Valencia vs Athletic Club Odds, AI Picks, Predictions and Analysis
Two of the in-form sides in Spain will collide on the La Liga schedule this weekend. Athletic Club have made a stunning start to the season, and they will be looking to keep hold of their position in third in the La Liga standings on Saturday by claiming maximum points.
However, Valencia have looked resurgent based on their performances in recent La Liga matchups, and they will be chasing a fourth straight victory this weekend. You can find our La Liga picks and the latest Valencia vs Athletic Club odds here.
Game Information
| VALENCIA CF vs ATHLETIC CLUB |
| Location of the Game: Mestalla Stadium, Valencia, Spain |
| Date and Time: Saturday, January 20, 2024. 12:30 PM ET |
| Reason: 2023-2024 La Liga Round 21 |
| How to watch: ESPN |
Valencia vs Athletic Club Pick and Prediction
| ODDS | AI PICKS |
| MONEYLINE | Athletic Club +120 |
The Valencia vs Athletic Club odds will show how closely these sides matchup in terms of recent form. Both sides will come into the Valencia vs Athletic Club matchup in good confidence, but it could be worth siding with the visitors.
Bilbao have an excellent recent record against Valencia after going eight without loss against their rivals. Meanwhile, the La Liga team stats show that Bilbao have won two of the last three meetings.
Valencia vs Athletic Club Odds
| TEAM | RECORD | MONEYLINE | HANDICAP | OVER/UNDER |
| VALENCIA | 8-5-7 29Pts | +235 | +0.25 | O 2.25 |
| ATHLETIC CLUB | 12-5-3 41Pts | +120 | -0.25 | U 2.25 |
| DRAW | +240 |
The Valencia vs Athletic Club odds show this should be a competitive fixture. Bilbao are the current +120 favorites on the moneyline, while a home win is priced up at +235. The draw is also an outside chance at +240.
Valencia vs Athletic Club Analysis
Valencia Preview
It has been an encouraging first half to the season for Valencia, as they have quickly put their issues with relegation behind them in 2023-24. The Spanish giants come into the latest match on the Valencia schedule after winning each of their previous three.
That run of form sees them currently sit eighth in the standings. And a victory this weekend could potentially take them up to sixth. Valencia have suffered seven defeats this term, which is the second-most of the sides in the top half of the standings.
The Spanish side have been in excellent form recently, winning each of their last three and going four without a defeat in La Liga. Their excellent form continued on Sunday, as they landed a 4-1 win on the road against Cadiz.
Jesus Vazquez and Javi Guerra netted goals in second half injury time to secure the victory, while earlier efforts were netted by Hugo Duro and Diego Lopez. But, the La Liga odds highlight that this will be a tougher assignment on Saturday.
Athletic Club Preview
The pressure this weekend is likely to be on the Athletic roster, as they bid to continue their fine momentum. The Spanish side comes into the latest round of matches sitting third in the standings, and they could close to within five points of the summit with a victory on Saturday.
Bilbao have shown some excellent form in recent months, winning each of their last four in the competition. That momentum has seen them move three points clear in the race to achieve Champions League qualification in 2023-24.
The Spanish team continued their winning sequence against their local rivals on Saturday, picking up a deserved 2-1 home success against Real Sociedad. Alejandro Berenguer Remiro is one of the standout players based on recent La Liga player stats, and that continued on Saturday after bagging a brace.
However, it is worth remembering that the Basque club will once again be without Inaki Williams this weekend as the striker is away on international duty at the Africa Cup of Nations.
Valencia vs Athletic Club Head to Head
Bilbao have gone eight matches without defeat against Valencia in La Liga. Over that period, they have recorded three victories, with four of the meetings ending in draws. Previously, the first meeting between the teams this term ended in an entertaining 2-2 tie in October.
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