Atletico Madrid have been up and down lately, with two wins and three losses in their last five matches, so they are not in perfect shape. Athletic Club are struggling even more, having lost four of their last five games, which puts them in a rough patch. Looking at the history between these two sides, most recent meetings have been tight, low-scoring affairs, with four of the last five ending 1-0.

This match looks very close and it could go either way. Both teams seem hesitant to take risks, so goals are likely to be hard to come by. A draw is a very strong possibility, but if one side were to edge it, Atletico Madrid have the slight edge as the home team, though Athletic Club will be desperate to turn things around. In the end, this appears destined to be a narrow, tense contest, most probably ending in a draw.