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  1. Prediction
  2. Odds
  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Lineups
  6. Injuries
  7. Squads
  8. Table

Don’t Rule Out Under 2.5 Goals Being Scored

We’re not expecting the net to bulge on too many occasions when Valencia clash with Athletic Club. On this basis, we’re wagering Under 2.5 on the Total Goals market and this pick is available at 1.62.

Athletic Won When They Last Played Valencia

Valencia were beaten in their last game. Away from home at Estadio Mendizorroza, Deportivo Alavés claimed a 1-0 win. Carlos Corberan's side boasted 58% possession and had three shots on target.

Athletic Club have won back-to-back games. The latest was away where Getafe were beaten 2-0 at Coliseum. The Basque Country club had two shots on goal and boasted 65% possession, while Gorka Guruzeta and Daniel Vivian were both on target.

Athletic had the edge in the most recent encounter between these teams. At San Mames, they recorded a 1-0 home win over Valencia. The past 10 H2H matches have resulted in four Athletic wins, four draws and two Valencia victories.

La Liga G W D L GF GA GD GD P
4 Athletic Club logo Athletic Club 37 19 13 5 54 26 28 54:26 70
12 Valencia logo Valencia 37 11 12 14 43 53 -10 43:53 45
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Valencia – Last 10 League Games

6 wins, 1 loss and 3 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 11.1 attempts. Valencia have had 50.6% possession, 427.0 passes and 3.9 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 0.8 goals from 4.4 shots on goal and 12.0 attempts, while their opponents have been awarded 6.3 corners.

Top goalscorers Hugo Duro and Diego Lopez have found the net 4 times, with Javier Guerra scoring 2. Andre Almeida is the leading assists maker with 2, while goalie Giorgi Mamardashvili has 3 clean sheets.

Athletic Club – Last 10 League Games

Athletic have won 5, lost 1 and drawn 4, with an average of 0.9 goals from 9.2 attempts and 3.0 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 49.5% possession, 387.5 passes, 4.5 corners in their favour and 4.6 corners against, while they’ve conceded 0.3 goals from 10.1 attempts and 2.9 shots on goal.

Oihan Sancet and Nico Williams have scored 2, followed by Gorka Guruzeta with 1. Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta has managed 2 assists in the last 10 games, while Unai Simon has 7 clean sheets to his name.

Confirmed Lineups

Valencia confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Giorgi Mamardashvili (GK), Cristhian Mosquera, Cesar Tarrega, Mouctar Diakhaby, Jose Gaya, Luis Rioja, Javier Guerra, Enzo Barrenechea, Diego Lopez, Umar Sadiq, Andre Almeida.

Athletic Club confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Unai Simon (GK), Inigo Lekue, Daniel Vivian, Aitor Paredes, Yuri Berchiche, Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta, Benat Prados, Alex Berenguer, Oihan Sancet, Adama Boiro, Gorka Guruzeta.

Expert La Liga Analysis

Our football experts study the form, while injuries and suspensions can also affect the potential outcome. Before coming up with a verdict, we combine this data with the latest stats.

Key Valencia vs Athletic Club league stats:

  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Valencia games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Valencia games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 7 Athletic games on the road.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Athletic games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 14 of the last 20 Athletic games.
  • The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Valencia vs Athletic Club Prediction

For those that agree with our view that this will be low-scoring, take the 1.62 when it comes to Under 2.5 Goals. We don’t think this La Liga encounter will be a goalfest.

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Under 2.5 Probability

The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 61.9% prospect of winning. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 65-70%. This is why we can recommend this wager.

Our Pick

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Correct Score Prediction

Valencia Valencia logo 1 - 1 Athletic logo Athletic

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing the two teams to draw 1-1. We can’t pass up the odds of 5.10 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Player Props

Maroan Sannadi Under 0.5 Shots On Target 1.66 bet365 logo

Maroan Sannadi (Athletic) hasn’t registered a shot on goal in six consecutive La Liga matches on the road. We think that he will fail to cover the line and this Shots on Target bet can be backed at 1.66.

