Athletic Club vs Atletico Madrid: Head-to-head Stats and Match Preview

Athletic Club host Atletico Madrid in La Liga on 5 September 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 14:15 UTC in Bilbao. The match comes in the early stages of the 2026 La Liga season, in Round 4 of the regular campaign, and will unfold in front of a demanding Basque crowd in Bilbao. With the home side looking to climb the table and Atletico aiming to sustain a title push, this fixture carries significant weight even at this stage of the season.

In the current La Liga standings, Atletico Madrid arrive in a strong position, sitting 2nd with 7 points from 3 matches, unbeaten with 2 wins and 1 draw and a goal difference of +4 (7 scored, 3 conceded). Athletic Club are 12th with 3 points from 3 games, having won once and lost twice, with 3 goals scored and 5 conceded. Against that backdrop, this Athletic Club vs Atletico Madrid stats preview highlights a clash between a side trying to stabilise its form and a contender looking to consolidate its place near the top.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a tightly contested recent series between Athletic Club and Atletico Madrid in La Liga.

Previous meetings: 5
Athletic Club wins: 1
Draws: 0
Atletico Madrid wins: 4

Athletic Club vs Atletico Madrid Timeline & Historical Context

Looking at the Athletic Club vs Atletico Madrid timeline in recent La Liga seasons, the pattern has largely favoured Atletico, especially in Madrid. The most recent encounter came on 25 April 2026 at Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid in La Liga Regular Season - 32. Atletico Madrid, playing at home, overturned a half-time deficit (0-1) to win 3-2, underlining their capacity to respond under pressure.

The previous meeting in Bilbao on 6 December 2025, in La Liga Regular Season - 15 at San Mamés, saw Athletic Club edge a tight contest 1-0 after a goalless first half. That result stands out as Athletic’s only win in this five-game sequence, demonstrating that San Mamés can still tilt the balance in their favour when they execute their game plan effectively.

Before that, Atletico Madrid had put together a run of three straight La Liga victories over Athletic Club. On 1 March 2025 at Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid (Regular Season - 26), Atletico Madrid won 1-0 after a 0-0 first half. On 31 August 2024, again in Bilbao at San Mamés Barria (Regular Season - 4), Atletico Madrid claimed a 1-0 away win in another match decided after the break, following a goalless first half. And on 27 April 2024 at Estádio Cívitas Metropolitano in Madrid (Regular Season - 33), Atletico prevailed 3-1, turning a 1-1 half-time scoreline into a convincing home success.

Athletic Club vs Atletico Madrid Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers underline Atletico Madrid’s edge, particularly in terms of wins and attacking productivity.

Overall Record & Goals:

Total Goals Scored: Athletic Club 4 - 8 Atletico Madrid
Average Goals per Match: Athletic Club 0.80 vs Atletico Madrid 1.60

Venue Split Performance:

At Athletic Club's stadium: 2 matches played here — Athletic Club won 1 (as home side), Atletico Madrid won 1 (as away side), 0 draws
At Atletico Madrid's stadium: 3 matches played here — Atletico Madrid won 3 (as home side), Athletic Club won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Athletic Club vs Atletico Madrid Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Athletic Club vs Atletico Madrid last results in recent competitive fixtures:

25 April 2026: Atletico Madrid 3-2 Athletic Club (Half-time: 0-1) – La Liga Regular Season - 32
6 December 2025: Athletic Club 1-0 Atletico Madrid (Half-time: 0-0) – La Liga Regular Season - 15
1 March 2025: Atletico Madrid 1-0 Athletic Club (Half-time: 0-0) – La Liga Regular Season - 26
31 August 2024: Athletic Club 0-1 Atletico Madrid (Half-time: 0-0) – La Liga Regular Season - 4
27 April 2024: Atletico Madrid 3-1 Athletic Club (Half-time: 1-1) – La Liga Regular Season - 33

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Athletic Club Matches Results and Stats

Athletic Club’s form in La Liga 2026, season to date, has been inconsistent. They have played 3 league matches, winning 1 and losing 2, with no draws. Offensively, they average 1.0 goal per game (3 scored in total), but defensively they have been vulnerable, conceding 5 goals at an average of 1.7 per match. At home, they have lost their only fixture, scoring once and conceding three, and they have managed just one clean sheet overall, away from Bilbao. The current form line of “LLW” and a longest losing streak of 2 underscores a team still searching for stability.

Recent Results Summary: Win 1, Draw 0, Lose 2 (season to date, 3 matches)

Last 5 Atletico Madrid Matches Results and Stats

Atletico Madrid’s La Liga 2026 season to date has been notably stronger. Across 3 league fixtures, they remain unbeaten with 2 wins and 1 draw. Their attack has been productive, with 7 goals scored (2.3 per match on average), including 4 at home and 3 away. Defensively, they have conceded just 3 goals (1.0 per match), reflecting a balanced side capable of controlling games. Away from home, Atletico have a perfect record so far: 1 match, 1 win, 3 goals scored and 1 conceded. Their current form line of “WDW” and the absence of any defeats underline the momentum they bring into Bilbao.

Recent Results Summary: Win 2, Draw 1, Lose 0 (season to date, 3 matches)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Across the available Athletic Club vs Atletico Madrid stats, the historical and current indicators both lean towards Atletico Madrid. In the last five direct meetings, Atletico have won four times, scoring 8 goals to Athletic’s 4, and have been particularly dominant in Madrid. Athletic Club’s lone victory in this run came at home, which suggests San Mamés can still be a leveller, but their current season-to-date numbers — more goals conceded than scored and a negative goal difference — point to ongoing defensive issues. Atletico Madrid, by contrast, combine an efficient attack with a solid back line and arrive unbeaten in La Liga 2026. While the atmosphere in Bilbao and Athletic’s capacity to raise their level at home should not be underestimated, the balance of historical head-to-head trends and early-season form gives Atletico Madrid the statistical edge heading into this fixture.

Athletic Club vs Atletico Madrid H2H Statistics updated on 2026-08-31.