Real Madrid vs Athletic Bilbao predictions, May 23, 2026

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As the LaLiga season unfolds, Real Madrid is set to host Athletic Bilbao on May 23, 2026, in what promises to be an engaging encounter. Recent form favors the home side, with Real Madrid securing three victories in their last five outings. Their tactical approach has showcased a blend of attacking flair and solid defensive organization, positioning them as formidable opponents at the Santiago Bernabéu.

Athletic Bilbao, meanwhile, comes into this match with two recent wins, demonstrating resilience and the ability to capitalize on set pieces. Their traditional pressing style and structured defensive formation could pose challenges to Real Madrid’s forward line, but they will need to find more consistency to compete effectively away from home.

Bookmakers have made Real Madrid the favorites, offering odds of 1.53 for a home victory, while Athletic Bilbao’s odds sit at 6.7. The models suggest a 67% likelihood of a home win, with a predicted final score of 2:1.

Ultimately, while Real Madrid’s home advantage and recent performance indicate a strong likelihood of victory, Athletic Bilbao’s potential for an upset maintains the contest’s intrigue, reminding us that in soccer, outcomes can be unpredictable.

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Real
64.5%
Draw
20.8%
Athletic
14.7%

Prediction (the most likely score): 2:1

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Betting Odds

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MarathonBet 1.53 4.74 6.7

Latest Results

14.05.26 Real Madrid – Real Oviedo – 2:0
10.05.26 FC Barcelona – Real Madrid – 2:0
03.05.26 RCD Espanyol – Real Madrid – 0:2
24.04.26 Real Betis – Real Madrid – 1:1
21.04.26 Real Madrid – Deportivo Alavés – 2:1
13.05.26 RCD Espanyol – Athletic Bilbao – 2:0
10.05.26 Athletic Bilbao – CF Valencia – 0:1
02.05.26 Deportivo Alavés – Athletic Bilbao – 2:4
25.04.26 Atlético Madrid – Athletic Bilbao – 3:2
21.04.26 Athletic Bilbao – Osasuna – 1:0

Facts

  • One team leads the standings, the other sits mid-table (ranked 2 in the zone Promotion ~ Champions League (League phase: ) and 9).
  • Real is Qualified for Champions League (League phase )
  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Real won 4.
  • Real is currently in amazing form (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Athletic‘s form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).
  • In this match, Real is the undeniable favorite.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Real won 12 matches, drew 5 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 28:10. (average 1.4:0.5).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Real won 6 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 15:5. (average 1.5:0.5).

    Latest Head To Head

    03.12.25 Athletic Bilbao – Real Madrid – 0:3
    20.04.25 Real Madrid – Athletic Bilbao – 1:0
    04.12.24 Athletic Bilbao – Real Madrid – 2:1
    31.03.24 Real Madrid – Athletic Bilbao – 2:0
    12.08.23 Athletic Bilbao – Real Madrid – 0:2

    Standings

    2025/26

    Pl W D L Diff Pts
    1 Barcelona ✔ 36 30 1 5 91:32 59 91
    2 Real Madrid ✔ 36 25 5 6 72:33 39 80
    3 Villarreal ✔ 36 21 6 9 67:43 24 69
    4 Atl. Madrid ✔ 36 20 6 10 60:39 21 66
    5 Betis ✔ 36 14 15 7 56:44 12 57
    6 Celta Vigo 36 13 11 12 51:47 4 50
    7 Getafe 36 14 6 16 31:37 -6 48
    8 Real Sociedad ✔ 36 11 12 13 55:56 -1 45
    9 Ath Bilbao 36 13 5 18 40:53 -13 44
    10 Rayo Vallecano 36 10 14 12 37:43 -6 44
    11 Valencia 36 11 10 15 39:51 -12 43
    12 Sevilla 36 12 7 17 46:58 -12 43
    13 Osasuna 36 11 9 16 43:47 -4 42
    14 Espanyol 36 11 9 16 40:53 -13 42
    15 Girona 36 9 13 14 38:53 -15 40
    16 Alaves 36 10 10 16 42:54 -12 40
    17 Elche 36 9 12 15 47:56 -9 39
    18 Mallorca 36 10 9 17 44:55 -11 39
    19 Levante 36 10 9 17 44:59 -15 39
    20 Oviedo ✔ 36 6 11 19 26:56 -30 29

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