Athletic Club vs Real Madrid: Predictions, odds & betting tips

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Real Madrid travel to San Mames on Thursday evening to face Athletic Club in the quarter-final of the Copa del Rey.

This will be the fourth meeting of the season between the two sides, with Carlo Ancelotti's men winning both league matches as well as triumphing in the final of the Spanish Super Cup.

Athletic Club vs Real Madrid latest odds

Real Madrid's last trip to Bilbao came on December 22 when they recorded a hard-fought 2-1 win and bet365 price the visitors at 6/5 (2.20) to claim another success.

Athletic are always a tough prospect in front of their own fans and knocked out Barcelona in the previous round.

The hosts are available at 11/5 (3.20) with the draw on offer at 5/2 (3.50).

Athletic Club vs Real Madrid first goalscorer

Karim Benzema is a doubt having left the field during Madrid's last game against Elche with a muscle problem.

The Frenchman remains the shortest priced player to score in Bilbao at 7/2 (4.50) ahead of the man likely to replace him should he fail to make the match, Luka Jovic.

The Serbian forward is offered at 9/2 (5.50) while Vinicius Junior can be backed at 6/1 (7.00). For the hosts, Inaki Williams is available at 11/2 (6.50).

Athletic Club vs Real Madrid preview

The Basques may be outsiders in terms of the win market, but Athletic will be confident of claiming another scalp in the Copa del Rey, a competition they have won considerably more times than Real Madrid.

The visitors struggled in the previous round without Karim Benzema, and the striker's probable absence on Thursday is likely to make life even more difficult for Madrid in Bilbao.

Both league matches between these two sides took place in December, and while Madrid won on each occasion, Athletic created more than enough chances to have claimed two victories.

Another keenly-contested game in a noisy and hostile atmosphere awaits on Thursday and there should certainly be some interest in backing the hosts in some way.

Athletic Club vs Real Madrid tips & predictions

Athletic to win with a +0.25 Asian handicap is priced at 92/100 (1.92) and pays out in full if the Basques win, while providing a half win if they draw and the game goes to extra time.

Odds correct at the time of writing. 18+. begambleaware.org

Athletic Club to win +0.25 Asian handicap at 92/100 (1.92) for a 2pt stake with bet365

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