Athletic Club vs Valencia Prediction and Preview – 04/10/15
Spanish La Liga preview – Athletic Club vs Valencia prediction
For Athletic Club, Iker Munian and Jonas Ramalho are out to injuries. Inaki Williams and Ander Iturraspe are both in contention after lengthy injury absences. Sabin Merino should retain his place in the side.
For Valencia, both Aymen Abdennour and Jose Gaya are ruled out through injuries. This would mean Lucas Orban and Ruben Vezo could come into the side. Mat Ryan is close to full fitness but Jaume should continue to keep for the visitors. Enzo Perez is still out which could mean a start for Danilo.
Possible Line-ups
Athletic Club: 4-2-3-1 formation: Iraizoz; Balenziaga, Laporte, Etxeita, De Marcos; San Jose, Benat; Merino, Garcia, Susaeta; Aduriz
Valencia: 4-3-3 formation: Jaume; Orban, Mustafi, Vezo, Barragan; Parejo, Fuego, Danilo; Bakkali, Negredo, Feghouli
Statistics
- Athletic Club have drawn their last 4 matches against Valencia in all competitions
- Athletic Club have seen under 2.5 goals in their last 5 matches against Valencia in all competitions
- Valencia is undefeated in 12 of their last 13 matches against Athletic Club in all competitions
- Valencia is undefeated in 11 of their last 12 matches in La Liga
- There have been under 2.5 goals scored in Valencia’s last 6 games in La Liga
- Athletic Club has won just 1 out their last 13 games against Valencia in all competitions
Prediction
Athletic Club are winless in their last 4 games having lost to AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League. The Basque club is struggling to juggle its European commitments with domestic engagements and is losing on both counts. They are currently separated from relegation teams by just a point.
Valencia got their form back on track after losing to Espanyol by nothing two wins on the trot in all competitions. The club is still rattled with injuries though and is also struggling to find consistency in scoring goals. They netted only two goals in their last four matches.
It is an interesting match between the home side struggling to come to terms with the pressure in schedule and the away side trying to win back its place in the elite. Valencia has an edge, thanks to their recent form and should edge out the hosts.
Tips
Valencia to draw or win 8/13 – Click here to bet with Bet365
Under 2.5 goals at 13/20 – Click here to bet with Bet365
Negredo to score anytime at 12/5 – Click here to bet with Bet365
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