Athletic Bilbao will make the trip to Estadio Mestalla for their La Liga encounter with Valencia on Saturday, 20 September 2025.
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Valencia vs Athletic Bilbao predictions: A low-scoring affair
Key stats
- Fewer than three goals were scored in four of Athletic Bilbao’s last five matches.
- The last three meetings between these teams went below the 1.5-goal line.
- Athletic Bilbao have lost only once in their last eight encounters with Valencia.
Correct score prediction: Valencia 0-1 Athletic Bilbao
Three consecutive clashes between these teams have ended 1-0 and Valencia were on the receiving end in their last two.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Valencia are up against it
- HOME: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
- DRAW: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
- AWAY: 29/20 (2.45) – 40.8%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Valencia are coming off a humiliation 6-0 defeat at Barcelona. They have earned four points from a possible 12 and are 15th in La Liga.
Athletic Bilbao, on the other hand, have lost three consecutive matches across all competitions without scoring a single goal. However, they have fared better than their hosts in the Spanish top flight, winning three of four league games.
Ahead of this clash, Athletic Bilbao are the expected winners at 29/20 (2.45). Teams with these odds usually have a 40% probability of winning.
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Moreover, keeping in mind that three consecutive meetings between these outfits have gone below the 1.5-goal threshold, under 1.5 total goals has an appealing look at 9/5 (2.80). That one has a 35.7% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Bilbao have bragging rights
Athletic Bilbao won the last two clashes between these sides by the same 1-0 scoreline. They have also lost only once in their last eight skirmishes with Valencia.
Spain La Liga 18/05/25
Valencia
Athletic Bilbao
Spain La Liga 28/08/24
Athletic Bilbao
Valencia
Spain La Liga 20/01/24
Valencia
Athletic Bilbao
Spain La Liga 29/10/23
Athletic Bilbao
Valencia
Spain La Liga 11/02/23
Valencia
Athletic Bilbao
Valencia preview: No injury concerns
Valencia will look to bounce back from the heavy defeat to Barcelona last weekend as they take on Athletic Club on Saturday. With a fully fit squad available for selection, Carlos Corberan should be able to line up his strongest XI for this encounter.
Arnaut Danjuma, who has started the last three La Liga games for the Mestalla outfit is set to partner Hugo Duro once again in a 4-4-2 formation. Both players have one goal apiece this season in the top-flight and will look to add to their tally on Saturday.
Predicted lineup: Agirrezabala (GK), Foulquier, Tarrega, Diakhaby, Gaya, Rioja, Santamaria, Guerra, Lopez, Danjuma & Duro.
Last five matches
- Barcelona 6-0 Valencia
- Valencia 3-0 Getafe
- Osasuna 1-0 Getafe
- Valencia 1-1 Real Sociedad
- Valencia 3-0 Torino
Athletic Bilbao preview: Plagued by injuries
As for Atletico Bilbao, Unai Gomez has a head injury and could still be unavailable this weekend. Benat Prados is out with a knee problem, Nico Williams still has groin concerns, Unai Eguiluz remains out through ACL, and Yeray Alvarez continues to serve his doping ban.
After playing as the lone striker during the Champions League defeat to Arsenal on Tuesday night, Inaki Williams is projected to return to the right wing position, paving way for Maroan Sannadi to take his central spot up front as the Basque side look to return to winning ways.
Predicted lineup: Simon (GK), Areso, Paredes, Vivian, Berchiche, De Galarreta, Jauregizar, Berenguer, Sancet, I. Williams & Sannadi.
Last five matches
- Athletic Bilbao 0-2 Arsenal
- Athletic Bilbao 0-1 Deportivo Alaves
- Athletic Bilbao 0-1 Osasuna
- Real Betis 1-2 Athletic Bilbao
- Athletic Bilbao 1-0 Rayo Vallecano
Player to watch: Oihan Sancet
After scoring 15 goals in La Liga last season, Oihan Sancet has had a slow start, scoring only once in four appearances across all competitions. The 25-year-old midfielder will hope to return to scoring ways this weekend.