Atletico Madrid vs Bilbao: Preview, free tip and statistics

17.09.2021 12:00

In the fifth round, reigning champion Atletico Madrid will welcome an unpleasant opponent from Bilbao to their stadium on Saturday afternoon.

Basic information, news and team form

Atletico will be looking to build on their great start to the La Liga campaign, after the Colchoneros managed 3 wins and a draw in 4 games. In the first two games they managed to beat Elche and Celta Vigo, after which came a draw with Villareal, but in the next game against Espanyol, the team got back on the winning streak under Diego Simeone's guidance as they managed to beat Espanyol 1-2, thanks mainly to Yannick Carrasco. Atletico are playing Champions League this year and played their first game against Porto during the week, which ended in a boring 0-0 draw. Atletico, will have to adjust their sights better for the next game if they still think of defending the title in attack.

Bilbao also had a great start to the new season. They are in fifth position in the cup, having managed to take 8 points from the opening 4 games of the Spanish top flight. The Basque team has drawn twice in the beginning, 0-0 at Elche and then at home against another title aspirant Barcelona. The Barcelona match ended 1-1, with Martinez and Depay scoring for the home team and the visitors respectively. After these draws finally came 2 winning games, first away to Celta Vigo after a 0-1 win and then at home to Mallorca 2-0. 

 

 

Betdoin's view of the match 

Atletico Madrid as the defending champions enter this match as clear favourites at odds of 1.7. A draw is available at bookmakers at odds of 3.60 and an away win is available at odds of 6. Matches between these teams are often accompanied by many card penalties. Most of the time cautious football is played and therefore the goal line is set at over 2.5. However, even though both teams can play very defensively and with clean accounts, their attack is also very dangerous. Our clever Betdoin algorithm therefore avoids betting on goals or the match winner in this match, but sees value in an over 8.5 corners bet. 

 

 

Absentees and estimated line-ups 

The doctors working for Diego Simeone's team deserve praise as Atletico are reporting no new injuries, and the Los Colchoneros coach will thus have a full squad available. The only doubtful player for this match on the home side is midfielder Lemar, who had to make an early substitution in the match against Porto, but his injury should be nothing serious.

Bilbao will miss Oihan Sancet, Yeray Alvarez, Aitor Paredes, Peru Nolaskoain and Yuri Berchiche due to injuries.

Atletico Madrid - estimated line-up:

Oblak - Gimenez, Felipe, Hermoso - Koke - Trippier, Llorente, De Paul, Carrasco - Griezmann, Suarez.

Bilbao - estimated line-up:

Simon - Lekue, Vivian, Martinez, Balenziaga - Berenguer, Vencedor, D Garcia, Muniain - Williams, R Garcia

 

Free tip for Atletico Madrid vs Bilbao - Over 8,5 corners (1,67)

 

Frequently asked questions about Atletico Madrid vs Bilbao:

Where can I watch Atletico Madrid vs Bilbao live on TV?  The match is live on ESPN+.

What players to watch during the match? Suarez, Carrasco, De Paul, Muniain, Garcia. 

Who is the favourite for the match? According to the bookmakers, the favourite is Atletico Madrid (1.70).

How did the last match between the two teams end? Bilbao 2-1 Atletico Madrid, 25/4/2021. 

What time does the match start? Kick-off at 16:15. 

What stadium will the match be played in? Stadium: Wanda Metropolitano (Madrid) 

Where can I find the match at Betdoin? Full statistics can be found here.

 

 

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