Latest Maroan Sannadi Player Prop Odds

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Hugo Duro to Score 2.85 bet365 logo

Hugo Duro (Valencia) has netted three goals in his past five La Liga games. It’s worth a play on the 2.85 that he is Anytime Goalscorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.

Latest Hugo Duro Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Athletic Over 4.5 Corners 1.83 bet365 logo

In their past two matches, Athletic have covered the 4.5 corners line, while the last three Valencia games have involved them conceding over 4.5 corners. There’s a chance to go over the Athletic Team Corners line and we’re confident this will happen, with odds of 1.83 on offer.

Corner Stats

League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Valencia Logo Valencia
Total
10.20 3.90 6.30
Home
8.60 4.70 3.90
Away
11.50 3.90 7.60
Athletic Logo Athletic
Total
9.10 4.50 4.60
Home
8.90 6.40 2.50
Away
9.50 4.40 5.10

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Valencia vs Athletic Club Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Under 2.5 1.62
Full-Time Result Draw 3.00
Team Corners Athletic Over 4.5 1.83

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Valencia vs Athletic Club Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Latest 1x2 Odds Suggest Valencia Victory

The draw is available at 2.90 if you believe that this La Liga match will finish level, with Valencia at 2.45 and Athletic Club chalked up at 3.30 with the bookmakers to secure a win of their own.

There are different ways to bet on Valencia winning and that includes the 2.03 about them on the Asian Handicap -0.25. It also means that if they draw with Athletic, you get half stakes refunded.

Under 2.5 Goals is operating at the shortest price for those anticipating two or less goals. The Both Teams to Score No option is 1.75 if you think at least one side will fail to score.

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Hugo Duro Favourite to Score the First Goal

There is 3.00 available that Hugo Duro finds the net at any stage. He is available at 5.10 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Player Goals

Hugo Duro (Valencia)
First
5.10
Anytime
3.00
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Umar Sadiq (Valencia)
First
6.75
Anytime
3.85
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Oihan Sancet (Athletic)
First
7.50
Anytime
4.20
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Maroan Sannadi (Athletic)
First
7.50
Anytime
4.30
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Player Shots On Target

Hugo Duro (Valencia)
Over 0.5
1.65
Under 0.5
1.92
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Oihan Sancet (Athletic)
Over 0.5
1.79
Under 0.5
1.75
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Umar Sadiq (Valencia)
Over 0.5
1.86
Under 0.5
1.68
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Maroan Sannadi (Athletic)
Over 0.5
1.87
Under 0.5
1.68
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Player Shots

Hugo Duro (Valencia)
Over 2.5
2.23
Under 2.5
-
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Umar Sadiq (Valencia)
Over 2.5
2.43
Under 2.5
-
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Oihan Sancet (Athletic)
Over 1.5
1.50
Under 1.5
-
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Maroan Sannadi (Athletic)
Over 1.5
1.67
Under 1.5
-
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Team Stats

Valencia logo Valencia League Stats

Athletic Club logo Athletic Club League Stats

Full-Time Result

  • 6 wins, 1 defeats and 3 draws in previous 10 matches
  • 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draws in previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

  • 5 wins, 1 defeats and 4 draws in previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in previous 10 away matches

Goals

Goals

Corners

Corners

Possession

Possession

Top Scorers & Assists

Top Scorers & Assists

Team News

You’ve found the right place for Valencia vs Athletic team news, with all the latest information available including lineups and injuries so you’re fully informed.

If you’re looking for the latest player information, check out the La Liga squads.

Valencia vs Athletic Club Lineups

Valencia Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

Athletic Club Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Valencia Confirmed Lineup 4-4-2

25 Giorgi Mamardashvili
3 Cristhian Mosquera 15 Cesar Tarrega 4 Mouctar Diakhaby 14 Jose Gaya
22 Luis Rioja 8 Javier Guerra 5 Enzo Barrenechea 16 Diego Lopez
12 Umar Sadiq 10 Andre Almeida
1 Unai Simon
15 Inigo Lekue 3 Daniel Vivian 4 Aitor Paredes 17 Yuri Berchiche
16 I. Ruiz de 24 Benat Prados
7 Alex Berenguer 8 Oihan Sancet 32 Adama Boiro
12 Gorka Guruzeta

