Three points will be at stake as Valencia and Athletic Bilbao draw swords at the Mestalla on Sunday, 18 May.
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Valencia vs Athletic Bilbao predictions: Hosts to claim all the spoils
Key stats
- At least one team failed to score in six of Athletic Bilbao's last seven away games in all competitions.
- Eight of the last 11 encounters between these teams went below the 2.5-goal mark.
- Fewer than three goals were scored in six of Athletic Bilbao's last eight matches.
Correct score prediction: Valencia 1-0 Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao’s recent away results do not inspire much confidence. Not only have they managed only one win in their last six away games, but Ernesto Valverde’s men failed to score in four of them.
On the other hand, Valencia won seven of their last nine home league games. They kept five clean sheets in those victories, three of which ended 1-0.
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Pre-game odds and win probability: Valencia are bookies’ favourites
- HOME: 23/20 (2.15) – 46.5%
- DRAW: 2/1 (3.00) – 33.3%
- AWAY: 27/10 (3.70) – 27%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Valencia's 10-match unbeaten run ended with a disappointing 1-0 defeat at Alaves earlier this week. With two matches left to play, Los Che are now three points behind eighth-placed Rayo Vallecano, who currently occupy the UEFA Conference League spot.
Athletic Bilbao, on the other hand, are fourth in La Liga. While they can still pursue a top-three spot, Valverde's troops have already secured a Champions League spot for next season.
Ahead of this skirmish, Valencia are the expected winners at 23/10 (2.15). Teams with these odds generally have a 46.5% probability of winning.
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Interestingly, at least one team drew blanks in 11 of Athletic Bilbao's last 13 games across all competitions. On that note, BTTS – No has an appealing look at 3/4 (1.75). That one has a 57.1% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Another low-scoring affair on the cards?
Athletic Bilbao have actually lost only one of their last 10 La Liga encounters with Valencia (W4, D5). However, it is worth mentioning that Los Leones lost their last trip to the Mestalla.
Interestingly, the last two clashes between these sides ended 1-0 in favour of whichever team played at home, and so did four of their last eight meetings across all competitions.
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
Spain Copa del Rey 26/01/23
Valencia
Athletic Bilbao
Valencia preview: No new injury concerns
Long-term absentee Thierry Correia is the only player sidelined for Carlos Corberan’s side this weekend.
Predicted lineup: Mamardashvili (GK), Foulquier, Mosquera, Tarrega, Gaya, Barrenechea, Guerra, Rioja, Almeida, Lopez & Duro.
Spain La Liga 10/05/25
W
Getafe
0
Valencia
3
Spain La Liga 03/05/25
W
Las Palmas
2
Valencia
3
Spain La Liga 22/04/25
D
Espanyol
1
Valencia
1
Spain La Liga 19/04/25
D
Rayo Vallecano
1
Valencia
1
Spain La Liga 11/04/25
W
Sevilla
0
Valencia
1
Athletic Bilbao preview: Eyeing back-to-back away wins for the first time this year
Athletic Bilbao have no new injury concerns, although brothers Inaki and Nico Williams are both questionable for this match.
Predicted lineup: Simon (GK), Berchiche, Vivian, Alvarez, De Marcos, Jauregizar, Galarreta, Gomez, Sancet, Berenguer & Guruzeta.
Spain La Liga 11/05/25
W
CD Alaves
0
Athletic Bilbao
1
UEFA Europa League 08/05/25
L
Man Utd
4
Athletic Bilbao
1
Spain La Liga 04/05/25
D
Real Sociedad
0
Athletic Bilbao
0
UEFA Europa League 01/05/25
L
Man Utd
3
Athletic Bilbao
0
Spain La Liga 23/04/25
W
Las Palmas
0
Athletic Bilbao
1
Player to watch: Hugo Duro
Hugo Duro scored the only goal in Athletic Bilbao's last trip to this stadium. The former Getafe forward has scored thrice in his last three appearances and will fancy his chances against Bilbao once again.