Tournament: La Liga, Spain
Venue: San Mames (Bilbao)
Date & Kick-off Time: August 31, 2024, 19:00
Athletic Bilbao will host Atletico Madrid in the 3rd round of La Liga on August 31, 2024. This match is crucial for both teams as they are direct competitors, and securing a win here could be vital for their season objectives.
Key Statistics and Trends
- Athletic Bilbao won their last match, breaking a streak of four winless games.
- Atletico Madrid is unbeaten in their last 8 matches.
- The most common scoreline between these two teams is a 2-1 win for Atletico Madrid (10 occurrences).
- Athletic Bilbao is unbeaten in their last 23 home matches.
- Atletico Madrid has scored in each of their last 12 matches.
- Athletic Bilbao wins the first half in 45% of their matches, while Atletico Madrid wins in 40%.
Team Analysis: Athletic Bilbao vs Atletico Madrid
Athletic Bilbao had a successful last season under Ernesto Valverde, winning the Copa del Rey after a 40-year wait. However, they narrowly missed out on a top-four finish in La Liga. The Basque club focused on retaining their core squad, including keeping Nico Williams, despite interest from Barcelona.
Atletico Madrid, under Diego Simeone, made significant changes to their squad over the summer, bringing in players like Le Normand, Lenglet, Gallagher, Sørloth, and Alvarez. These additions are meant to bolster their push for a higher finish in La Liga and a deeper run in the Champions League.
Both teams have had mixed starts to the season. Athletic Bilbao began with a draw against Getafe and a loss to Barcelona before securing their first win against Valencia. Atletico Madrid drew with Villarreal and Girona after an initial win over Espanyol.
Possible Starting Lineups
Athletic Bilbao (Probable lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Padilla
- Defenders: Berchiche, Paredes, Yeray Alvarez, Gorosabel
- Midfielders: Prados, Vesga, Sancet, Berenguer, I. Williams
- Forward: N. Williams
Atletico Madrid (Probable lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Oblak
- Defenders: Le Normand, Azpilicueta, Witsel
- Midfielders: Reinildo, Lino, Griezmann, Koke, Barrios, Llorente
- Forward: Sørloth
Head-to-Head Matches: Athletic Bilbao vs Atletico Madrid
Last season, these teams exchanged victories in La Liga, with Athletic Bilbao also winning both legs of the Copa del Rey semi-finals against Atletico.
Free Prediction Today for the Match: Athletic Bilbao vs Atletico Madrid
This match is expected to be closely contested, with both teams having the potential to score. Our recommendation is to bet on "both teams to score: yes" (odds – 1.82).
Prediction: Both teams to score.
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