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Unibet Predictions: Ath Bilbao – Real Madrid Predictions and Tips For Today

Free Daily Soccer Unibet Predictions for Today, December 4, 2024.
Kick-off: 21:00 (GMT+1)
SPAIN: LaLiga – Round 19
EVENT: Ath Bilbao – Real Madrid
TIPS: Under 3.5 Goals | Odds: 1.38@Unibet | Result: PENDING

Ath Bilbao – Real Madrid Predictions and Preview

• After another outstanding week in which Athletic Bilbao kept up with the leaders in the UEFA Europa League, they returned to La Liga with a 2-1 win over Rayo Vallecano. This result not only kept the hosts well-positioned in the top four race but also extended their unbeaten streak in league games to six, the longest since their ten-game run, which ended in January.
• Ernesto Valverde, the coach of Athletic Bilbao, has played against Real Madrid more often than against any other team in La Liga. In his 33 meetings with Real Madrid, he has won nine, drawn six, and lost 18. Despite his negative record at home, the former Barcelona coach has seen Athletic Bilbao defeat only once in their last 26 home league games (W16, D9, L1). It is worth noting that this sequence began after a 2-0 defeat to Real, and the only team to beat them here since were another club from the Spanish capital, Atlético.
• In contrast, after another difficult week on the European front, reigning champions Real Madrid failed to secure a third consecutive league win in the previous round. However, their boss, Carlo Ancelotti, claimed that the club is fixing their problems “bit by bit.” Real can maintain their newfound advantage in the title race, but to do so, they’ll have to take advantage of their game in hand.
• Playing away shouldn’t faze Madrid, who travel here on the back of 21 consecutive unbeaten away league games (W13, D8). Both sides have only played Barcelona more often than their 186 La Liga home-and-away games. Familiarity breeds success for Real Madrid, as they have only beaten Espanyol more often in La Liga than their 98 wins in this match-up. A five-game winning run at San Mamés makes it nine straight unbeaten league visits.
• Players to watch: Oihan Sancet has scored each of Athletic Club’s last three goals, and all six of his domestic scoring appearances this season saw him net the team opener. After receiving criticism from the media following a rather barren spell, Kylian Mbappé secured back-to-back scoring league appearances for the first time since September with his goal against Getafe.
• Hot stat: Real Madrid are the only team in La Liga who have scored in every single away game this season.