Atletico Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction 10.03.2021

Here's our Atletico Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction analysis: Following a recent spate of unfavorable results, Atletico Madrid will be itching to get back into their groove, perhaps beginning with a win over Athletic Bilbao in this crunchy La Liga clash at the Wanda Metropolitano on Wednesday evening.

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Match status: 2020/21 La Liga - Matchweek 18
Kick-off: Wednesday 10 Mar 2021, 06:00pm CET
 Venue: Wanda Metropolitano (Madrid)

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Clearly the best team in La Liga so far, Atletico Madrid have been tipped by many to clinch the league title this term. Surely, they will be aiming to continue racking up the points to remain clear of the chasing pack behind them.

Having sparked into life under new manager Marcelino, Athletic Bilbao are starting to look like their former dangerous selves again. As they aim to climb into the continental qualification places, Los Leones will be hopeful of upstaging table-toppers Atleti here.

Atletico Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao Team News

Just a month ago, Atletico Madrid seemed to be cruising to the league title, given their large cushion over the host of teams behind them. Also, they were in the form of their lives, and stringing massive results on the trot.

However, their lead at the summit has been cut down over the past few weeks, as they continue to unusually drop points. And with Atleti’s slump coinciding with Barcelona’s resurgence, the Madrid club are in danger of relinquishing top-spot soon enough.

Only three points clear at the top of the standings, Los Colchoneros cannot allow for any further slip-ups if they are to continue leading the way in Spain. Last time out, in the Madrid derby, Atletico dug really deep but failed to poach all three points.

A beauty of a goal from Luis Suarez fired Atleti ahead very early in the game, as Real Madrid were made to go in search of an equalizer for most parts of the match. Ultimately, that crucial strike arrived in the 88^th minute – Benzema breaking the hearts of millions of Atleti fans.

With the huge derby ending in a stalemate, Atletico Madrid dropped two points, allowing Barcelona to gain more ground in the title race. Surely, they will be bringing their A-game to tackle Athletic Bilbao, seeking nothing but victory.

Enjoying a brilliant run since the turn of the year, Bilbao have been one of the Spanish sides to keep an eye out for. They are unbeaten in each of their previous eight games across all competitions – picking up three wins in that time.

Even though the Lions have proven difficult to be outclassed, Marcelino will be concerned that his side have become all too accustomed to draws. But for this upcoming contest, the Spanish gaffer will be more than happy to leave Madrid with a point in the bag.

Injured or Suspended Players

Atletico Madrid: Jose Maria Gimenez.
Athletic Bilbao: Mikel Balenziaga.

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Atletico Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao Predictions

Though they may have lost their golden touch in recent weeks, Atletico Madrid remain a very deadly side. They cannot be treated with a wave of the hand, and will be heading into this fixture as huge favorites for the win.

That said, Bilbao are a very resilient side – ones that won’t go down without a fight. They should have enough about themselves to grab one or two goals; and might even salvage a point. As we cannot trust the hosts for an outright win, the safest punt will be backing both sides to hit the target.