Atletico Madrid vs Athletic Club Predicted line-up, betting tips, odds, injury news, H2H, telecast

Published at :April 25, 2024 at 5:07 PM

Modified at :April 25, 2024 at 5:07 PM

Both teams are fighting for a spot in top-4

Atletico Madrid have been very inconsistent this season, with 3 defeats in the last 5 games. Following their stunning 4-2 comeback win over Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League, the Madrid giants failed to capitalize on the momentum, succumbing to a 2-1 defeat against lowly Alaves.

Meanwhile, Athletic Club have had a quietly impressive season, challenging for a Champions League spot and winning the Copa del Rey earlier this season. The Basque club are in 5th, three points behind Atletico Madrid, who are holding onto the last Champions League spot.

Kick-Off:

Friday: 28th April 2024, 12:30 PM IST

Location: Estadio Citivas Metropolitano, Madrid, Spain

Form:

Atletico Madrid (all-competitions): L-W-W-L-L

Athletic Club (all-competitions): D-D-L-W-W

Players to watch:

Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid)

Antoine Griezmann has yet again been vital for Atletico Madrid, leading the line with 13 goals and 6 assists in La Liga this season, alongside his 6 goals in the Champions League. The veteran Frenchman has bags of creativity, flair and experience, which will be essential for Atletico.

Gorka Guruzeta (Athletic Club)

Despite having big names such as Inaki Williams, Iker Munian and Ander Herrera in the squad, Gorka Guruzeta has undoubtedly been the best player for the club this season by a mile. The Spanish international has 14 goals and 4 assists in the league from the wing this season and would be key in hurting Madrid on the counter.

Match Facts:

Athletic Club won the reverse fixture 3-0 at home earlier this season.

Real Sociedad vs Real Madrid: Betting tips and odds

Tip 1: Both teams to score- 1.83 Betway
Tip 2: Atletico Madrid to win- 2.01 1x Bet
Tip 3: Goalless in first half- 2.17 1Win

Injury and team news:

Stefan Savic is missing for Atletico Madrid with a suspension, while Memphis Depay is out injured. Alvaro Morata is also a doubt for the fixture.

Meanwhile, Athletic Club are a bit light defensively, with Aitor Paredes and Yuri Berchiche missing due to injury, while Oscar de Marcos is suspended.

Head-to-head:

Total matches – 47

Atletico Madrid wins – 26

Athletic Club – 14

Draws – 7

Predicted lineup:

Atletico Madrid predicted lineup (3-5-2):

Oblak (GK), Azpilicueta, Gimenez, Hermoso, Lino, Barrios, Koke, de Paul, Molina, Correa, Griezmann

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

Agirrezabala (GK), Lekue, Remiro, Vivian, Alvarez, Vesga, Prados, Berenguer, Sancet, Iniaki, Guruzeta

Match prediction:

It will be a close match, but Atletico Madrid will edge a feisty match.

Prediction: Atletico Madrid 2 -1 Athletic Club

Live telecast:

India- Sports 18

UK- Viaplay

USA- ESPN+

Nigeria- Supersport

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