Tournament: LaLiga Spain
Venue: San Mames (Bilbao)
Date & Kick-off Time: August 28, 2024, 13:00
In the 3rd round of La Liga on August 28, 2024, Athletic Bilbao will host Valencia. Valverde's side will be looking to bounce back after a tough start to the season, while Baraja's team will aim to gain some much-needed points on their visit to the Basque Country.
Key Statistics and Trends for Athletic Bilbao vs Valencia
- Athletic Bilbao has been unable to win in their last four matches.
- Valencia has lost five of their last seven games.
- The most common scoreline between these teams is 1-1 (13 matches).
- Valencia's last away win against Athletic was in 2019.
- Athletic Bilbao is unbeaten in their last 22 home matches.
- Athletic Bilbao wins the first half in 45% of their games, while Valencia wins in 31% of theirs.
Our Prediction for Athletic Bilbao vs Valencia
The Basques are in their third season under Ernesto Valverde, and after winning the Copa del Rey last season, there’s a strong desire to push for European qualification. Athletic Bilbao has managed to retain key players like Nico Williams and strengthened their squad with signings like Jalo. Valencia, under Rubén Baraja, finished ninth last season and has brought in players like Rafa Mir to bolster their attack.
Both teams have had a mixed start to the season. Athletic Bilbao drew with Getafe and narrowly lost to Barcelona, while Valencia has suffered back-to-back losses against Barcelona and Celta Vigo.
Possible Starting Lineups
Athletic Bilbao (probable lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Simón
- Defenders: Berchiche, Paredes, Yeray Álvarez, Gorosabel
- Midfielders: Prados, Vesga, Sancet, Berenguer, Williams
- Forward: Guruzeta
Valencia (probable lineup):
- Goalkeeper: Dimitrievski
- Defenders: Jesús Vázquez, Gashorovski, Mosquera, Thierry Correia
- Midfielders: Diego López, Guerra, Pepelu, Rafa Mir
- Forwards: André Almeida, Duro
Head-to-Head Matches
The Basques had three consecutive wins against Valencia in recent encounters, but last season, they only managed one point from two matches.
Free Prediction Today for the Match: Athletic Bilbao vs Valencia
It’s time for Valverde and his team to secure a victory, especially since they are hosting a favorable opponent. We recommend betting on "host team will win" (odds – 1.6).
Prediction: Athletic Bilbao to win.
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