LiontipsReal Madrid vs Athletic. Predictions and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
Real Madrid are looking better and better with every single game and so far it is unclear, who will be able to compete against the Blancos. Carlo Ancelotti managed to find communication with his team and to find a perfect combination of players.
Moreover, team's injuried list is empty now, so team improved the result in the Champions League as well, club has already clinched a play-off berth from the 1st place. Team also has the best high-scoring record in La Liga, they have scored 34 goals. In the most recent match The Whites recorded an away victory over Sheriff.
In 14 rounds of La Liga season The Galacticos recorded 10 victories and three draws, which earned them 33 points and a top spot in the league. We should note that team has the best high-scoring record in the league, they scored 34 goals.
In two most recent La Liga matches capital club recorded an away victory over Granada (4:1) and on Sunday got a dramatic win over Sevilla (2:1). Madrid mounted a comeback in this game - Nervionenses opened the scoresheet at 12th minute, but leader managed to level the score before the half-time and then Vinicius scored a decisive goal at 87th minute.
Bale, Ceballos and Hazard won't feature in this game.
Athletic performs inconsistently so far, so their position at the mid-table is fully deserved. Bilbao team has great plans for Copa del Rey, in which they are performing successfully, so they will surely have a chance to get the trophy.
After 14 rounds of the new season The Red-Whites have four victories and eight draws, which earned them 20 points and an 8th spot in the standings.
The Lions failed to find a victory in five most recent matches - they suffered one defeat and had four draws against Espanyol (1:1), Real Sociedad (1:1), Levante (0:0) and Granada (2:2). Visitors' offensive line is looking weak, they have scored only 13 goals so far.
Berchiche, Vivian, Villalibre, Nolaskoain are unavailable this weekend.
Trends
СтавкаPenalty: yes
In every third head-to-head match penalty was given
СтавкаCorrect score 2:1
Real won 3 out of 4 most recent head-to-head matches
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 3 out of 5 most recent matches of the visitors
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 4 out of 5 most recent head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
Tip and bets
In our opinion, hosts will be able to break their opponent today. Madrid team won 3 out of 4 most recent head-to-head matches and today they are much better than the Red-Whites. Real will also have a home advantage, which is a huge factor, and they surely want to get the seventh consecutive victory.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1) on Real Madrid
We think that Carlo Ancelotti has a plan for this match, which will help them to record a confident victory. Most recent home match at La Liga finished with a two goal victory for The Blancos and we are expecting the same result today.
Our second bet is on Real Madrid to win by two goals
