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Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao Betting Tips

By Sport88 Staff

15 Dec 2020

Sport88 Staff 15 Dec 2020

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Real Madrid host Athletic Bilbao in La Liga on Tuesday
Real have won by 2+ goals in 8 of their last 11 home matches against Bilbao
Los Blancos striker Karim Benzema has scored 7 goals in his last 8 matches
Athletic Bilbao have lost 5 of their last 8 away matches

Karim Benzema has scored 7 goals in his last 8 matches (Getty Images)

Real Madrid host Athletic Bilbao in La Liga on Tuesday. Los Blancos have hit top form and with Karim Benzema leading the line, they should be too strong at Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano.

Real Madrid Form

Real Madrid are three points off the top of La Liga. They are full of confidence after a 1-0 win at Sevilla where they created 1.70 expected goals and allowed just 0.53.

Zinedine Zidane's side reached the UEFA Champions League knockout rounds after a 2-0 home win against Borussia Monchengladbach. Karim Benzema headed home both goals in the first half as Los Blancos cruised to victory.

Real Madrid produced an important 2-0 home win against Atletico Madrid on Saturday. Casemiro opened the scoring with a 63rd minute own goal giving them some breathing room.

Real Madrid Team News

Midfielder Casemiro is suspended which should see Federico Valverde anchor the midfield.

Attackers Eden Hazard, Martin Ødegaard and Mariano are all doubtful with striker Luka Jovic out injured.

Athletic Bilbao Form

Athletic Bilbao have been slipping down the table after a 4-0 home win against Real Betis. Ander Capa, Iker Muniain and Alex Berenguer scored after an early own goal with Bilbao managing 2.75-0.39 expected goals despite having 40% possession.

Gaizka Garitano’s side drew 1-1 at Getafe in a match with few chances. The Basque club then lost 2-0 at home against Celta Vigo after looking toothless in attack.

Athletic Bilbao’s last match was a 2-2 draw at Valencia. Goals to Asier Villalibre and Raúl García established a 2-1 lead but they couldn’t hold on.

Athletic Bilbao Team News

Centre-back Peru Nolaskoain remains out injured.

Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao Head to Head

Real Madrid have a 96-54 advantage against Athletic Bilbao with 38 draws in 188 matches. Real have won 14 of the last 16 encounters in Madrid.

Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao Odds

Real Madrid are 1.50 favourites at William Hill with Athletic Bilbao available at 7.00. A draw is listed at 4.50 at bet365.

Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao Match Up

Real Madrid have looked back to their best in their previous three matches. They shutout Sevilla, Borussia Monchengladbach and Atletico Madrid and should be stronger now Sergio Ramos is back from injury.

Athletic Bilbao’s inconsistency is a problem as is their attack. After registering 0.28 and 0.45 expected goals against Getafe and Celta Vigo, they managed to turn it around in Valencia but their defence let them down.

Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao Stats

Real Madrid have won 12 of their last 15 home matches (all competitions).
Real Madrid have kept a clean sheet in their last 3 matches (all competitions).
Real Madrid’s Karim Benzema has scored 7 goals in his last 8 matches (all competitions).
Real Madrid have won 14 of their last 16 home matches against Athletic Bilbao (all competitions).
Real Madrid have won by 2+ goals in 8 of their last 11 home matches against Athletic Bilbao (La Liga).
Real Madrid have kept a clean sheet in their last 3 matches against Athletic Bilbao (La Liga).
Athletic Bilbao have lost 5 of their last 8 away matches (La Liga).
Athletic Bilbao have failed to score in 4 of their last 8 away matches (La Liga).

Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao FAQ

What is the Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao best bet?

Real Madrid have won 14 of their last 16 home matches against Athletic Bilbao with a Real Madrid win the best bet.

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Where is Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao being played?

Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao is being played Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano in Madrid, Spain.

When does Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao kick off?

Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao kicks off at 21:00 GMT on Tuesday 15 December 2020. The match is taking place at Estadio Alfredo Di Stéfano in Madrid.

What competition are Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao playing in?

Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao are playing in La Liga.

Verdict

Real Madrid v Athletic Bilbao

Real Madrid can continue their fine form against an Athletic Bilbao side searching for answers.

Los Blancos striker Karim Benzema is in great form and worth sticking with in the goalscoring markets.

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