La Liga
Athletic Bilbao vs Atlético Madrid
Sat, 05 Sep 2026 - 15:15 (UK Time)
Stadium: San Mamés Barria
Athletic Bilbao vs Atlético Madrid Prediction & Stats - La Liga 2026/27
Predictions
Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Athletic Bilbao vs Atlético Madrid carries real history into this round of the La Liga.
The two sides meet on 05/09 (Saturday) at San Mamés Barria, 15:15 (UK time).
Read the Athletic Bilbao vs Atlético Madrid prediction below before backing anything.
Our verdict on Athletic Bilbao vs Atlético Madrid
A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Athletic Bilbao vs Atlético Madrid call we are most confident in:
Eagle Predict Prediction
BTTS - Yes
Last updated on 04-09-2026.
Who do the bookmakers favour?
The market makes Atlético Madrid the side to beat, with roughly 30% of the implied odds in their favour.
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Athletic Bilbao Preview
Athletic Bilbao reach this fixture 3 match into their La Liga. Here is where Athletic Club stand:
In this competition
1 won, 0 drawn, 2 lost
1 points per game
3 scored, at 1 a game
5 conceded, at 1.67 a game
Athletic Club, season-wide
1 won, 0 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Aitor Paredes, 1 goals
Most assists: Yeray Álvarez, 1 assists
Recent results — Athletic Bilbao
30/08/2026 15:30
27/08/2026 15:00
22/08/2026 11:00
23/05/2026 15:00
17/05/2026 13:00
Atlético Madrid: how they are travelling
Atlético Madrid come in 3 matches into their La Liga.
Here is what Club Atlético de Madrid have produced:
In this competition
2 won, 1 drawn, 0 lost
2.33 points per game
7 scored, at 2.33 a game
3 conceded, at 1 a game
Club Atlético de Madrid, season-wide
2 won, 1 drawn, 0 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Álex Baena, 3 goals
Most assists: Pablo Barrios, 1 assists
Recent results — Club Atlético de Madrid
29/08/2026 15:30
23/08/2026 11:00
19/08/2026 15:00
24/05/2026 15:00
17/05/2026 13:00
The head-to-head favours Atlético Madrid
Atlético Madrid have generally come out ahead of Athletic Club in their recent meetings.
From 42 match(es):
Atlético Madrid: 25 win(s)
Athletic Bilbao: 13 win(s)
Drawn: 4
That trend is worth factoring into the Athletic Bilbao vs Atlético Madrid prediction.
Form comparison Athletic Bilbao vs Atlético Madrid
A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:
Home Team
Athletic Bilbao
Spain - La Liga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
L
|
1 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.67 | 4 | 2 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 3 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.59 | 2.3 | 1.24 |
|
xGA
|
1.43 | 0.84 | 1.72 |
Away Team
Atlético Madrid
Spain - La Liga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
W
|
2.33 |
| Home |
D
W
|
2 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Goals | 3.33 | 3 | 4 |
| Scored | 2.33 | 2 | 3 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.65 | 1.88 | 1.2 |
|
xGA
|
1.4 | 1.08 | 2.05 |
Further markets to consider
Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:
Fixture information - Athletic Bilbao vs Atlético Madrid
Match: Athletic Bilbao vs Atlético Madrid
Competition: La Liga
Date: Saturday, 05/09/2026
Kick-off: 15:15 (UK time)
Venue: San Mamés Barria
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Stats
The statistics for Athletic Bilbao vs Atletico de Madrid that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.
Goal Average
4
League: 2.84
Both Teams to Score
100%
League: 52%
Over 1.5+
100%
League: 74%
Over 2.5+
100%
League: 55%
Cards
6
League: 4.65
Corners
12
League: 10.13
Home Team
Athletic Bilbao
Spain - La Liga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
L
L
|
1 |
| Home |
L
|
0 |
| Away |
W
L
|
1.5 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Goals | 2.67 | 4 | 2 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 1.67 | 3 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 33% | 100% | 0% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 33% | 0% | 50% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.59 | 2.3 | 1.24 |
|
xGA
|
1.43 | 0.84 | 1.72 |
Away Team
Atlético Madrid
Spain - La Liga
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall |
W
D
W
|
2.33 |
| Home |
D
W
|
2 |
| Away |
W
|
3 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Goals | 3.33 | 3 | 4 |
| Scored | 2.33 | 2 | 3 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 67% | 50% | 100% |
| Without Conceding | 33% | 50% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| first to Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.65 | 1.88 | 1.2 |
|
xGA
|
1.4 | 1.08 | 2.05 |
Corners
13.66 / Match
+95% Corners / Match
Athletic Bilbao received +95% more corners than Atlético Madrid in the La Liga
7 / Match
Celta de Vigo
(7)
Barcelona
(5)
Sevilla
(10)(2)
Sevilla
(5)
Villarreal
(6)
Málaga CF
Cards
3 / Match
+0% Cards / Match
Both Teams are equal in terms of cards
3 / Match
Celta de Vigo
(3)
Barcelona
(2)
Sevilla
(2)(2)
Sevilla
(3)
Villarreal
(2)
Málaga CF
Goals Scored
1 / Match
+133%
Atlético Madrid is +133% better in terms of goals scored
2.33 / Match
Celta de Vigo
(2)
Barcelona
(0)
Sevilla
(1)(3)
Sevilla
(2)
Villarreal
(2)
Málaga CF
Goals Conceded
1.67 / Match
+40%
Athletic Bilbao condeded +40% more goals than Atlético Madrid
1 / Match
Celta de Vigo
(0)
Barcelona
(2)
Sevilla
(3)(1)
Sevilla
(2)
Villarreal
(0)
Málaga CF
La Liga Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | PPG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Barcelona
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 3 |
| 2 |
Real Madrid
|
3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 9 | 3 |
| 3 |
Deportivo Alavés
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 4 |
Atlético Madrid
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 5 |
Osasuna
|
3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 2.33 |
| 6 |
Sevilla
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| 7 |
Betis
|
3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 6 | 2 |
| 8 |
Deportivo La Coruña
|
3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1.67 |
| 9 |
Levante UD
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 10 |
Racing Santander
|
3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1.33 |
| 11 |
Real Sociedad
|
4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -3 | 4 | 1 |
| 12 |
Espanyol
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1 |
| 13 |
Athletic Bilbao
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 3 | 1 |
| 14 |
Getafe
|
3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 3 | 1 |
| 15 |
Villarreal
|
3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | -1 | 2 | 0.67 |
| 16 |
Celta de Vigo
|
4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 2 | 0.5 |
| 17 |
Valencia
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 1 | 0.33 |
| 18 |
Rayo Vallecano
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 8 | -4 | 1 | 0.33 |
| 19 |
Málaga CF
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7 | -6 | 1 | 0.33 |
| 20 |
Elche CF
|
3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 9 | -6 | 1 | 0.33 |
Odds
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