Read our prediction for Atletico Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao below. This preview was written by a sport journalist who is specialised in betting tips and predictions.
Atletico Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction & Betting tips
On Wednesday evening at 20:30, the second semi-final of the Copa del Rey will be played, with Atletico Madrid going to face Athletic Bilbao in the first leg at home. The two teams have met only once so far, in the round match that took place in the 17th round, when Athletic Bilbao won 2-0 at home. In the Copa del Rey, the last direct confrontations took place in 2014, ten years ago, when Atletico Madrid won both quarter-final games.
Atletico Madrid:
Atletico Madrid is in 4th place in LaLiga and comes after the away draw, 1-1, in the previous round with rival Real Madrid. In the quarter-finals of the Copa del Rey, Atletico Madrid won 1-0 at home against Valencia. This season, Atletico Madrid did not suffer any defeat regardless of the competition in which they played and recorded only one draw, in the championship, 3-3 with Getafe. In the next match, Atletico Madrid will play away to Sevilla.
Athletic Bilbao:
On the other hand, Athletic Bilbao is the ranking neighbor of those from Atletico Madrid, occupying the 5th place in LaLiga with 45 points. Athletic Bilbao is coming after one of the clearest victories this season, winning 4-0 at home against Mallorca. In the quarter-finals, Athletic Bilbao eliminated a better-rated opponent, pulling off a small surprise with a 4-2 victory against Barcelona, and even if extra time was needed, Bilbao deserved the victory. In the next match, Athletic Bilbao will play away to Almeria.
Atletico Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao head to head matches
16.12.23 LL Ath Bilbao vs Atl. Madrid 2:0
19.02.23 LL Atl. Madrid vs Ath Bilbao 1:0
15.10.22 LL Ath Bilbao vs Atl. Madrid 0:1
30.04.22 LL Ath Bilbao vs Atl. Madrid 2:0
13.01.22 SC Atl. Madrid vs Ath Bilbao 1:2
* Our advice is: Atl. Madrid WIN
* Selection odd for this bet is: 1.98
* This analyis is from our perspective and we highly recommend to inform also yourself about all details that can be decisive in your choise to bet!