Valencia vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction & Betting Tips - LaLiga

Prediction published on 18/01/2024, 11:30  by Sridhar in LaLiga Predictions

Athletic Bilbao will look to solidify their top-four claims but face a tough trip to Valencia. This La Liga matchday 21 will be played at the Mestalla Stadium in Valencia on Saturday. Ahead of this round, the hosts are 8th with 29 points while the visitors are 3rd with 41 points. Valencia were dumped out of Copa del Rey by Celta Vigo in a 3-1 defeat last time out. That result ended their four-game winning run, three of which have come in the league. In fact, Valencia have gone unbeaten in four games in the league, winning ten points and moving up the ladder. Their recent form at this venue has helped, as Valencia have won three and drawn two of their last five league matches here.

Athletic are level on points with fourth-placed Barcelona, while remaining only three points ahead of fifth-placed Atletico Madrid. That puts a lot of emphasis on the result of this match, as an adverse result would see them lose momentum in that race. Athletic are coming of a 2-0 win over Deportivo Alaves in the Copa del Rey competition. That result was their sixth win in a row and extended their unbeaten streak to 14 matches in all competitions – winning 11 and drawing three. Even in the league, they have won seven and drawn three of their last ten matches including four wins in a row, giving them a great chance to win on this trip. The reverse fixture ended in a 2-2 draw and the visitors might not wish to drop points here, lest they give a chance for the chasing teams to catch them.