Athletic Bilbao VS Real Madrid Preview: Team News, H2H, Betting Tips and more

[(Athletic Bilbao) Strength]:
1. Nico Williams and Inaki Williams are the team's starting wingers, known for their speed and strong dribbling ability.
2. Players like Mikel Vesga are responsible for midfield interception and organization. Andoni Gorosabel and Dani Vivian are important components of the defensive line.
3. Athletic Bilbao remained unbeaten in the last 2 games, showing decent form.
4. Athletic Bilbao conceded 4 goals in the last 5 home games, averaging less than 1 goal per game, featuring excellent defense.

[(Athletic Bilbao) Weakness]:
1. Due to a violent foul against Fermin Lopez, Athletic Bilbao's starter, Oihan Sancet, has been suspended. He will be unavailable to face Levante UD and will also miss the match against Real Madrid CF at the San Mames Stadium.
2. Athletic Bilbao scored 3 goals in the last 5 games, with an average of less than 1 goal per game, boasting poor offense.
3. Athletic Bilbao were at a disadvantage with 10 wins, 7 draws, and 37 losses in their 54 encounters between both sides.

[(Real Madrid CF) Strength]:
1. Jude Bellingham is the new playmaker in recent years, standing out for his goal-scoring and assist-making ability.
2. Real Madrid CF scored 7 goals in the last 5 games, averaging nearly 2 goals per game, boasting full attack.
3. Real Madrid CF are ranked 1st on the road this season, with 15 goals scored and 10 conceded. They received 4 wins, 3 draws, and 1 loss away from home this season so far, with a win rate of 50%.
4. Real Madrid CF scored 11 goals and conceded 4 in the last 8 encounters between both sides, having the upper hand.

[(Real Madrid CF) Neutral]:
1. In the 14th round of La Liga, Real Madrid CF drew 1-1 away against Girona FC, resulting in their third consecutive draw in the league this season, and they were subsequently replaced by Barcelona at the top of the table. Following the match, according to the latest reports from journalists, Real Madrid might bring back Zinedine Zidane as a caretaker manager if the team need a change of direction.

[(Real Madrid CF) Weakness]:
1. Rodrygo has equaled the Real Madrid CF record for a forward's goal drought in the club's 123-year history, going 30 consecutive matches without scoring (a cumulative duration of 1339 minutes). He has not scored in a club match since March 4th (against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League) and has not scored in La Liga since January 19th (against Las Palmas).
2. Real Madrid CF won only one of the last 5 games across all competitions, revealing poor recent form.

[Tips]:
Real Madrid CF are ahead of Athletic Bilbao in the table and hope to extend their lead in this game.

From the two teams' recent form, Athletic Bilbao remained unbeaten in the last 2 games, while Real Madrid CF won only one of the last 5 games across all competitions.

In terms of their H2H records, Real Madrid CF have the upper hand.

The AH line is -0.5 for the away team.

Considering Real Madrid CF's superior overall strength, they are expected to win this match.

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