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Athletic Club vs Valencia August 28 2024
Betting Tips & Predictions

Betting Predictions

The top prediction for the Athletic Club vs Valencia match is a win or a draw for Athletic Club.

Double Chance: Athletic Club or Draw: Athletic Club's strong defensive record and home advantage make them favorites to secure at least a point against Valencia.

Under 2.5 Goals: Both teams have struggled offensively, with Athletic scoring two and Valencia two in their last two games. This trend is likely to continue.

Both Teams to Score – No: Valencia's lack of offensive consistency and Athletic Club's solid defense suggest a low-scoring affair, potentially a clean sheet for the home side.

Match preview

Athletic Club vs Valencia match in the La Liga promises an enthralling encounter at San Mamés Barria in Bilbao. This clash features contrasting recent forms as Athletic Club has accumulated only one point from their last two matches (DL), while Valencia is yet to register a point with two consecutive losses (LL). Athletic's defensive solidity is evident with only three goals conceded in two games, but their offensive firepower remains a question mark with just two goals scored. On the other hand, Valencia has struggled both defensively and offensively, conceding five goals and scoring only two in their previous two outings. This match could significantly impact both teams' standings early in the season; Athletic hopes to leverage their home advantage to secure a crucial victory, while Valencia aims to break out of their slump and gain some momentum.

Head-to-Head Analysis

The last five head-to-head encounters between Athletic Club and Valencia have been tightly contested. These matches include:

• Valencia vs Athletic Club – 1-0 – Jan 20, 2024
• Athletic Club vs Valencia – 2-2 – Oct 29, 2023
• Valencia vs Athletic Club – 1-2 – Feb 11, 2023
• Valencia vs Athletic Club – 1-3 – Jan 26, 2023
• Athletic Club vs Valencia – 1-0 – Aug 21, 2022

Squad Analysis

For the upcoming match, Athletic Club will miss key players like Aitor Paredes (muscle injury), I. Ruiz de Galarreta (calf injury), and U. Simon (wrist injury). Nico Serrano and Nico Williams are questionable due to thigh and muscle injuries, respectively. On the other hand, Valencia will be without S. Castillejo (injury), M. Diakhaby (knee injury), J. Domenech (muscle injury), and J. Gaya (muscle injury). Sergi Canos and Fran Perez are doubtful to play. These absences could significantly impact the team dynamics and overall performance in this Athletic Club vs Valencia match.

These are the Athletic Club vs Valencia August 28 2024 Betting Tips & Predictions.