Atlético Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao: La Liga Preview and betting tips

Friday’s football programme features Atlético Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao in the 33rd round of La Liga. While the away team is already assured of the Copa del Rey, the home team is fighting for the Top 4. The match will take place on 27 April at 21:00 and will be broadcast by Nova Sport 4.

Where to watch Atlético Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao?

The match of the 33rd round of La Liga will offer a clash of two teams with similar ambitions. While for the visitors the TOP 4 and the Champions League group would be above the schedule, the home team is expected to. The match at the Estadio Metropolitano will be played on April 19 at 21:00 and will be broadcast live on Nova Sport 4.

Reputed defences both scrubbed

Bilbao has long relied on a reliable defence, but in the past four games they have cashed in each time, specifically drawing three times and losing once. Three points behind fourth-placed Atlético, the solid defensive unit needs to wake up!

Atlético have a poor defensive record by Diego Simeone’s standards, having not kept a clean sheet for 12 games. Atleti have the second highest number of goals conceded out of the top 8 of La Liga after Girona, which would have been unimaginable two years ago.

Atlético Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao odds

Bookmakers trust Atlético more, the home side’s triumph can be backed at 1.96. The Basque Country side is on offer at 4 away, with a point each at 3.54.

Betting tip – At least six yellow cards

With Atlético’s poor form, it’s risky to tip them to win, especially if a draw is enough. However, I think Bilbao will put everything on the attack in the end and the home side will eventually win, while still cashing in. Specifically, I see it at two to five goals, a sympathetic odds considering the large variance. A tight contest for the position guaranteeing the Champions League will also offer yellow cards, I see at least six. Athletics know how to tighten up, I expect time to stretch in the end.