Athletic Club vs Valencia Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Aug 2024

Athletic Could Prove Too Strong

We’re going for a straight pick on Athletic Club when it comes to the Full-Time Result market. We think the hosts can achieve some kind of victory against Valencia, with odds of -167 currently available.

1-0 Triumph for Valencia in Last H2H

Athletic Club were beaten in their last game. Away from home at Estadio Olimpico Lluis Companys, Barcelona claimed a 2-1 win. The Basques enjoyed just 34% possession and had two shots on target, with Oihan Sancet scoring the goal.

Valencia have now lost back-to-back games. On the road in their previous appearance, Celta Vigo won 3-1 at Abanca Balaidos. Ruben Baraja's team enjoyed 51% possession and five shots on goal, with Diego Lopez the only player to find the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

These two teams last met at Estadio Mestalla, with Valencia claiming the win. Beating Athletic by a 1-0 scoreline. Looking back to the previous 10 H2H meetings, there has been five draws. Athletic have won three games and Valencia two.

La Liga		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Athletic Club	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0
19	Valencia	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0:0	0

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3 wins, 3 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 10.3 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal. Athletic have had 51.9% possession, 455.7 passes and 5.8 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.2 goals from 12.6 attempts and 3.7 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 4.8 corners.

Oihan Sancet and Inaki Williams are the top scorers with 3 goals each, while Nico Williams has 2. Gorka Guruzeta and Nico Williams are tied for the most assists on 3, with goalie Unai Simon managing 2 clean sheets.

Valencia have won 1, lost 7 and drawn 2, with an average of 0.9 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 10.2 attempts. There’s been an average of 42.7% possession, 370.2 passes, 4.0 corners taken and 5.6 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.8 goals from 5.0 shots on goal and 13.9 attempts.

Pepelu is the leading scorer with 3 goals, followed by Hugo Duro on 2, with Diego Lopez and two others bagging 1. Diego Lopez has managed 2 assists in the last 10 games, while Giorgi Mamardashvili has 2 clean sheets to his name.

Confirmed Lineups

Athletic Club confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Julen Agirrezabala (GK), Oscar de Marcos, Daniel Vivian, Yeray Alvarez, Adama Boiro, Mikel Jauregizar, Benat Prados, Inaki Williams, Oihan Sancet, Alvaro Djalo, Gorka Guruzeta.

Valencia confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Giorgi Mamardashvili (GK), Dimitri Foulquier, Cesar Tarrega, Cristhian Mosquera, Jesus Vazquez, Diego Lopez, Pepelu, Hugo Guillamon, Luis Rioja, Rafa Mir, Hugo Duro.

Athletic Club vs Valencia Prediction & Betting Tips

There are several reasons to back Athletic Club, especially considering that you can get value odds of -167. We think that the favourites will have too much in hand for this La Liga encounter.

The football experts at Sportsgambler.com always keep close tabs on team news. We also use a form guide for our betting tips along with checking out the stats that are going to help inform our final decision.

Key Athletic Club vs Valencia league stats:

• Athletic have won 12 of their last 20 games at home.
• Valencia have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• Valencia have lost 7 of their last 10 games.
• Valencia have lost their last 2 games.

Athletic to Win Probability

According to the latest odds, our pick has a 62.5% chance of winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 70%. This is why we can recommend this bet.

If you’re looking for a bet at bigger odds, then Athletic are an option on the Asian Handicap. The betting sites have a series of lines that you can back them to cover.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Athletic 3 - 1 Valencia

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves Athletic winning 3-1. Odds of +1400 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Athletic Club vs Valencia Odds

Bookies favourites Athletic Club are regarded as the likeliest winners for this La Liga game and the -154 about them triumphing means a 61% chance of winning based on their current betting odds. The market suggests that Valencia are least likely to win at +450.

Under 2.5 Goals is currently the betting favourite and a bet on this option would mean you need no more than two goals to be scored.

A Bet Builder allows you to combine different La Liga betting markets for a match. For example, you might want to predict the Match Winner and Total Goals at a football betting site.

Full-Time Result

1

-154

X

+280

2

+450

Half-Time Result

1

+125

X

+110

2

+500

Double Chance

1X

-699

12

-400

X2

+120

Draw No Bet

1

-450

2

+300

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-116

2 Hcp +0.75

+107

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-138

Over 2.5

+110

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+105

No

-143

Athletic Club vs Valencia Lineups & Team News

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