Valencia vs Athletic Bilbao Predictions
- There have been in excess of two strikes in four of Valencia’s last six outings
- Seven of Athletic Bilbao’s 11 away games this season have contained at least three goals
- Three or more goals have been netted in six of Valencia’s last eight home fixtures
Can Valencia find some form?
It’s been a stuttering run for Valencia since the World Cup, with their only two wins in six outings coming in the Copa del Rey.Both those victories saw three or more goals scored, as have six of their last eight outings at the Mestalla.
That includes a 2-2 draw with Almeria on Monday, a game which Gennaro Gattuso’s side led twice, while they have now won just one of their last five fixtures at home.
Bilbao gunning for revenge
Athletic Bilbao are out to avenge their Copa del Rey semi-final defeat to Valencia last year, a tie they lost 2-1 over two legs, and they’ll be confident of doing so given their recent form.Ernesto Valverde’s side have only lost twice in nine matches either side of Qatar 2022, with three of those games containing three or more goals.
Their matches on the road certainly see more final third excitement though, as seven of their 11 away fixtures in 2022/23 have seen in excess of two strikes netted.
I predict there will be three or more goals in this match, with 2-1 to Athletic Bilbao my correct score prediction.