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Athletic Club vs Atletico Madrid predictions and betting tips: heavyweights clash at San Mames

Sat 5 September, 15:15 San Mamés Barria
Momentum
Top Stats
38.4% Possession 61.6%
3 Goals 0
11 Shots 15
4 Shots On Target 5
3 Corners Won 8
0 Yellow Cards 1
0 Red Cards 0
1.35 xG 0.82
Shooting
3 Goals 0
11 Total Shots 15
4 Shots On Target 5
Defending
0 Goals Conceded 3
1 Clean sheets 0
Passing
387 Total Passes 631
316 Accurate Passes 571
Possession
38.4% Possession 61.6%
3 Corners 8
Discipline
0 Yellow Cards 1
0 Red Cards 0
8 Fouls 6

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Athletic Club vs Atletico Madrid is a La Liga clash at San Mames on Saturday, with two in-form sides meeting after impressive wins.

Luke Hamilton has the best bets, a score prediction and the head-to-head record for this La Liga clash below.

Premium Tips

Luke expects a close game and narrowly favours the visitors’ greater strength in depth.

Premium TipOddsWhy we’re backing it
Atletico Madrid to win11/8Both teams arrive in good form and carrying a threat. The visitors, however, boast more quality and know-how in tight contests, meaning Atletico Madrid are well worth backing at 11/8 to take home all three points.
Alex Baena to score anytime10/3The Spaniard has had a magnificent start to the season, scoring three times and assisting once. Baena netted a brace last time out in Atletico’s 3-1 win over Sevilla and looks primed to bag again.

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How Athletic Club go into the game

Athletic won 2-0 at Celta last time out, a solid away display. San Mames is a fortress and they will fancy their chances against Atletico.

Well-drilled and dangerous, Athletic are eyeing another European push. Home advantage in a big game is a real edge.

How Atletico Madrid go into the game

Atletico Madrid won 3-1 at Sevilla last time out, an impressive away result. They travel to Bilbao with confidence high.

Deep in quality under Diego Simeone, Atletico have the squad to challenge for the title. A trip to San Mames is a real test, though.

Athletic Club vs Atletico Madrid: 2025-26 by the numbers

Athletic Club vs Atletico Madrid head-to-head

DateHomeScoreAway
25/04/26Atletico Madrid3-2Athletic Club
06/12/25Athletic Club1-0Atletico Madrid
01/03/25Atletico Madrid1-0Athletic Club
31/08/24Athletic Club0-1Atletico Madrid
27/04/24Atletico Madrid3-1Athletic Club

Atletico Madrid have won four of the last five meetings, with Athletic Club’s only win coming at home.

Athletic Club vs Atletico Madrid predictions & betting tips

Our PredictionOdds & BookmakerConfidenceWhy We’re Backing It
Both teams to score4/6⭐⭐⭐Both in form and threatening.
Alex Baena to score anytime8/13⭐⭐⭐Cover on the visitors.
Over 2.5 goals10/11⭐⭐An open game is possible.
Atletico Madrid to win11/8⭐⭐⭐Strength in depth.
Athletic Club 1-2 Atletico Madrid17/2⭐⭐Headline scoreline.

Athletic Club vs Atletico Madrid score prediction

There is little between two in-form sides, and a draw would be no surprise at a raucous San Mames. Expect a tight, competitive contest. Score prediction: Athletic Club 1-2 Atletico Madrid.

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