Athletic Club vs Atlético Madrid prediction: teams form analysis, possible lineups on September 5, 2026
In the 4th round of La Liga, Athletic Club will face Atlético Madrid on September 5, 2026. This is always a fiercely contested rivalry, regardless of how the two sides are performing that season.
Athletic Club vs Atlético Madrid team news and expert analysis
The Bilbao club endured a disappointing campaign last season after a couple of successful years under Valverde, first failing to reach the Champions League play-offs and then finishing only 12th in La Liga. It came as no surprise that Ernesto had announced his departure in advance. Terzić replaced him but began his career in Spanish football with a home defeat to Sevilla. They subsequently suffered an expected loss to Barcelona. However, they beat Celta in the previous round, securing a convincing 2-0 victory.
The Madrid giants once again finished only fourth in La Liga in the spring, this time falling behind not only Barcelona and Real Madrid but also Villarreal. They managed to eliminate the Catalans in the play-offs, but Real Sociedad proved stronger in the Copa del Rey final, while the Spanish side were knocked out by their opponents in the Champions League semi-finals. Simeone's men eventually overcame Málaga late in the game, securing a 2-0 victory. They then drew at home with Villarreal. In Seville, against the side of the same name, they once again made the most of their opportunities, winning 3-1.
The Basques are currently averaging just one goal scored per game while conceding 1.67. The Madrid stars are averaging 2.33 goals scored and one conceded.
Head to Head matches: Athletic Club vs Atlético Madrid
Atlético Madrid have won four of their last five meetings, although they suffered a 0-4 defeat at San Mamés in December last year.
The visitors are understandably receiving more backing at the moment. However, we are taking their away win with a 0 handicap (odds – 1.66).
Athletic Club vs Atlético Madrid: key statistics and trends
- Athletic Club have won after two consecutive defeats
- 33% of Athletic Bilbao's matches have featured goals from both teams, with an average total of 2.67 goals per game
- Atlético Madrid have won two of their last three matches
- 67% of Atlético Madrid's matches have featured goals from both teams, with an average total of 3.33 goals per game
Athletic Club vs Atlético Madrid: Possible starting lineups
Athletic Club are expected to play in a 1-4-2-3-1 formation (possible lineup): Simón - Berchiche, Paredes, Alvarez, Areso - Canales, Herrenabarrena - Berenguer, Sancet, Williams - Guruzeta
Atlético Madrid are expected to play in a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Oblak - Grimaldo, Hancko, Le Normand, Pubill - Mendoza, Yulmand, Koke, Simeone - Lee Kang-in, Lookman
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