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Athletic Club vs Valencia CF, La Liga 2021-22 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2021-22
Sat 7 May 2022 · 14:15 UTC San Mames Barria HT 45' · FT 45'

Overview

Match Preview

Athletic Club vs Valencia CF — La Liga at San Mames Barria.

Match Details

  • Referee Ignacio Iglesias
  • Referee Ruben Becerril
  • Referee Luis Collado
  • Referee Guadalupe Porras
  • Referee Isidro Diaz de Mera
  • Referee Diego Santaursula

Recent Form

DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 May Valencia CF H 0–0 D
30 Apr Club Atletico de Madrid H 2–0 W
21 Apr Cadiz CF A 3–2 W
17 Apr RC Celta de Vigo H 0–2 L
09 Apr Villarreal CF A 1–1 D
03 Apr Elche CF H 2–1 W
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
07 May Athletic Club A 0–0 D
30 Apr Levante UD H 1–1 D
19 Apr Villarreal CF A 0–2 L
16 Apr CA Osasuna H 1–2 L
11 Apr Rayo Vallecano de Madrid A 1–1 D
03 Apr Cadiz CF H 0–0 D

Season Stats

Athletic Club Valencia CF
#7 Position #19
16 Points 9
11 Played 12
4 / 4 / 3 W / D / L 2 / 3 / 7
15 Scored 8
11 Conceded 20
+4 GD -12
1.45 PPG 0.75
36% Win % 17%

Key Stats

29% Both Teams to Score
H2H (17 games)
18% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
45% Clean Sheets
Athletic Club this season
33% Clean Sheets
Valencia CF this season

Athletic Club are 7th (16 pts). Valencia CF are 19th (9 pts).

Goal Timing (This Season)

Athletic Club
0-15
1/1
16-30
3/3
31-45
2/1
46-60
2/3
61-75
3/–
76+
4/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Valencia CF
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/4
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/3
76+
1/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded

Top Scorers (This Season)

Valencia CF
Umar Sadiq 2 G

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The ball is rolling at San Mames Barria. Athletic Club are looking to make home advantage count against Valencia CF.
  • 5' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
  • 8' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Yeray Alvarez on 8 minutes.
  • 13' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Athletic Club side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
  • 18' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Pepe Bordalás will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 23' 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.
  • 26' The referee shows Valencia CF player a Yellow card on 26.
  • 31' The energy levels are beginning to show. Pepe Bordalás might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 36' Spain international Mikel Vesga has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 41' It’s high time Marcelino Garcia made some changes to put the his team’s game back to action.
  • 45' Another change for Valencia CF made on 45 minute. Gabriel Paulista leaves to be changed by Hugo Guillamon.
  • 46' The crowd applauds Dani Garcia as he leaves the pitch. Unai Vencedor Paris steps in for Athletic Club.
  • 51' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
  • 53' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Ilaix Moriba on 53 minutes.
  • 58' The 26-year-old Hugo Guillamon has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 63' Athletic Club are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
  • 64' Asier Villalibre is replacing Raul Garcia for the Athletic Club side.
  • 65' Asier Villalibre gets the nod from Athletic Club. He replaces Raul Garcia and will look to change the dynamic.
  • 66' The crowd applauds Ilaix Moriba as he leaves the pitch. Uros Racic steps in for Valencia CF.
  • 67' The Valencia CF bench stirs into life. Yunus Musah is withdrawn and Goncalo Guedes gets his opportunity.
  • 72' The referee has no hesitation. Hugo Guillamon is booked for Valencia CF — Yellow card on 72.
  • 77' A moment of madness from Inaki Williams on 77 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Athletic Club will be frustrated.
  • 81' Athletic Club make a change. Mikel Vesga trudges off to be replaced by Oier Zarraga on 81 minutes.
  • 83' It is a substitution in Athletic Club team. De Marcos is replaced by Alex Petxa on 83 minute.
  • 88' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Valencia CF winning 0% of all matches.
  • 89' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for De Marcos.
  • 90' Hugo Guillamon has been a danger all night but risks an early exit having now seen a Red card on 90.
  • 90' The Valencia CF bench stirs into life. Carlos Soler is withdrawn and Jesus Santiago gets his opportunity.
  • 0-0 the final result. will be bitterly disappointed.

Lineups

H2H

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.43 Athletic Club xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.51 Valencia CF xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 69% + Under — clean sheet likely 68%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Athletic Club57% Draw28% Valencia CF15%
Actual: Draw

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes32% 0% No68%
Avg goals/match: 1.94
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 83%
17%
± 1.5 58%
42%
± 2.5 31%
69%
± 3.5 14%
86%
± 4.5 5%
95%

Double Chance

Athletic Club or Draw
85%
Draw or Valencia CF
43%
Athletic Club or Valencia CF
72%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Athletic Club38% Draw53% Valencia CF9%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 0
19.5%
0 – 0
Actual
2 – 0
14.1%
1 – 1
11.2%
2 – 1
7.4%
3 – 0
6.6%
0 – 1
6.2%
3 – 1
3.7%
1 – 2
2.6%
4 – 0
2.4%
2 – 2
2%
0 – 2
1.7%

Asian Handicap — Athletic Club

Handicap Athletic Club covers Push Valencia CF covers
-2.5 12% — 88%
-2 12% 18% 70%
-1.5 30% — 70%
-1 30% 28% 42%
-0.5 58% — 42%
+0.5 88% — 12%
+1 88% 9% 3%
+1.5 97% — 3%
+2 97% 2% 0%
+2.5 100% — 0%

Clean Sheet

Athletic Club keeps clean sheet
60% ✓
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
25% ✗

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.