LaLigaSat 17 Oct, 22:00 EATMestalla Stadium

Valencia vs Athletic Club prediction

ValenciaHome28%to win
1.14 : 1.50expected goalsDraw 27%
Athletic ClubAway45%to win
Shujaa safe tipOver 1.5 goals1.32

Our tips

Locked two hours before kick off
Safe tip76%
Over 1.5 goalsMost likely to win
Fair 1.322 units
Bold tip31%
Valencia to winBigger price, loses more often
Price 3.45+7.4% value2 units

Shujaa verdict

From results, prices, form and rest

Our prediction for Valencia vs Athletic Club is Athletic Club to win, with a 45% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.32.

Valencia recent form-4%Athletic recent form+1%Valencia league table-2%Athletic league table+2%

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Form and head to head

Newest game first
ValenciaLWLLL
  • Lv Real Sociedad2-3
  • Wat Alavés1-0
  • Lat Sevilla0-1
  • Lv Barcelona0-5
  • Lat Deportivo1-3
Athletic ClubDDWWL
  • Dv Alavés0-0
  • Dv Elche1-1
  • Wv Atlético Madrid3-0
  • Wat Celta Vigo2-0
  • Lat Barcelona0-2

In numbers, Valencia red and Athletic green

1.4Points per game1.1
1.2Goals scored per game1.1
1.4Goals conceded per game1.5
25%Clean sheets20%

Last meetings

  • Athletic Club0-1Valencia
  • Valencia2-0Athletic Club

Team records

Last 20 games, all competitions
ValenciaAthletic
20Games played20
8Wins6
3Draws4
9Losses10
24Goals scored23
29Goals conceded30
1.2Scored per game1.1
1.4Conceded per game1.5
4W 2D 5LHome record4W 3D 4L
4W 1D 4LAway record2W 1D 6L
25%Clean sheets20%
45%Both teams scored50%
40%Over 2.5 goals45%

Good to know: Green marks the better number of the two.

League table

LaLiga
TeamPWDLGDPtsPPG
19. Valencia7115-940.57
10. Athletic Club6222+181.33

Good to know: Table position is one of the strongest guides to a result. Full LaLiga table

Key players

Top of each side this season
Valencia
  • Luis Rioja
    Luis RiojaTop scorer · F
    1 goals
  • Javier Guerra
    Javier GuerraMost assists · D
    1 assists
  • Stole Dimitrievski
    Stole DimitrievskiKeeper · G
    22 saves
Athletic Club
  • Robert Navarro
    Robert NavarroTop scorer · M
    2 goals
  • Iñaki Williams
    Iñaki WilliamsMost assists · F
    2 assists
  • Unai Simón
    Unai SimónKeeper · G
    17 saves

Good to know: Watch the key men: if a top scorer is missing, the tip above already allows for team news.

Goals and markets

Chance and fair price
Over 1.5 goals75%1.34
Over 2.5 goals49%2.03
Over 3.5 goals27%3.66
Both teams to score54%1.86
Valencia or draw55%1.81
Athletic or draw72%1.39
Valencia win and over 2.516%6.19
Athletic win and over 2.527%3.74

Most likely scores

1-112.9%
0-19.9%
1-29.1%
0-28.0%
0-07.8%

Price check

BetChancePriceValue
Valencia to win31%3.45+7.4%
A Draw30%3.35+0.6%
Athletic Club to win44%2.05-8.9%
Over 2.5 goals48%2.00-3.7%
Under 2.5 goals55%1.74-3.4%
Valencia +0.558%1.69-2.8%
Athletic Club -0.546%1.95-10.0%

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Where to bet on Valencia v Athletic

Our top pick is Over 1.5 goals. Compare the price at a licensed Kenyan bookmaker before you stake.

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Match preview

Valencia vs Athletic Club: Athletic Club shade it
  1. 1
    What our numbers say

    The model gives Valencia 28%, the draw 27% and Athletic Club 45%. The bookmakers agree and make Athletic Club the favourite at 2.05.

  2. 2
    Recent form

    Valencia took 3 points from their last 5 games and Athletic Club took 8 from 5. Athletic Club come in with the better run.

  3. 3
    Home and away

    Valencia won 4 of their last 11 games at home. Athletic Club won 2 of their last 9 on the road.

  4. 4
    Goals

    Valencia score 1.2 goals a game and let in 1.4. Athletic Club score 1.1 and let in 1.5. Over 2.5 goals landed in 8 of Valencia games and 9 of Athletic Club games in that run.

  5. 5
    Head to head

    In the last 2 meetings, Valencia won 2 and Athletic Club won 0 with 0 draws. The last one ended Athletic Club 0, Valencia 1.

  6. 6
    The safest bet

    Over 1.5 goals has a 76% chance, the highest of the bets worth taking here.

Valencia form

Valencia have 8 wins, 3 draws and 9 losses in their last 20 games, with 24 goals scored and 29 conceded. At home they have 4 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read L, W, L, L, L, newest first.

Athletic Club form

Athletic Club have 6 wins, 4 draws and 10 losses in their last 20 games, with 23 goals scored and 30 conceded. Away from home they have 2 wins, 1 draw and 6 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read D, D, W, W, L, newest first.

Head to head

These two have met 2 times in our records. Valencia won 2, Athletic Club won 0 and 0 games ended level. Last time out it finished Athletic Club 0, Valencia 1.

Our call

We expect Valencia to score about 1.1 goals and Athletic Club about 1.5. That points to Athletic Club to win, with 1-1 the most likely score. Our safest bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.32. Our bold bet is Valencia to win at 3.45.

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Questions people in Kenya ask

Who will win Valencia vs Athletic Club?

Our prediction for Valencia vs Athletic Club is Athletic Club to win, with a 45% chance, but it is a close call. The most likely score is 1-1. Our best bet is Over 1.5 goals at 1.32.

What is the score prediction for Valencia vs Athletic Club?

1-1 is the most likely score, followed by 0-1 and 1-2. We expect Valencia to score 1.1 goals and Athletic Club 1.5.

Will both teams score in Valencia vs Athletic Club?

Both teams to score has a 54% chance. Both sides scored in 9 of Valencia last 20 games and 10 of Athletic Club last 20.

How are Valencia playing?

Valencia have 8 wins, 3 draws and 9 losses in their last 20 games, with 24 goals scored and 29 conceded. At home they have 4 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses from 11. Their last 5 results read L, W, L, L, L, newest first.

How are Athletic Club playing?

Athletic Club have 6 wins, 4 draws and 10 losses in their last 20 games, with 23 goals scored and 30 conceded. Away from home they have 2 wins, 1 draw and 6 losses from 9. Their last 5 results read D, D, W, W, L, newest first.

What happened when Valencia and Athletic Club last met?

It ended Athletic Club 0, Valencia 1. In the last 2 meetings Valencia won 2 and Athletic Club won 0.

What is the best bet for Valencia vs Athletic Club?

Over 1.5 goals at 1.32, with a 76% chance.

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