Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao will come up against each other in Madrid, on matchday 30 of 38 in the 2023–2024 Spanish La Liga.
Date: 31/03/2024
Time: 20:00
Stadium: Santiago Bernabéu Stadium
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We predict Real Madrid to win 2-1. Athletic Bilbao have recorded some impressive results this season, but they are likely to struggle against Real Madrid, who have only lost once in 29 La Liga matches. Furthermore, Real won the reverse fixture 2-0 away from home.
There’s a chance that Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao will end with over 2.5 goals. Real Madrid are averaging 2.89 goals per game in 29 La Liga matches, while Athletic Bilbao are averaging 2.62 goals per game in 29 La Liga matches.
Real Madrid are unbeaten in their last five La Liga matches, with three wins and two draws. They won 4-2 away from home against Osasuna ahead of the international, and they will want to continue from where they left off when they host Athletic Bilbao this weekend. The Whites are at the top of the table with 72 points after 29 league matches.
Athletic Bilbao are in decent form, having won three and lost one of their last five league matches. They won 2-0 against Alaves before the international break to advance their chances of finishing in the top four this season. They currently occupy the 4th position with 56 points, one point ahead of 5th-placed Atletico Madrid.
Predicted Starting Lineups
Real Madrid: Lunin, Carvajal, Rudiger, Nacho, Mendy, Camavinga, Kroos, Tchouameni, Bellingham, Vinicius Jr., Rodrygo
Athletic Bilbao: Simon, Marcos, Vivian, Paredes, Lekue, Prados, Galarreta, I. Williams, Sancet, N. Williams, Guruzeta