Athletic Club vs Elche Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Feb 2026
La Liga Betting Preview: Athletic Club vs Elche
Athletic Club meet Elche at San Mamés, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Friday 20 February.
There could be some merit in backing Over 2.5 when Athletic Club go up against Elche. We think that the Total Goals market provides a value betting angle and we’re happy to take the -112 on offer.
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Athletic Club have triumphed in back-to-back La Liga games. The latest was away where Real Oviedo were beaten 2-1 at Estadio Carlos Tartiere. Los Leones had 46% possession and four shots on target, while Mikel Jauregizar and Oihan Sancet scored one goal each.
Elche drew 0-0 in their previous game. This was at home against Osasuna at Estadio Martínez Valero. Eder Sarabia's side dominated possession with 64% of the ball and recorded five shots on goal.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Estadio Martínez Valero hosted the last head-to-head when home side Elche drew 0-0 with Athletic. The past 8 H2H games have seen three Athletic triumphs, two Elche wins and three draws.
| La Liga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 |  Athletic Club |
24 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 27 | 34 | -7 | 27:34 | 31 |
| 16 |  Elche |
24 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 31 | 35 | -4 | 31:35 | 25 |
3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 15.5 attempts. Athletic have had 50.4% possession, 427.2 passes and 5.6 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.7 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 9.5 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 3.5 corners.
Top goalscorer Gorka Guruzeta has found the net 3 times, with Robert Navarro and Alex Berenguer scoring 2 each. Yuri Berchiche and Inaki Williams have the most assists with 2, while goalie Unai Simon has recorded one clean sheet.
Elche have won 2, lost 5 and drawn 3, with an average of 3.6 shots on goal, 11.0 attempts and 1.6 goals. Los Franjiverdes average 57.8% possession, 485.0 passes, 4.5 corners awarded and 4.7 corners against, while 1.8 goals have been conceded from 15.9 attempts and 5.3 shots on goal.
Alvaro Rodriguez and German Valera have scored 3, followed by Martim Neto with 2. Alvaro Rodriguez and Hector Fort have clocked up 2 assists, with Inaki Pena keeping 2 clean sheets in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Athletic Club predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Unai Simon (GK), Andoni Gorosabel, Aitor Paredes, Aymeric Laporte, Yuri Berchiche, Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta, Mikel Vesga, Nico Serrano, Oihan Sancet, Inaki Williams, Gorka Guruzeta.
Elche predicted lineup (3-5-2): Matias Dituro (GK), Leo Petrot, Victor Chust, Pedro Bigas, Tete Morente, Lucas Cepeda, Marc Aguado, Aleix Febas, German Valera, Andre Silva, Alvaro Rodriguez.
Athletic Club vs Elche Prediction & Betting Tips
Take in the full Athletic Club vs Elche betting outlook — from our expert match prediction and correct score pick to sharp corners advice, player prop insights and a bet builder tailored for value.
Match Prediction
The price of -112 for Over 2.5 Goals looks like a really attractive price. We think that the two teams should be able to cover the line between them when it comes to this La Liga showdown.
Our football picks always stem from lots of research and it begins by looking at the latest La Liga team news and current form. When we have a strong view of what might happen, we match up the latest numbers.
Key Athletic Club vs Elche league stats:
The top bookmakers are estimating that there is a 52.9% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 55-60%. This is why we can recommend this bet.
There are plenty of bigger-priced alternatives and that includes combining Over 2.5 Goals with BTTS Yes on the Total Goals & Both Teams to Score market. This is a bet that is available at slightly larger odds and requires both teams to find the net.
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Correct Score Prediction
2
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1
Elche
Athletic are available at +650 to secure a 2-1 victory. Many bettors enjoy a correct score wager and there are some nice potential returns to be had.
Player Prop Picks
Gorka Guruzeta (Athletic) has registered two goals in his past four La Liga games. We’ll take a chance at +200 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look really appealing.
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Corners Prediction
Each of the previous three Athletic matches have featured under 9.5 corners. It looks a logical viewpoint that the line won’t be reached and you can land a price of -123 for this Total Corners wager.
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Bet Builder Tips
If you want to try a bet builder, have a play on more than two goals to be scored, Athletic to succeed and also Gorka Guruzeta (Athletic) to find the net.
A football bet builder is a wager on a specific game where you select different outcomes to happen. Should a bettor get all selections correct, then they can achieve a good return from a small stake.
Athletic Club vs Elche Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
The bookies have Athletic Club at -172 when it comes to Full-Time Result. This implies that the favourites are 63% likely to win this La Liga encounter according to the latest betting odds. The market implies that Elche are the most unlikely to win at +480.
There’s -130 when it comes to Athletic -0.75 on the Asian Handicap. That means a 2+ goal margin of victory over Elche lands a full return. If they win by one, we win with half stake and get the rest refunded.
Over and Under 2.5 Goals bettors are able to get similar odds on the Total Goals market. Both Teams to Score wagering is popular and you are able to land -115 when it comes to the BTTS Yes and BTTS No picks.
