Three valuable points will be up for grabs when Elche host Athletic Bilbao in the ninth round of La Liga at Estadio Martinez Valero on Sunday, 19 October 2025.
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Elche vs Athletic Bilbao predictions: Goals at both ends
Key stats
- Both teams found the net in five of Elche's last six matches.
- Six of Athletic Bilbao's last eight games went below the 2.5-goal threshold.
- Athletic Bilbao conceded first in seven of their last eight matches.
Correct score prediction: Elche 1-1 Athletic Bilbao
The spoils were shared in four of Elche's eight La Liga games this season, three of which ended 1-1.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Elche are up against it
- HOME: 12/5 (3.40) – 29.4%
- DRAW: 11/5 (3.20) – 31.3%
- AWAY: 6/5 (2.20) – 45.5%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Elche suffered their first defeat of the season just before the international break, falling to Deportivo Alaves in a game in which they finished with 10 men.
In contrast, Athletic Bilbao halted their seven-game winless streak with a 2-1 victory over Mallorca last time out.
With 13 points each, Elche and Athletic Bilbao are eighth and ninth in La Liga, respectively.
Despite having won only one of their previous eight games across all competitions, Athletic Bilbao are the expected winners at 6/5 (2.20). Teams with these odds generally have a 45.5% probability of winning.
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Also, keeping in mind that Athletic Bilbao conceded first in seven of their last eight games, Elche to score first has an appealing look at 7/5 (2.40). That one has a 41.7% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: A closely contested fixture
In the last five skirmishes between Elche and Athletic Bilbao, both teams have two wins apiece with a draw between them.
Spain La Liga 28/05/23
Athletic Bilbao
Elche
Spain La Liga 11/09/22
Elche
Athletic Bilbao
Spain La Liga 03/04/22
Athletic Bilbao
Elche
Spain La Liga 16/08/21
Elche
Athletic Bilbao
Spain La Liga 22/05/21
Elche
Athletic Bilbao
Elche preview: A couple of absentees
The 3-1 defeat to Deportivo Alaves at Estadio de Mendizorroza on 5 October saw centre-back David Affengruber sent off for a professional foul, making him unavailable this weekend through suspension.
On the injury front, only Grady Diangana is ruled out of this clash as the midfielder is yet to recover from a hamstring injury.
Predicted lineup: Pena (GK), Nunez, Chust, Diaby, Bigas, German, Aguado, Febas, Mendoza, Silva & Mir.
Last five matches
- Deportivo Alaves 3-1 Elche
- Elche 2-1 Celta
- Osasuna 1-1 Elche
- Elche 1-0 Real Oviedo
- Sevilla 2-2 Elche
Athletic Bilbao preview: Eyeing back-to-back wins for the first time in seven weeks
As for Athletic Club, cruciate ligament injuries continue to keep Unai Eguiluz and Benat Prados out of action, while Yeray Alvarez remains banned until next April after testing positive to a prohibited substance in June.
Head coach Ernesto Valverde will be pleased to have the Williams brothers both fit for this trip, with the duo expected to make the starting XI together for the first time since 31 August.
Predicted lineup: Simon (GK), Berchiche, Laporte, Vivian, Areso, Juaregizer, Galarreta, N. Williams, Navarro, I. Williams & Guruzeta.
Last five matches
- Athletic Bilbao 2-1 Mallorca
- Borussia Dortmund 4-1 Athletic Bilbao
- Villarreal 1-0 Athletic Bilbao
- Athletic Bilbao 1-1 Girona
- Valencia 2-0 Athletic Bilbao
Player to watch: Andre Silva
Andre Silva has been in sensational form for Elche, scoring in four of his last five La Liga assignments. The former AC Milan forward found the net in his last two appearances and will look to extend his scoring run to three games.