Athletic Bilbao vs Real Madrid Predictions

• Seven of the last eight meetings between these two have produced fewer than three goals.
• Athletic Bilbao have conceded four goals in their last four matches.
• Four of Los Blancos’ last six away games have gone under 2.5 goals.

Cagey affair likely

Real Madrid slipped up once again at the weekend as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Girona and they face another road trip as they visit Athletic Bilbao on Wednesday.

Xabi Alonso’s side will bring to an end a run of six away games on the bounce and that has coincided with a major downturn in their form.

Los Blancos have only won one of their last five matches, a 4-3 Champions League win over Olympiacos, and have been held by Rayo Vallecano, Elche and Girona in La Liga.

That has handed the impetus to Barcelona in the title race, with the Catalan club finishing the weekend a point clear of their rivals.

Athletic Bilbao have struggled for consistency this season but they have kept three clean sheets in their last four matches and could help keep this game low-scoring.

Seven of the last eight head-to-heads have gone under 2.5 goals and a repeat of that looks likely in this one considering Real’s issues on their travels.

Four of Los Blancos’ last six road trips have produced fewer than three goals and this could be another.

Despite their issues, there is plenty of quality in this Real lineup and correct score backers may want to keep them to win 2-0 on side, which has happened in three of the last six meetings between the pair.