Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid Prediction 04.12.2024 | LaLiga

• Competition: Spain - LaLiga
• Date: Wednesday, 4th, December 2024
• Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CET
• Venue: Estadio San Mamés (Bilbao)

Looking to get back on top of the table, Real Madrid will head to Estadio San Mames to face a stubborn Athletic Bilbao in Wednesday's La Liga showdown.

After crushing Elfsborg 3-0 at home in round five of the UEFA Europa League last Thursday, Athletic Bilbao were able to extend their successful European run into La Liga, picking up all three points in a tough visit to Rayo Vallecano, thanks to a super-sub performance from Sancet, who scored a brace. With this full haul, Ernesto Valverde’s men have managed to sneak into the Champions League spots, now level on points with fifth-place Villarreal, who even have a game in hand.

Three days after suffering a tough two-goal defeat to the relentless Liverpool at Anfield in matchweek five of the Champions League, Carlo Ancelotti's men wasted no time in getting back on track to their winning ways. Thanks to first-half goals from Belingham and Mbappe, Real Madrid comfortably eased past Getafe 2-0 in Madrid. With this three-point haul, combined with Barcelona's recent stumbles, Los Blancos have closed the gap to just one point behind their fierce rivals, with a game in hand.

Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid Betting Tips: REAL MADRID TO WIN

It’s clear that San Mames has proven to be a tough destination for many teams, as it remains the case this season with Athletic Bilbao unbeaten in their last eight home matches, six of which ended in victories. However, it seems Real Madrid have a secret formula for success at this venue, as not only have they beaten the Basque Lions in five straigh La Liga meetings, but they've also kept a clean sheet in four of those, so another win "to nil" for Los Blancos could be on the cards here.

While Real’s overall road form this season may not look great with only three wins from eight visits, the capital giants have the ability to produce their best performance when it matters most, and we believe they will do so this time. Despite missing some key players, including the influential Vinicius Junior, we are confident that Los Blancos will not miss the opportunity to capitalize on Barcelona's recent slip-ups and take the lead in La Liga with a tough-earned win in the Basque country.