Athletic Bilbao vs Atletico Madrid Tips and Predictions AH Dolce Vita waseNanda

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Atletico Madrid will look to strengthen their position near the top of the La Liga table when they travel to face Athletic Bilbao on Saturday afternoon. Diego Simeone’s side have collected seven points from their opening three matches, placing them third after a 2-0 win over Malaga, a 2-2 draw with Villarreal and an impressive 3-1 victory against Sevilla. Athletic, meanwhile, sit 12th with three points after losing to Sevilla and Barcelona before responding with a 2-0 home victory over Celta Vigo, with Alex Berenguer and Robert Navarro finding the net. The Basque club endured a disappointing 12th-place finish last season and will not compete in Europe this campaign. The recent head-to-head record gives Atletico reason for confidence, despite Athletic winning the corresponding fixture last season. Simeone’s side have won four of their last five meetings with the Basque outfit, including a 3-2 victory in Madrid in April. Atletico have also strengthened considerably during the summer,

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The recent form of Athletic Bilbao in La Liga has been a mixed bag. They currently sit 13th in the league table with 3 points from 3 games, having won 1 and lost 2. After a poor start with two consecutive defeats, they managed to secure their first win of the season in the last away game against Celta Vigo, which ended their losing streak. However, their home form has been disappointing so far. Despite having a well - known home ground, San Mamés, often regarded as a "fortress" in La Liga, they are yet to pick up any points at home this season, with a winless record of 0 wins and 1 loss. Athletic Bilbao is facing a significant issue in the defensive line. Two key center - backs, Eguiluz and Vivian, are out injured, forcing a reshuffle of the center - back pairing. This has led to a decline in their aerial defense and defensive coordination. In addition, midfielders Prados and Canales are also sidelined, which has affected the team's rotation depth. In attack, Iñaki Williams and Sance

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Bilbao Athletic shows decent offensive capabilities on the flanks and in midfield penetration. The forwards are active in running and have sufficient physicality, providing a solid base to break through opponents' defenses. However, their offensive consistency is lacking. The efficiency of their set - piece attacks fluctuates significantly. When facing a well - organized defense, they have limited ways to break the deadlock and often get stuck in offensive ruts. Defense is currently the team's biggest headache. In the new season, the defense has made frequent mistakes. They conceded 5 goals in three league games. There is a lack of concentration in defensive positioning, coordination, and cover - up. The defense is also vulnerable in the air and on the flanks. Moreover, the team's home form has declined sharply this season. They've lost the dominance of their once "fortress" home ground. The ability to withstand pressure and defensive stability at home are no longer at their best. Over

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