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Valencia will host Athletic Bilbao this Sunday at the Estadio de Mestalla in a La Liga clash that holds significant importance for the home side. Currently 11th in the table with 45 points, Valencia still has a mathematical shot at securing a spot in next season’s UEFA Europa Conference League. With only a few rounds left and just three points separating them from the final qualification berth, this match is a must-win for Carlos Corberán's team if they are to keep their European hopes alive.
Athletic Bilbao, sitting comfortably in fourth place with 67 points, has already clinched a place in next season’s UEFA Champions League. Their recent form reflects that status, with four wins in their last six La Liga outings. Most recently, they put in a solid performance with a 2-0 win over Getafe, underlining their consistency throughout the season.
Historically, Athletic Bilbao has held the upper hand in this matchup, winning four of the last six encounters against Valencia. However, the dynamics going into this game could tilt in favor of the home side. Valencia has made their home ground something of a stronghold, winning half of their 18 league matches at the Mestalla. That home resilience, combined with Athletic’s potential injury issues, could give Los Che the edge.
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Valencia vs Athletic Bilbao Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4
|
67 | 36 | 18 | 13 | 5 | 27 |
|
11
|
45 | 36 | 11 | 12 | 13 | -9 |
Valencia and Athletic Bilbao Latest Matches
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
May 14, 2025 - LaLiga
May 10, 2025 - LaLiga
May 3, 2025 - LaLiga
Apr 22, 2025 - LaLiga
Apr 19, 2025 - LaLiga
Apr 11, 2025 - LaLiga
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
May 10, 2025 - LaLiga
Apr 22, 2025 - LaLiga
Apr 11, 2025 - LaLiga
Mar 30, 2025 - LaLiga
Mar 8, 2025 - LaLiga
Feb 22, 2025 - LaLiga
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
May 14, 2025 - LaLiga
May 3, 2025 - LaLiga
Apr 19, 2025 - LaLiga
Apr 5, 2025 - LaLiga
Mar 15, 2025 - LaLiga
Mar 2, 2025 - LaLiga
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
May 15, 2025 - LaLiga
May 11, 2025 - LaLiga
May 8, 2025 - Europa League
May 4, 2025 - LaLiga
May 1, 2025 - Europa League
Apr 23, 2025 - LaLiga
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
May 11, 2025 - LaLiga
May 1, 2025 - Europa League
Apr 23, 2025 - LaLiga
Apr 17, 2025 - Europa League
Apr 13, 2025 - LaLiga
Mar 30, 2025 - LaLiga
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
May 15, 2025 - LaLiga
May 8, 2025 - Europa League
May 4, 2025 - LaLiga
Apr 20, 2025 - LaLiga
Apr 10, 2025 - Europa League
Apr 6, 2025 - LaLiga
Valencia against Athletic Bilbao : Head to Head (H2H)
17 %
17 %
67 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Aug 28, 2024 - LaLiga
Jan 20, 2024 - LaLiga
Oct 29, 2023 - LaLiga
Feb 11, 2023 - LaLiga
Jan 26, 2023 - Copa del Rey
Aug 21, 2022 - LaLiga
Athletic Bilbao v Valencia last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Missing players
T. Correia
MidfielderA. Almeida
B. Prados
ForwardI. Williams
N. Williams
Most goals and assists
Valencia
Athletic Bilbao
H. Duro
(11 Goals)
O. Sancet
(17 Goals)
D. Lopez
(4 Assists)
,
L. Rioja
(4 Assists)
I. Williams
(10 Assists)
,
A. Berenguer
(10 Assists)
Valencia and Athletic Bilbao Stats in LaLiga
Valencia - Athletic Bilbao Key Points
- Valencia haven't lost their last 10 games
- Athletic Bilbao haven't won their last 5 away games
- Athletic Bilbao have lost just 1 of their last 5 LaLiga games vs. Valencia
- Athletic Bilbao haven't scored in 5 of their 17 away LaLiga games this season
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Our Valencia vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction
Valencia enters the match with a nearly full-strength squad. Midfielder Javi Guerra returns from suspension, offering a boost in the center of the park, and Umar Sadiq, who arrived in the January transfer window, is pushing for a start. The squad is motivated, and the high stakes involved only add to their urgency.
Athletic Bilbao, on the other hand, will be without both of the Williams brothers, who have been sidelined with injuries. Their absence has already impacted the team’s offensive output, as Bilbao has struggled to score consistently over the past five games. These setbacks could hamper their attacking potential against a Valencia side that is hungry and has far more to gain from this encounter.
Given Athletic’s confirmed Champions League qualification and their injury concerns, Valencia may find an opportunity to capitalize. While a victory would be ideal, even a draw keeps them within reach of a European finish. In a game where motivation and momentum could be decisive, expect Valencia to put up a strong fight to secure at least a point—if not all three—in front of their home crowd. Our prediction for Valencia vs. Athletic Bilbao: Valencia to win.
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