Tips for match Atlético Madrid — Athletic Club
Today, March 1, 2025, the match of the 26th round of La Liga between Atletico Madrid and Athletic Bilbao will take place at the Wanda Metropolitano stadium in Madrid. Both teams are at the top of the standings, which makes this confrontation especially intriguing.
Atletico Madrid is in third place with 53 points after 25 matches (15 wins, 8 draws, 2 losses). The team demonstrates a reliable defense, having conceded only 16 goals (an average of 0.64 per game), and an effective attack with 42 goals scored (1.68 per match). In the last five meetings, the "mattress makers" won two and drew three times.
Athletic Bilbao is in fourth place with 48 points (13 wins, 9 draws, 3 losses). The team has scored 44 goals (1.76 per game) and conceded 22 (0.88 per game). In the last five matches, the Basques have won three and drawn two, including an impressive 7-1 victory over Valladolid.
Atletico are unbeaten at home, winning nine and drawing four of 13 games. The team has demonstrated stability and confidence on their home field.
Athletic have also performed well away from home, having not lost in their last eight away games. The team shows a balanced game, which makes them a dangerous opponent even on their home field.
In the last five meetings between these teams, Athletic have won three, which shows their ability to successfully counter Atletico.
Atletico have Antoine Griezmann in excellent form, who is a key figure in the team's attack. Athletic's biggest loss is the injury of top scorer Oian Sunset, who scored 13 goals this season. His absence could affect the team's attacking potential.
• In 44% of Atletico's matches and 68% of Athletic's matches, both teams scored goals.
• The average total goals in Atletico's matches is 2.32, while for Athletic it is 2.64.
• Bookmakers estimate Atletico's victory with odds of 2.05, a draw - 3.50, and Athletic's victory - 3.60.
Sportwars.net forecast for the Atletico Madrid - Athletic Bilbao match: Both teams will score - yes, odds of 1.88.