Real Madrid v Athletic Bilbao Sunday at 21.00 CET

Spain La Liga and Santiago Bernabeu for our latest tipping selection. Real Madrid sit atop the division with 72 points and a 8 point lead over Barcelona. Overall they have 22 wins, 6 draws and 1 loss. At home they are unbeaten with 12 wins and 2 draws. Madrid are unbeaten in the league since September (23 games) with 17 wins and 6 draws. Bilbao are in 4th and flying high. Overall they are 16 wins, 8 draws and 5 losses. Away form sees 5 wins, 5 draws and 4 losses. Recent form shows 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss.

Team news: Vinicius Jr is suspended, Camavinga is rated doubtful. Bellingham and Valverde return. Bilbao lose Yuri Berchiche and have doubts over three with Paredes, Ruiz de Galarreta and Herrera all touch and go.

Head-to-head statistics: 20 games – 13 wins Real Madrid, 5 draw and 2 wins Athletic Bilbao.

Betting selection – Shame Vini Jr is out here as that would solidify my home team selection. Madrid superb in La Liga and seem to be coasting to the title. Take Real Madrid -1 1.99 Bet365. We need a 2 goal win for payment, 1 goal Real Madrid win sees a push and stakes returned.