Athletic Club vs Real Madrid Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | LaLiga 2025-26

Los Blancos have won three of their last five matches against Bilbao.

Athletic Club Bilbao are all set to host Real Madrid for their matchweek 15 contest of the LaLiga 2025-26 season. This is going to be an intense fixture, which will take place at San Mames.

Los Leones are coming in after securing a 2-0 win against UD Levante in their previous league fixture. It was an overall good effort by them. Due to it they were able to secure three important points.

Athletic Club Bilbao are now in eighth place on the league table. They have won six of their first 14 Spanish league games of the ongoing season.

Real Madrid were held to a 1-1 draw by Girona in their last league outing. They could’ve done better, but due to their underwhelming efforts, they dropped a couple of points yet again.

Los Blancos will be away from home for their next LaLiga fixture. This can keep them under a bit of pressure as it is not going to be an easy outing for them.

Kick-off:

• Location: Bilbao, Spain
• Stadium: San Mames 
• Date: Wednesday, December 3
• Kick-off Time: 11:30 p.m. IST/ 06:00 p.m. GMT/ 01:00 p.m. ET/ 10:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: Jesús Gil Manzano
• VAR: In use

Form:

Athletic Club: L-W-L-D-W

Real Madrid: L-D-D-W-D

Players to Watch

Nico Williams (Athletic Club)

Nico Williams was one of the goal scorers in the 2-0 win against Levante. He has now scored three goals and has an assist to his name in 10 LaLiga appearances this season. Williams will be keen to step up his game so that he can help his side outplay Los Blancos.

Kylian Mbappe (Real Madrid)

Kylian Mbappe was yet again able to find the net in the previous fixture for Real Madrid. Even though it was not a top performance by him, he succeeded in converting a spot kick, which helped them secure a 1-1 draw against Girona. The Frenchman will be yet again ready to lead his side on the attacking front.

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Match Facts

• Real Madrid have only won one of their last five matches.
• Athletic Bilbao have won two of their last five games.
• Los Leones and Los Blancos have not drawn any of their last four matches against each other.

Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid: Betting Tips and Odds

• Real Madrid to win @5/6 888sport
• Kylian Mbappe to score @10/11 Skybet
• Goals under 3.5 @4/9 bet365

Injury and Team News

Athletic Club will be without the services of Maroan Sannadi, Benat Prados, Unai Eguiluz and Robert Navarro. They are injured.

Aymeric Laporte and Inaki Williams might also miss out due to fitness issues. Oihan Sancet is suspended.

Dani Carvajal, Dean Huijsen, David Alaba and Raul Asencio will not be in action for Real Madrid as they are injured.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 248

Athletic Club won: 79

Real Madrid won: 124

Draws: 45

Predicted Lineups

Athletic Club predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Simon (GK); Lekue, Vivian, Paredes, Berchiche; Jauregizar, Rego; Gomez, Berenguer, Nico Williams; Guruzeta

Real Madrid predicted lineup (4-3-3)

Courtois (GK); Trent, Militao, Rudiger, Carreras; Valverde, Tchouaméni, Bellingham; Guler, Mbappe, Vini Jr.

Match Prediction

Los Leones will have the home advantage, but Los Blancos will be coming in with a strong fight. Real Madrid are likely to come out on top and secure a win against Athletic Club Bilbao in their upcoming LaLiga clash.

Prediction: Athletic Bilbao 1-2 Madrid

Telecast Details

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Nigeria: SuperSport

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