Atletico Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction 01.03.2025 | La Liga

• Competition: Spain - LaLiga
• Date: Saturday, 1st, March 2025
• Kickoff: 20:00 UK / 21:00 CET
• Venue: Metropolitano Stadium (Madrid)

Atletico Madrid have no intention of slowing down their title chase as they welcome an in-form Athletic Bilbao to the Wanda Metropolitano for a compelling LaLiga showdown on Saturday.

With momentum on their side, Simeone’s men approach matchweek 26 in high spirits following an unforgettable midweek clash, in which they staged a dramatic late comeback to salvage a pulsating eight-goal draw against Barcelona at Estadi de Montjuïc in the opening leg of their Copa del Rey semifinal showdown. Returning to domestic action, Atletico Madrid will be determined to keep the pressure on the title-chasing duo of Barcelona and Real Madrid.

With their Copa del Rey commitments cut short after an early exit, Athletic Bilbao have had ample time to gear up for a daunting trip to the Wanda Metropolitano, where they arrive in sky-high spirits following their ruthless dismantling of Valladolid last week in a dominant 7-1 triumph. Regardless of the outcome in the Spanish capital, the Basque club remains in the final Champions League spot, currently holding a four-point advantage over Villarreal in fifth.

Atletico Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao Betting Tips : BTTS

This is an incredibly tough match to call between the third and fourth placed teams in La Liga, but given that both sides have been on fire in attack, we could very well see the nets bulging at both ends in what promises to be a fiery contest. While Atletico Madrid takes pride in having the best defensive record in La Liga with only 16 goals conceded, they have shown signs of vulnerability at the back recently, managing just three shutouts in their last 10 games across all tournaments. The defense of the capital club will undoubtedly be put to the test by Athletic Bilbao, who have been firing on all cylinders in attack, netting an imposing 16 goals in their last five competitive fixtures. Although their attacking flair has been remarkable, the Basque team has lacked defensive consistency away from home this season, having leaked 14 goals and keep opponents off the scoresheet in just two of their 12 LaLiga outings so far. Considering both teams have been relentlessly tearing through opposing defenses in recent weeks, we can't envision any other outcome but the nets shaking at both ends in a fast-paced affair at Wanda Metropolitano.