Copa Del Rey - Atletico Madrid VS Athletic Bilbao Prediction

Copa Del Rey - Atletico Madrid VS Athletic Bilbao
Match Time: 08-02-2024 04:30 Thursday (GMT+8)
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Team Analysis
Atletico Madrid has an impressive home-record of winning 11 matches and drawing 1 out of the last 12 La Liga matches. On the other hand, no more than three goals were scored in the last four head-to-head clashes between these rivals. Atletico's last five games in various competitions have seen less than three goals. The team is grappling with a packed schedule, but they rise to the occasion every time, as seen in their recent matches. These include an emphatic 4-2 victory against Real Madrid in the previous round of the Copa Del Rey.

On the contrary, Athletic Bilbao is on top form, especially after a decisive 4-0 victory against Mallorca. With Barcelona also defeated 4-2 in the Copa Del Rey quarterfinals, the team is on a high. In the last 18 matches across all competitions, Bilbao lost just once. As of now, they hold the fifth position in La Liga standings, only three points behind Atletico Madrid, who occupy the fourth spot.

Head-to-Head
In the league clash held in mid-December, Athletic Bilbao secured a 2-0 victory when Atletico Madrid visited San Mames Barria. Nevertheless, Atletico Madrid holds a strong home record in this matchup. Out of the last 31 home matches against Los Leones, Los Colchoneros enjoyed 21 victories, 5 draws, and lost only 5. Also, no more than three goals were recorded in the previous four head-to-head matches between these two teams.

Odds Analysis
Atletico Madrid boasts the best home record in La Liga, and this will significantly impact the upcoming matchup. This season, Atletico won 11 games and drew 1 out of the 12 league games played at Estadio Civitas Metropolitano. They have also tallied five victories and a draw out of their last 6 matches across various competitions. Moreover, with 21 victories, 5 draws, and only 5 losses out of the last 31 home matches against Bilbao, Atletico has a strong standing, reflected in the 2.00 odds for a home win.

On the defensive front, Atletico has stepped up its game recently. Four out of their last five matches across all competitions saw less than three goals. Similar is the case with Bilbao, who pulled off three clean sheets in their last five matches across all competitions. Considering that the previous four head-to-head matches produced less than three goals, the Under 2.5 goals FT can be expected with the odds at 1.75.

Pick: Under 2.5 goals