Real Madrid vs Athletic Club Betting Tips & Match Predictions

Real Madrid vs Athletic Club Intro

As the end of the season edges ever closer, both Real Madrid and Athletic Club are in fantastic positions towards the top of the table. Three points for either side could go a long way in determining final LaLiga positions. A key game, kick off is on Sunday March 31, 2024 at Estadio Santiago Bernabeu at 7:00 PM. LaLiga leaders Real Madrid tread confidently into round 30, having taken 72 points as the result of Carlo Ancelotti’s strategy. Next they host Athletic Club, whose manager Ernesto Valverde has led them to 56 points and the 4th position in the league table. As we head past the midway point of the LaLiga season, there’s a distinct difference in points between Real Madrid and Athletic Club., with the two separated by 16, but only by 3 places.

Real Madrid vs Athletic Club Form

Real Madrid remain undefeated in the last five and have managed to pick up 11 points in that time including a win over Osasuna. In the meantime, Athletic Club, following their last round win over Deportivo Alaves, have enjoyed back to back victories and earned 10 points from their last five games. It couldn’t get much better for Real Madrid at home this season – 13 points from a possible 15. Athletic Club have not really done that well away from home lately, picking up just 5 points from 5 games.

Real Madrid vs Athletic Club H2H

This has been a well loved fixture down through the years, with Real Madrid and Athletic Club meeting 55 times before. History is definitely not on Athletic Club’s side with this fixture. It has only won 10 of the 55 games played between the two, with Real Madrid racking up a total of 38 victories. Real Madrid is certainly looking the more likely to win this fixture. Playing at home is added to the historical advantage – as well as winning 3 more than Athletic Club in the last six meetings between the two.

Real Madrid vs Athletic Club Analysis

Real Madrid won their last match. Carlo Ancelotti’s men played against Osasuna. At the final wistle, the scoring board showed 4-2. Now it is time for Carlo Ancelotti’s men to face Athletic Club. Against Osasuna, Real Madrid claimed 63% of ball possession. If we look at shots on goal, Real Madrid had a total of 17 shots while they conceded 9 shots. Meanwhile, Athletic Club won their last match. Ernesto Valverde’s men were up against Deportivo Alaves. At the final wistle, the score board showed 2-0. Against Deportivo Alaves, Athletic Club had a ball possession of 60%. In terms of shots on goal, Athletic Club struck a total of 15 shots in attack while in defence conceding 7 shots.

Real Madrid vs Athletic Club Odds

If we take a look at the odds for this match between Real Madrid and Athletic Club we see that the bookmakers have Real Madrid as favourites to get the win.