Match Details
The match between Athletic Club and Valencia is scheduled to take place on October 29, 2023, at the San Mamés Barria. This La Liga fixture is part of the regular season and has generated odds of 1.69 for a local team victory, 3.99 for a draw, and 5.81 for an away team win.
Head-to-Head Comparison
When analyzing the historical performance between Athletic Club and Valencia, it is important to note that they have faced each other multiple times in recent seasons. In their most recent encounter on November 2, 2023, Athletic Club emerged victorious with a scoreline of 2-1. Additionally, in their previous six meetings across various competitions, both teams have displayed competitive performances with goals being scored regularly.
Team Form: Athletic Club
Athletic Club has been displaying solid form recently in both home matches and various competitions. They currently hold the sixth position in La Liga standings with 17 points from ten matches played. In their most recent match against Barcelona on October 22nd, they suffered a narrow defeat with a final score of 1-0.
However, prior to that loss, Athletic Club showcased their attacking prowess by securing three wins out of five matches played. Their offensive capabilities were evident as they managed to score ten goals while conceding six during this period.
Team Form: Valencia
Valencia’s performance in away matches has been relatively inconsistent lately as they have won two matches out of five while suffering two losses and drawing twice. In terms of overall league standing, Valencia currently occupies the eighth position with 14 points from ten games played.
In their most recent outing against Cadiz on October 23rd, Valencia secured a convincing victory with a final scoreline of 2-0 thanks to goals from José Gayà and Hugo Duro. This win provided a much-needed boost to their confidence after suffering a 3-0 defeat against Real Betis in the previous match.
Key Players
For Athletic Club, Gorka Guruzeta and Iñaki Williams have been standout performers in recent matches. Guruzeta has found the back of the net four times, while Williams has contributed with four goals and two assists, showcasing their ability to impact games positively.
Valencia’s Hugo Duro has also been in impressive form, scoring three goals and providing one assist in his nine appearances for the team. Additionally, Pepelu has shown promise in midfield with one goal to his name.
Statistical Insights
Based on recent results and performances, both Athletic Club and Valencia have displayed competitive strength. Athletic Club has scored an average of 1.67 goals per game while conceding an average of 0.6 goals per game across all competitions this season.
On the other hand, Valencia has averaged 1.33 goals scored per game while conceding an average of 1.22 goals per game during their outings this season.
Prediction: Athletic Club 2 – 1 Valencia
Considering the current form of both teams and their historical head-to-head encounters, it is expected that Athletic Club will secure a narrow victory over Valencia with a final scoreline of 2-1. However, given the competitiveness between these two sides, it could be an exciting match with potential for more than three goals being scored.
