Real Madrid host Athletic Bilbao in a high-stakes La Liga clash at the Santiago Bernabéu this Sunday. Read our preview for the Real Madrid vs Ath. Bilbao.
The home side is second in the standings, four points behind Barcelona, and needs a win to stay in the title race. Bilbao, meanwhile, sit fourth and have European qualification in their sights.
Madrid have had a rough patch recently, with just one win in their last five games across all competitions. Matchplug is your surest plug for picks and analysis for all football matches.
Betting Preview for Real Madrid VS Athletic Bilbao
- Venue: Santiago Bernabéu
- Date: Sunday, April 20th, 2025
- Time: 3:00 PM ET
- Teams: Real Madrid VS Athletic Bilbao
- Odds via 1XBet
Betting On Real Madrid
- 1XBet Spread: -0.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 1.85
- 1XBet Over/Under: Over 2.5
Real Madrid are winless in four of their last five matches and come into this one after a 2-1 loss to Arsenal in the Champions League. Their La Liga form is more solid, with just one home defeat in their last nine games, and they’re unbeaten against Bilbao at the Bernabéu since 2005.
Kylian Mbappé is suspended and injured, while Militão, Carvajal, and Mendy are also unavailable. Lunin may return to the bench, but Madrid’s depth will be tested. With pride and points on the line, expect them to push hard for a win.
Betting On Athletic Bilbao
- 1XBet Spread: +0.5
- 1XBet Moneyline: 4.00
- 1XBet Over/Under: Under 2.5
Bilbao are on an eight-game unbeaten run in all competitions and have conceded just once in their last four matches. They recently beat Rayo Vallecano 3-1 and followed that up with a 2-0 win over Rangers in the Europa League.
Ernesto Valverde’s side have lost only one of their last 11 La Liga away games, and although they haven’t won at the Bernabéu in nearly two decades, they will be quietly confident here. Berchiche is injured, while Iñaki Williams is expected to be eased back from the bench.
MatchPlug Prediction For Real Madrid VS Athletic Bilbao
Real Madrid have been inconsistent lately, especially with injuries and a draining European exit. However, their home form in La Liga remains solid, and their long unbeaten run at the Bernabéu against Bilbao gives them a psychological edge.
Athletic Bilbao come into this match in better form and with momentum, but breaking their poor away record against Madrid will be tough.
Final Prediction: Draw
