Atletico Madrid v Athletic Bilbao predictions: Low-scoring clash points to draw
Defences may come to the fore in Spanish Super Cup semi-final
Free football tips, best bets and analysis for Atletico Madrid v Athletic Bilbao in the semi-finals of the Spanish Super Cup in Saudi Arabia.
Where to watch
BT Sport 1, 7pm Thursday
Best bet
Draw
1pt 23-10 bet365
Match preview
Saudi Arabia's capital city Riyadh plays host to this year's Spanish Super Cup but spectators should not prepare themselves for an open and expansive encounter when Atletico Madrid take on Athletic Bilbao in the second semi-final.
The winner of the encounter will face either Barcelona or Real Madrid in the final at the King Fahd International Stadium and it could be a cagey affair.
Atleti are hindered by the absence of Antoine Griezmann going into this game while Bilbao have had their own struggles in the final third this term, netting only 20 goals in 21 La Liga assignments.
And it is hard to back either side with any conviction.
Atletico have managed only two wins in their last six matches, while their Basque opponents have struggled to finish off opponents with ten La Liga stalemates to their name in 2021-22.
This game could therefore go the distance and punters should look the back the draw in 90 minutes.
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Published on 12 January 2022inFootball tips
Last updated 14:44, 12 January 2022
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