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Gorka Guruzeta is favourite to be First Goalscorer at +480 and if you’re keen to back him to simply find the net, then the price is +200.
Athletic have clocked up five losses, three wins and two draws in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.30.
Elche haven’t tasted victory in the previous ten away matches. Los Franjiverdes have finished with seven losses and three draws in the last 10 away games, netting an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 2.10.
Elche were 1-0 victors against Athletic last time out at San Mamés. The past 3 H2H games at San Mamés have seen two Athletic victories and just one triumph for Elche.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athletic Club Home Stats |
3-2-5 | 2.30 | 1.00 | 1.30 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 | |
| Elche Away Stats |
0-3-7 | 3.10 | 1.00 | 2.10 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 2 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- La Liga: 19/10 2025 Elche 0 Athletic 0
- La Liga: 28/05 2023 Athletic 0 Elche 1
- La Liga: 11/09 2022 Elche 1 Athletic 4
- La Liga: 03/04 2022 Athletic 2 Elche 1
- La Liga: 16/08 2021 Elche 0 Athletic 0
- La Liga: 22/05 2021 Elche 2 Athletic 0
- La Liga: 03/01 2021 Athletic 1 Elche 0
- Copa del Rey: 22/01 2020 Elche 5 Athletic 6
Athletic Club League Stats
Elche League Stats
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 7 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 2.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.60 corners awarded and 3.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.70 corners awarded and 4.10 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 4.70 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 corners awarded and 5.10 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 8.20 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 50.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 53.90% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 57.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 58.80% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Athletic Club this season are Robert Navarro (5), Gorka Guruzeta (4), Nico Williams (4)
- Top Assistors for Athletic Club this season are Alex Berenguer (2), Inaki Williams (2), Nico Williams (2)
Athletic Club vs Elche Lineups & Team News
Make sure you're up to date on the Athletic vs Elche team news before betting. We’ll provide the predicted and confirmed lineups for La Liga along with up-to-date injury news.
Athletic Club Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Elche Predicted Lineup 3-5-2
Athletic Club Predicted Lineup 4-2-3-1
Elche Predicted Lineup 3-5-2
Previous Athletic Club Lineups
Previous Elche Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Athletic Club Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Ernesto Valverde
Elche Player Stats & Squad
La Liga Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Madrid | 24 | 19 | 3 | 2 | 53:19 | 60 |
| 2 | Barcelona | 24 | 19 | 1 | 4 | 64:25 | 58 |
| 3 | Villarreal | 24 | 15 | 3 | 6 | 45:26 | 48 |
| 4 | Atlético Madrid | 24 | 13 | 6 | 5 | 38:21 | 45 |
| 5 | Real Betis | 24 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 39:29 | 41 |
| 6 | Espanyol | 24 | 10 | 5 | 9 | 29:33 | 35 |
| 7 | Celta Vigo | 24 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 32:27 | 34 |
| 8 | Real Sociedad | 24 | 8 | 7 | 9 | 34:35 | 31 |
| 9 | Athletic Club | 24 | 9 | 4 | 11 | 27:34 | 31 |
| 10 | Osasuna | 24 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 28:28 | 30 |
| 11 | Getafe | 24 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 20:28 | 29 |
| 12 | Girona | 24 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 24:38 | 29 |
| 13 | Sevilla | 24 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 31:39 | 26 |
| 14 | Alavés | 24 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 21:30 | 26 |
| 15 | Valencia | 24 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 25:37 | 26 |
| 16 | Elche | 24 | 5 | 10 | 9 | 31:35 | 25 |
| 17 | Rayo Vallecano | 23 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 21:30 | 25 |
| 18 | Mallorca | 24 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 29:39 | 24 |
| 19 | Levante | 24 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 26:41 | 18 |
| 20 | Real Oviedo | 23 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 13:36 | 16 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelona | 11 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 34:5 | 33 |
| 2 | Real Madrid | 12 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 29:8 | 33 |
| 3 | Atlético Madrid | 12 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 26:8 | 31 |
| 4 | Villarreal | 12 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 27:10 | 28 |
| 5 | Real Betis | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 22:12 | 22 |
| 6 | Osasuna | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 20:13 | 21 |
| 7 | Elche | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 | 20:13 | 21 |
| 8 | Real Sociedad | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 21:17 | 20 |
| 9 | Athletic Club | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 15:14 | 20 |
| 10 | Espanyol | 13 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 16:18 | 20 |
| 11 | Mallorca | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 19:16 | 19 |
| 12 | Alavés | 12 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 14:13 | 18 |
| 13 | Valencia | 12 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 15:13 | 17 |
| 14 | Girona | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 12:19 | 16 |
| 15 | Rayo Vallecano | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 11:9 | 15 |
| 16 | Getafe | 12 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 10:10 | 15 |
| 17 | Sevilla | 13 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 18:19 | 15 |
| 18 | Celta Vigo | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 17:15 | 14 |
| 19 | Real Oviedo | 12 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 5:13 | 11 |
| 20 | Levante | 12 | 1 | 4 | 7 | 11:23 | 7 |
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