Athletic Club vs Real Valladolid CF, La Liga 2018-19 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Athletic Club vs Real Valladolid CF — La Liga at San Mames.
- Athletic Club 38 games · 45 pts (2026/27)
- Real Valladolid CF 0 games · 0 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Diego Barbero
- Referee Cesar Noval
- Referee Santiago Jaime
- Referee Jose Sanchez
- Referee David Pinto
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 38 | 94 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 38 | 86 |
| 3 | Villarreal CF | 38 | 72 |
| 4 | Club Atletico de Madrid | 38 | 69 |
| 5 | Real Betis Balompie | 38 | 60 |
| 6 | RC Celta de Vigo | 38 | 54 |
| 7 | Getafe CF | 38 | 51 |
| 8 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 38 | 50 |
| 9 | Valencia CF | 38 | 49 |
| 10 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 38 | 46 |
| 11 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 38 | 46 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 38 | 45 |
| 13 | Elche CF | 38 | 43 |
| 14 | Deportivo Alaves | 38 | 43 |
| 15 | Sevilla FC | 38 | 43 |
| 16 | CA Osasuna | 38 | 42 |
| 17 | RCD Mallorca | 38 | 42 |
| 18 | Levante UD | 38 | 42 |
| 19 | Girona FC | 38 | 41 |
| 20 | Real Oviedo | 38 | 29 |
Head-to-Head
Last 5 meetings
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec | Real Valladolid CF | H | 1–1 | D |
| 17 Dec | Deportivo Alaves | A | 0–0 | D |
| 10 Dec | Girona FC | H | 1–0 | W |
| 03 Dec | Levante UD | A | 0–3 | L |
| 25 Nov | Getafe CF | H | 1–1 | D |
| 10 Nov | Club Atletico de Madrid | A | 2–3 | L |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec | Athletic Club | A | 1–1 | D |
| 15 Dec | Club Atletico de Madrid | H | 2–3 | L |
| 09 Dec | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | A | 2–1 | W |
| 01 Dec | CD Leganes | H | 2–4 | L |
| 25 Nov | Sevilla FC | A | 0–1 | L |
| 10 Nov | SD Eibar | H | 0–0 | D |
Key Stats
80%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (10 games)
H2H (10 games)
60%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Events
Match Events
- 0' Here we go! The referee blows the whistle and Athletic Club launch into their encounter with Real Valladolid CF.
- 5' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 5 minutes.
- 10' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Raul Garcia made 328 appearances and scored 40 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 15' Athletic Club is showing some good football. However, Athletic Club are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 20' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 24' Dani Garcia catches the referee's attention in entirely the wrong way. Yellow card on 24.
- 29' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
- 32' Michel is having his name booked by the referee on 32.
- 37' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 42' It is a cagey affair so far. Athletic Club in their trying to find a way past Real Valladolid CF's compact .
- 44' Keko has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 44.
- 45' Magnificent from Aduriz! That is 3 goals in 328 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 50' Real Valladolid CF are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 55' The 32-year-old Inaki Williams has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
- 60' Another substitution for Real Valladolid CF to replace Leonardo Suarez by Daniele Verde on 60 minute.
- 61' Yeray Alvarez is having his name booked by the referee on 61.
- 66' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Athletic Club that had 328 games and scored 386 goals.
- 67' The supporters are chanting for Inigo Kerejeta. He replaces Muniain on 67 minute.
- 72' Real Valladolid CF are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 74' The Real Valladolid CF bench stirs into life. Moyano is withdrawn and Borja gets his opportunity.
- 75' The whistle greets Keko as he departs to be replaced by Antonito.
- 76' San Jose is replacing Benat for the Athletic Club side.
- 78' Raul Garcia has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Yellow card on 78.
- 83' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Athletic Club side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 85' Another change for Athletic Club made on 85 minute. Raul Garcia leaves to be changed by Gorka Rodriguez.
- 90' Goal! Oscar Plano scores his 26 goal in 323 matches.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Athletic Club Lineups
Starting XI
- 12
- 13
- 5
- 4
- 7
-
22
Raul Garcia ↓ Gorka Guruzeta 85'
-
10
Muniain C ↓ Inigo Cordoba 67'
- 20
- 9
- 21
- 16
Bench
- 25
-
6
San Jose ↑ 76'
- 3
- 18
- 14
-
11
Inigo Cordoba ↑ 67'
-
30
Gorka Guruzeta ↑ 85'
Real Valladolid CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 1
- 22
- 4
- 5
-
17
Javi Moyano C ↓ Borja 74'
- 21
- 10
- 14
- 24
-
32
Leo Suarez ↓ Daniele Verde 60'
- 9
Bench
- 2
-
11
Daniele Verde ↑ 60'
- 23
-
18
Antonito ↑ 75'
-
8
Borja ↑ 74'
- 13
- 3
Coach
Sergio
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Gorka Guruzeta | 5 |
| Inaki Williams | 4 |
| Fabian Orellana | 2 |
| Nico Williams | 2 |
| Daniel Vivian | 2 |
| Inigo Martinez | 2 |
| Sandro | 2 |
| Raul Garcia | 2 |
Head to Head
Athletic Club Form
Real Valladolid CF Form
2018-12-22
Athletic Club
1–1
Real Valladolid CF
D
2018-12-15
Real Valladolid CF
2–3
Club Atletico de Madrid
L
2018-12-09
Real Sociedad de Fútbol
1–2
Real Valladolid CF
W
2018-12-01
Real Valladolid CF
2–4
CD Leganes
L
2018-11-25
Sevilla FC
1–0
Real Valladolid CF
L
2018-11-10
Real Valladolid CF
0–0
SD Eibar
D
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
1 / 4
1.17
Athletic Club xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.01
Real Valladolid CF xG
I would bet for:
Athletic Club or Draw 71% + Under 2.5 goals 63%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.18
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 86% |
|
14% |
| ± 1.5 | 64% |
|
36% |
| ± 2.5 | 37% |
|
63% |
| ± 3.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
| ± 4.5 | 8% |
|
92% |
Double Chance
Athletic Club or Draw
71%
Draw or Real Valladolid CF
59%
Athletic Club or Real Valladolid CF
70%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Athletic Club win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
Actual
0 – 0
13.7%
1 – 0
12%
0 – 1
10.2%
2 – 1
7.6%
2 – 0
7.4%
1 – 2
6.5%
0 – 2
5.5%
2 – 2
3.9%
3 – 1
3%
3 – 0
2.9%
1 – 3
2.2%
Asian Handicap — Athletic Club
| Handicap | Athletic Club covers | Push | Real Valladolid CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 5% | — | 95% |
| -2 | 5% | 11% | 84% |
| -1.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -1 | 16% | 21% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 70% | — | 30% |
| +1 | 70% | 18% | 11% |
| +1.5 | 89% | — | 11% |
| +2 | 89% | 8% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Athletic Club keeps clean sheet
37%
✓
Real Valladolid CF keeps clean sheet
32%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.