Atletico Madrid and Athletic Club will come against each other at the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano in Madrid on the Matchday 5 of the 2021-22 La Liga season today, September 18, 2021, at 10:15 AM (ET). Here, you will find everything there is to know about this Spanish league soccer match, such as predictions, odds, storylines, and how to watch the game online.
This will be their 44th overall meeting. There are no surprises here as Atletico Madrid are the firm favorites in head-to-head clashes, having celebrated a victory on 25 occasions so far; Athletic Bilbao have grabbed a triumph 12 times to this day, and the remaining six matches have ended in a draw.
Their most recent game was played on April 25, 2021, when the game ended in a surprising 2-1 win for the Lions at the Estadio San Mames in Bilbao. It promises to be a more exciting clash as they meet for the first time in the new 2021/2022 La Liga season.
Atletico Madrid vs Athletic Club: Match Information
Date: Saturday, September 18, 2021
Time: 10:15 AM (ET)
Location: Estadio Wanda Metropolitano, Madrid
Atletico Madrid vs Athletic Club: Times by State in the US
ET: 10:15 AM
CT: 9:15 AM
MT: 8:15 AM
PT: 7:15 AM
Atletico Madrid vs Athletic Club: Storylines
Atletico Madrid have been off to a great start to the La Liga season. In their first four fixtures, they have grabbed three wins, and the remaining one has ended in a tie (WWDW). Meanwhile, Athletic Club are in a similar better form, as they have also been unbeaten in the first four matches. Thus, they have managed two triumphs, and two draws (DDWW).
The Colchoneros currently sit in third place in La Liga with 10 points in four matches so far. On the other hand, Bilbao are placed two positions below them, in fifth place on the La Liga table with eight points won in four games in the 2021-22 season.
These opponents have a long history of clashes as their first one dates back to January 28, 1996, when the Madrid outfit cruised past Los Leones with a final result of 4-1 at home. Thanks to this exciting clash, we will see if either of the two clubs will go home with the three points in Round 5.
How To Watch Or Stream Live Free Atletico Madrid vs Athletic Club in the U.S.
The 2021-22 La Liga Round 5 game between Atletico Madrid and Athletic Club, to be played today, at the Estadio Wanda Metropolitano in Madrid, will be broadcasted on ESPN+ in the United States.
Atletico Madrid vs Athletic Club: Predictions And Odds
The odds are heavily in favor of Atletico Madrid. FanDuel see them as the absolute favorites and thus, they have given them -155 odds to grab their third win of the new season. The away side Athletic Club have a +500 odds to cause an upset in the fifth round, while a tie would result in a +250 payout.
| FanDuel | |
| Atletico Madrid | -155 |
| Tie | +250 |
| Athletic Club | +500 |
* Odds by FanDuel