Athletic Club Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

Valencia Substitutes

  • 1Jaume Domenech
  • 6Hugo Guillamon
  • 7Sergi Canos
  • 9Hugo Duro
  • 11Rafa Mir
  • 13Stole Dimitrievski
  • 17Ivan Jaime
  • 18Pepelu
  • 19Max Aarons
  • 21Jesus Vazquez
  • 23Fran Perez
  • 24Yarek Gasiorowski

Athletic Club Substitutes

  • 2Andoni Gorosabel
  • 6Mikel Vesga
  • 9Inaki Williams
  • 11Alvaro Djalo
  • 13Julen Agirrezabala
  • 14Unai Nunez
  • 18Oscar de Marcos
  • 20Unai Gomez
  • 21Maroan Sannadi
  • 23Mikel Jauregizar
  • 28Peio Canales
  • 35Alejandro Rego

Previous Valencia Lineups

15 May La Liga
Alavés 1-0 Valencia
10 May La Liga
Valencia 3-0 Getafe
04 May La Liga
Las Palmas 2-3 Valencia
23 Apr La Liga
Valencia 1-1 Espanyol
19 Apr La Liga
Rayo Vallecano 1-1 Valencia
12 Apr La Liga
Valencia 1-0 Sevilla

Previous Athletic Club Lineups

16 May La Liga
Getafe 0-2 Athletic Club
12 May La Liga
Athletic Club 1-0 Alavés
09 May Europa League
Man United 4-1 Athletic Club
05 May La Liga
Real Sociedad 0-0 Athletic Club
02 May Europa League
Athletic Club 0-3 Man United
24 Apr La Liga
Athletic Club 1-0 Las Palmas

Injuries & Suspensions

Valencia Injury Table

Type Name Info
Thierry Correia Cruciate ligame

Athletic Club Injury Table

Type Name Info
No players are currently reported injured or suspended.

Spain FlagLa Liga Table

2024/2025 Season

# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Barcelona 37 27 4 6 99:39 85
2 Real Madrid 37 25 6 6 76:38 81
3 Atlético Madrid 37 21 10 6 64:30 73
4 Athletic Club 37 19 13 5 54:26 70
5 Villarreal 37 19 10 8 67:49 67
6 Real Betis 37 16 11 10 56:49 59
7 Celta Vigo 37 15 7 15 57:56 52
8 Rayo Vallecano 37 13 12 12 41:45 51
9 Osasuna 37 12 15 10 47:51 51
10 Mallorca 37 13 8 16 35:44 47
11 Real Sociedad 37 13 7 17 35:44 46
12 Valencia 37 11 12 14 43:53 45
13 Getafe 37 11 9 17 33:37 42
14 Alavés 37 10 11 16 37:47 41
15 Girona 37 11 8 18 44:56 41
16 Sevilla 37 10 11 16 40:51 41
17 Espanyol 37 10 9 18 38:51 39
18 Leganés 37 8 13 16 36:56 37
19 Las Palmas 37 8 8 21 40:59 32
20 Real Valladolid 37 4 4 29 26:87 16
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Atlético Madrid 19 14 4 1 42:15 46
2 Real Madrid 18 15 1 2 43:19 46
3 Barcelona 19 14 1 4 52:20 43
4 Athletic Club 18 11 6 1 32:10 39
5 Celta Vigo 19 11 3 5 32:21 36
6 Osasuna 19 10 6 3 33:23 36
7 Real Betis 18 9 6 3 31:20 33
8 Villarreal 18 8 7 3 39:25 31
9 Valencia 19 9 4 6 26:20 31
10 Espanyol 18 7 6 5 21:20 27
11 Real Sociedad 19 8 3 8 20:20 27
12 Mallorca 19 7 6 6 20:21 27
13 Rayo Vallecano 18 6 7 5 24:26 25
14 Girona 18 7 3 8 27:26 24
15 Sevilla 19 6 6 7 17:23 24
16 Alavés 18 6 5 7 13:16 23
17 Leganés 18 6 4 8 20:27 22
18 Getafe 18 4 7 7 14:17 19
19 Las Palmas 19 4 5 10 21:29 17
20 Real Valladolid 19 3 4 12 11:32 13