- Date and Time: Sunday, May 18, 2025, 19:00 GMT+1
- Venue: Mestalla, Valencia, Spain
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| Valencia vs Athletic Club | Sunday, May 18, 2025, 19:00 GMT+1 |
| Valencia odds | 2.16 |
| Athletic Club odds | 3,64 |
| Draw | 3.15 |
| Over\Under | Total 2.5: 2.21/1.66 |
| Betting Bonus | Up to 122 $/€ |
Valencia vs Athletic Club Preview and Team News
Valencia Team News
Carlos Corberán’s men, after a commendable ten-match unbeaten streak, faced a setback in their 1-0 defeat by Alavés. This result has left them 11th in La Liga with 45 points, effectively ending their dreams for European qualification.
Under Corberán, Valencia have adopted a possession-based approach, emphasizing building from the back and controlling the midfield. The double pivot of Javi Guerra and Enzo Barrenechea provides stability, allowing the attacking trio of Rioja, Almeida, and López to operate with creativity. In offence, Hugo Duro leads the line with 11 goals this term.
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— Valencia CF (@valenciacf_en) May 14, 2025
Defensively, the central pairing of Mosquera and Tárrega has shown solid play, though they occasionally struggle against pacey forwards. Full-backs, Foulquier and Gayà, are instrumental in both defense and attack, offering width and support.
In terms of squad availability, right-back Thierry Correia remains sidelined due to a cruciate ligament tear. Pepelu and André Almeida are doubtful, having sustained injuries in recent fixtures. However, the return of José Gayà provides a boost to the left flank.
Valencia predicted lineup vs Athletic Club
Valencia predicted lineup vs Athletic Club (4-2-3-1): Mamardashvili; Foulquier, Tarrega, Mosquera, Gaya; Pepelu, Barrenechea; Rioja, Almeida, Lopez; Duro.
Athletic Club Team News
Athletic, currently fourth, have secured their participation in the Champions League next season. Their recent 1-0 success over Alavés and a 2-0 win against Getafe were crucial for maintaining their position.
Earlier, they beat Las Palmas 1-0 and drew with Real Sociedad 0-0. However, their Europa League ambitions were dashed following a 4-1 defeat to Manchester United, resulting in a 7-1 aggregate loss.
🥹 Qué bien suena esa melodía… 😍
¡La @ChampionsLeague vuelve a San Mamés!#UniqueInTheWorld #AthleticClub 🦁 pic.twitter.com/wS1vzbLxOV
— Athletic Club (@AthleticClub) May 15, 2025
Bilbao faced challenges with injuries to key players. Iñaki Williams and Nico Williams will be out because of muscle and groin injuries, affecting the team’s attacking dynamics.
The heavy defeat by Man United revealed weaknesses against high-tempo attacks, particularly in the absence of star attacking players.
Ernesto Valverde’s side emphasizes structured defence and quick transitions. The midfield pairing of Ruiz de Galarreta and Vesga ensures control, while Sancet operates as the creative fulcrum. The missing Williams brothers have necessitated reliance on players like Berchiche and de Marcos to provide width and pace.
😌 ¡¡A LA CHAMPIONS OEEEEEEEEEEEEE, A LA CHAMPIONS OEEEEEEEEEE!! 🎶#UniqueInTheWorld #AthleticClub 🦁 pic.twitter.com/f1zvodKSTe
— Athletic Club (@AthleticClub) May 15, 2025
The Williams brothers, Iñaki and Nico, are both sidelined due to injuries. Additionally, Unai Vencedor is unavailable, affecting the midfield. Despite these challenges, Gorka Guruzeta and Álex Berenguer have stepped up, with the former netting seven goals so far for the club.
Athletic Club predicted lineup vs Valencia
Athletic Club predicted lineup vs Valencia (4-5-1): Simon; Gorosabel, Paredes, Vivian, Boiro; Jauregizar, Ruiz de Galarreta, Berenguer, Sancet, Gomez; Guruzeta.
Bet hereValencia vs Athletic Club Prediction
- Pick: Total Under 3.5
- Odds: 1.22 (22Bet)
- Score prediction: Valencia 1-1 Athletic Club
Valencia’s season has been characterized by low-scoring encounters, normalising 2.64 total goals per outing. Only 19% of their efforts have exceeded 3.5, indicating a strong tendency towards under-3.5 outcomes.
Athletic have the best defensive record in La Liga, conceding only 26 balls in 35 games. Their estimate is 0.74 per 90. Remarkably, 83% of the time they’ve netted under 3.5 goals, highlighting their defensive solidity.
Considering these statistics, a low-scoring affair is anticipated. Valencia’s disciplined defence and Athletic’s robust backline suggest that the total goals will likely remain under 3.5.
Valencia vs Athletic Club Prediction, Betting Tip
- Pick: 2X (Athletic won`t lose)
- Odds: 1.72 (22Bet)
Athletic Club are more likely to avoid defeat in the upcoming meeting with the hosts.
Valencia have demonstrated strong home form, securing 9 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses at the Mestalla, accumulating 31 points in 18 encounters. This accounts for approximately 69% of their total points.
However, the visitors have been formidable overall, especially considering their defensive strength. They’ve only conceded 26 efforts in 35 events, estimating 0.74 per game.
While Valencia’s home advantage is notable, Athletic Club’s consistent performance and superior statistics suggest they are well-equipped to secure at least a draw on Sunday.
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