Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 31 March

Real Madrid

W W W W D

1st place in Spanish La Liga

2-0

31/03/2024 15:00

Athletic Bilbao

L W D L W

5th place in Spanish La Liga

Spanish La Liga

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao on 31 March 2024 (kick-off: 15:00) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao preview before placing your bet.

Real Madrid are currently 1st with 95 points after 38 matches.
Athletic Bilbao sit 5th with 68 points from 38 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Real Madrid to win with probability 60%.
Head-to-head history favors Real Madrid, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Athletic Bilbao have one win, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

15:00

2024-03-31

Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao - Prediction & Odds

Real Madrid

Athletic Bilbao

2024-03-31 15:00

STANDINGS UP TO 31/03/2024

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Real Madrid	95	38	29	8	1	87	26	61
02 FC Barcelona	85	38	26	7	5	79	44	35
03 Girona	81	38	25	6	7	85	46	39
04 Atletico Madrid	76	38	24	4	10	70	43	27
05 Athletic Bilbao	68	38	19	11	8	61	37	24
06 Real Sociedad	60	38	16	12	10	51	39	12
07 Real Betis	57	38	14	15	9	48	45	3
08 Villarreal	53	38	14	11	13	65	65	0
09 Valencia	49	38	13	10	15	40	45	-5
10 Alaves	46	38	12	10	16	36	46	-10
11 Osasuna	45	38	12	9	17	45	56	-11
12 Getafe	43	38	10	13	15	42	54	-12
13 Celta Vigo	41	38	10	11	17	46	57	-11
14 Sevilla	41	38	10	11	17	48	54	-6
15 Mallorca	40	38	8	16	14	33	44	-11
16 Las Palmas	40	38	10	10	18	33	47	-14
17 Rayo Vallecano	38	38	8	14	16	29	48	-19
18 Cadiz	33	38	6	15	17	26	55	-29
19 Almeria	21	38	3	12	23	43	75	-32
20 Granada CF	21	38	4	9	25	38	79	-41

Head To Head

12/08/2023 15:30

Athletic Bilbao

0 - 2

Real Madrid

SPA D1

04/06/2023 12:30

Real Madrid

1 - 1

Athletic Bilbao

SPA D1

22/01/2023 16:00

Athletic Bilbao

0 - 2

Real Madrid

SPA D1

03/02/2022 16:30

Athletic Bilbao

1 - 0

Real Madrid

SPA CUP

16/01/2022 14:30

Real Madrid

2 - 0

Athletic Bilbao

SPA SUC

22/12/2021 16:30

Athletic Bilbao

1 - 2

Real Madrid

SPA D1

Real Madrid

67%

Draw

17%

Athletic Bilbao

17%

Real Madrid Last 6 matches

16/03/2024 11:15

Osasuna 2 - 4 Real Madrid SPA D1

10/03/2024 13:30

Real Madrid 4 - 0 Celta Vigo SPA D1

06/03/2024 16:00

Real Madrid 1 - 1 RB Leipzig UEFA CL

02/03/2024 16:00

Valencia 2 - 2 Real Madrid SPA D1

25/02/2024 16:00

Real Madrid 1 - 0 Sevilla SPA D1

18/02/2024 09:00

Rayo Vallecano 1 - 1 Real Madrid SPA D1

Win

50%

Draw

50%

Lost

Last 6 matches Athletic Bilbao

16/03/2024 16:00

Athletic Bilbao 2 - 0 Alaves SPA D1

10/03/2024 11:15

Las Palmas 0 - 2 Athletic Bilbao SPA D1

03/03/2024 16:00

Athletic Bilbao 0 - 0 FC Barcelona SPA D1

29/02/2024 16:30

Athletic Bilbao 3 - 0 Atletico Madrid SPA CUP

25/02/2024 11:15

Real Betis 3 - 1 Athletic Bilbao SPA D1

19/02/2024 16:00

Athletic Bilbao 3 - 2 Girona SPA D1

Win

67%

Draw

17%

Lost

17%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Spanish La Liga

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Goals

Scored

363

Avg. per game

1.21

Conceded

164

Avg. per game

0.55

Scored

210

Avg. per game

0.70

Conceded

193

Avg. per game

0.64

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

223 (74%)77 (26%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

145 (48%)155 (52%)

Real Madrid

Recent matches

Athletic Bilbao

Under /Over

(89%)40 5(11%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(78%)35 10(22%)

Under /Over

(44%)20 25(56%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

Under /Over

(56%)25 20(44%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(38%)17 28(62%)

/Yes

(64%)29 16(36%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(47%)21 24(53%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Real Madrid

Athletic Bilbao

Shots

Real Madrid

Total shots

16.09 avg / game

Blocked

1059 total

Avg. 4.25

Athletic Bilbao

Total shots

13.07 avg / game

Blocked

746 total

Avg. 3.49

Real Madrid Pass Athletic Bilbao

Total passes

168019

Avg. 585 / game

Accurate

89%

Ball possession

58%

Total passes

101749

Avg. 419 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

50%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Real Madrid

300

Played games

Athletic Bilbao

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.37

110

Clean sheets

104

0.35

5.83

1749

Corners

1671

5.57

15.02

4506

Throw-ins

5184

17.28

1.87

562

Offsides

515

1.72

2.92

875

GK saves

642

2.14

Real Madrid

DISCIPLINARY

Athletic Bilbao

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.78

534

556

1.85

0.08

0.09

9.73

2920

Fouls

3498

11.66

12.85

3854

Tackles

3299

11.00

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How We Build the Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao on 31 March 2024 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Spanish La Liga fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Real Madrid's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Athletic Bilbao's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Spanish La Liga Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Spanish La Liga standings and the Spanish La Liga form table to understand exactly where Real Madrid and Athletic Bilbao sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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