Atletico Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao Predictions

Atletico Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao predictions for this La Liga clash. Atletico Madrid host Athletic Bilbao in a crucial La Liga clash at Wanda Metropolitano. Both sides are in strong form, making for a competitive encounter with European qualification stakes. Read on for our free match preview and betting tips.

La Liga | Mar 1, 2025 at 8pm UK at Estadio Civitas Metropolitano

Atletico Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao Predictions

Can Atletico Madrid End Athletic Bilbao’s Unbeaten Streak?

• Atletico’s Defensive Dominance at Home
  • Atletico Madrid have kept clean sheets in four of their last five La Liga home matches, showing their defensive strength at the Metropolitano.
• Bilbao’s Unbeaten Streak at Risk
  • Athletic Bilbao may be unbeaten in 16 consecutive La Liga matches, but they have failed to beat Atletico in their last two meetings.
• Low-Scoring Matches in Madrid
  • Each of Atletico’s last five home games in La Liga have featured fewer than three goals, underlining their ability to control games on their own terms.

Best Bet for Atletico Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao

Saturday evening at the Wanda Metropolitano promises a fierce battle as Atletico Madrid and Athletic Bilbao clash in a game that could have serious ramifications for the La Liga title race. The hosts, sitting just a point off the top spot, are determined to keep pace with Barcelona and Real Madrid. Meanwhile, Athletic, currently fourth, are very much in the hunt themselves, and a win here would close the gap to just two points.

Atletico come into this match off the back of a chaotic 4-4 draw with Barcelona in the Copa del Rey semi-final first leg. That spectacle of a game may have taken a physical and mental toll on Diego Simeone’s squad, but their league form remains solid. Their last La Liga outing saw them claim a comfortable 3-0 victory over Valencia, reinforcing their status as one of the toughest sides in the division. At home, they have been particularly formidable, taking 28 points from 13 matches at the Metropolitano.

Athletic Bilbao, on the other hand, are enjoying a remarkable campaign under Ernesto Valverde. Unbeaten in their last 16 league matches, they have become one of the most difficult teams to break down. Their last match was nothing short of spectacular, demolishing Real Valladolid 7-1, a result that further cemented their Champions League ambitions. However, while they have been excellent at home, their away form is slightly more inconsistent, with 20 points from 12 matches on the road. Facing an Atletico side that has dominated this fixture in recent seasons, Bilbao will need to be at their absolute best to take anything away from Madrid.

Best Bet for This Match: Atletico Madrid to Win to Nil

At BettingTips4You, we don’t flood readers with countless predictions—we focus on just one premium selection per match. For this game, the standout choice is Atletico Madrid to win without conceding.

Simeone’s men have been exceptional defensively, particularly at home, where they have managed to keep things incredibly tight. Their last five La Liga home fixtures have all produced fewer than three goals, highlighting just how effective they are at shutting teams down. Despite Athletic Bilbao’s impressive unbeaten streak, they are facing one of the most disciplined defensive units in the division, and breaking down Atletico on their own turf is no easy feat.

Athletic have certainly impressed with their resilience, but their record against Atletico in recent seasons tells a different story. They have lost their last two league meetings with Los Colchoneros, including a 1-0 defeat at San Mamés earlier this season. That game was a classic Atletico performance—soaking up pressure, controlling the game’s tempo, and striking at the right moment. With Bilbao’s attacking stars facing one of the toughest defences in the league, it would not be surprising to see them struggle to create clear-cut chances.

Julian Alvarez and Antoine Griezmann continue to be Atletico’s primary attacking threats, and their movement could cause significant problems for an Athletic backline that will be under intense pressure throughout the game. Alvarez, now with 20 goals in all competitions, has been a crucial figure, and with the hosts desperate to keep pace at the top, expect him to be at the heart of everything Atletico do going forward.

“Atletico Madrid are at their best when they suffocate opponents, and this game has all the ingredients for another classic Simeone defensive masterclass. Expect them to grind out a win without conceding.”
— BettingTips4You.com expert Herrin Kendrick

Predicted Scoreline: Atletico Madrid 2-0 Athletic Bilbao

This match has all the makings of a tense battle, but Atletico’s ability to control proceedings at home should give them the edge. While Bilbao will look to make things difficult, Atletico’s defensive solidity and attacking efficiency should see them secure a 2-0 victory, keeping them firmly in the title race.

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