Real Madrid welcome Athletic Club to the Santiago Bernabeu on Wednesday evening with Carlo Ancelotti's men knowing a win would see them move seven points clear at the top of La Liga.
Los Blancos claimed a dramatic late win on Sunday, coming from behind to beat Sevilla 2-1, although for long periods of the game Madrid found themselves outplayed.
The hosts will be looking for a strong performance against an Athletic team who head to the Spanish capital boasting the best defensive record in the division.
Real Madrid vs Athletic Club latest odds
The hosts are unbeaten at home in La Liga since the end of January and bet365 offer a Madrid win at 4/9 (1.44).
Athletic, meanwhile, have not won at the Bernabeu since 2005, although they did beat Los Blancos on their way to a memorable Spanish Super Cup win in January.
The Basques can be backed at 6/1 (7.00) with the draw on offer at 15/4 (4.75).
Real Madrid vs Athletic Club first goalscorer
The side from the Spanish capital boast the two top scoring players in La Liga and between them Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior have netted 20 times.
The Frenchman is offered at 11/4 (3.75) to break the deadlock with his Brazilian team-mate available at 11/2 (6.50).
Athletic's two top scorers are Inaki Williams and Raul Garcia with three goals apiece.
Williams can be backed at 17/2 (9.50) with Garcia on offer at 10/1 (11.00).
Real Madrid vs Athletic Club preview
Only three teams have scored fewer than Athletic's total of 13 goals this season, with the Basques seriously underperforming their Expected Goals total.
Chances have been created yet not taken and the lack of a genuine finisher has cost Marcelino Garcia's side this season.
Los Blancos, meanwhile, have scored 34 times in the same number of games as Athletic, underlining their serious firepower, yet on Wednesday there could be rotations to the side.
Benzema and Vinicius have played more minutes than almost every outfield player in the squad, while 36-year-old Luka Modric is likely to be given the night off.
The game therefore could be a tight affair and opposing a high-scoring encounter should appeal.
Real Madrid vs Athletic Club tips & predictions
Under 2.5 goals has paid out in all seven of Athletic's away games this season and is offered at 8/11 (1.73), while opposing goals at both ends could also appeal at 4/5 (1.80).
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Under 2.5 goals at 8/11 (1.73) for a 2pt stake with bet365
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