Athletic vs Atletico: prediction for the La Liga fixture

24-time holder of the Spanish Cup and an eight-time champion of Spain started the new season under the management of Ernesto Valverde, who came to the club for a third time in his career on July 1. Basques finished the previous season at the 8th position and missed a chance to play in European competitions. 

In eight rounds of the current season the Lions have recorded five victories and two draws, delivering 17 points and a 3rd spot in the standings. After a victory over Almeria (4:0) hosts drew to Sevilla (1:1). Berchiche, Herrera and Vivian will miss the upcoming match. 

In the previous season Atletico failed to retain the La Liga title, but earned a Champions League spot. In four matches of the group stage Madrid team has recorded only one victory and one draw, delivering four points and a 3rd spot in the standings. 

After eight rounds of La Liga Diego Simeone's men have five victories and one draw, delivering 16 points and a 4th spot in the standings. In the previous game the Mattresses beat Girona (2:1). Felipe, Llorente and Reguillon will miss the upcoming game.