/0), Julen Agirrezabala (0/0), Unai Simon (0/0), Aitor Paredes (0/0), Daniel Vivian (0/0), Inigo Lekue (0/0), Mikel Balenziaga (0/0), Oscar de Marcos (0/0), Peru Nolaskoain (0/0), Yeray Alvarez (0/0), Yuri Berchiche (0/0), Ander Herrera (0/0), Dani Garcia (0/0), Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta (0/0), Junior Bita (0/0), Mikel Vesga (0/0), Oihan Sancet (0/0), Raul Garcia (0/0), Alex Berenguer (0/0), Asier Villalibre (0/0), Gorka Guruzeta (0/0), Iker Muniain (0/0), Inaki Williams (0/0), Javier Marton (0/0), Jon Morcillo (0/0), Luis Bilbao (0/0), Malcom Ares (0/0), Nico Serrano (0/0), Nico Williams (0/0).

Real Madrid Squad

Listed below is the full squad of Real Madrid players that the manager Carlo Ancelotti will choose from for the upcoming game:

Andriy Lunin (0/0), Thibaut Courtois (0/0), Alvaro Odriozola (0/0), Antonio Rüdiger (0/0), Daniel Carvajal (0/0), David Alaba (0/0), Eder Militao (0/0), Ferland Mendy (0/0), Nacho Fernandez (0/0), Sergio Ramos (0/0), Arda Guler (0/0), Aurelien Tchouameni (0/0), Brahim Diaz (0/0), Daniel Ceballos (0/0), Eduardo Camavinga (0/0), Federico Valverde (0/0), Francisco Garcia (0/0), Jude Bellingham (0/0), Luka Modric (0/0), Reinier (0/0), Toni Kroos (0/0), Joselu (0/0), Lucas Vazquez (0/0), Rodrygo (0/0), Vinicius Junior (0/0).

Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid Team News

Real Madrid have five players on the injured and absent list ahead of the match this coming Saturday against Athletic Bilbao.

David Alaba, Aurelien Tchouameni, Alvaro Odriozola, Reinier and Daniel Carvajal all face a spell on the sidelines for Real Madrid due to various injuries.

Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid Lineups

Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid H2H

Athletic Bilbao and Real Madrid settled for a point in a 1-1 draw, when last faced with each other. The best betting odds on a another draw at full-time with the bookies are at 5/2. Athletic Bilbao enter the match against Real Madrid with a 0-3-7 record in their previous ten encounters. A win rate of 0%, which is perhaps worth keeping in mind before you make a choice for your next accumulator, depending on your betting strategy.

Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid Results

Recent meetings between Athletic Bilbao and visiting side Real Madrid might have been action-packed, but not rich on goals. Backing under 2.5 goals was a winning bet no less than seven times in the last ten matches. Under 2.5 goals is best priced at odds of 1/1 with the bookies.

Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid Betting Tips

It is early days yet for the new La Liga season and Athletic Bilbao as well as Real Madrid have a couple of prospects who could end up dominate their offensive lines this season. We have listed some of their possible goalscorers in their upcoming match.

Real Madrid won three of their last 10 away matches without conceding a goal.

In the last ten encounters between Athletic Bilbao and Real Madrid over 2.5 goals came out three times, as Athletic Bilbao averaged 0.4 goals a game. Real Madrid scored an average of 1.5 goals in these, while both teams scored four times. Over 2.5 goals came out two times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Athletic Bilbao, who scored an average of 0.8 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals came up in six of Real Madrid's previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.2 goals in these matches.