Athletic Club vs Valencia CF, La Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Athletic Club vs Valencia CF — La Liga at San Mames.
- Athletic Club 11 games · 16 pts (2026/27)
- Valencia CF 12 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Jorge Figueroa Vazquez (Spain)
- Assistant 1 Alvaro Granel Peiro (Spain)
- Assistant 2 Jose Martinez Serrato (Spain)
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 12 | 33 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 12 | 30 |
| 3 | Club Atletico de Madrid | 12 | 28 |
| 4 | Real Betis Balompie | 12 | 26 |
| 5 | Real Sociedad de Futbol | 12 | 22 |
| 6 | Sevilla FC | 12 | 18 |
| 7 | Athletic Club | 11 | 16 |
| 8 | RC Deportivo La Coruna | 12 | 15 |
| 9 | Villarreal CF | 12 | 15 |
| 10 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 12 | 14 |
| 11 | RC Celta de Vigo | 12 | 13 |
| 12 | Deportivo Alaves | 12 | 13 |
| 13 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 11 | 12 |
| 14 | CA Osasuna | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 12 | 12 |
| 16 | Getafe CF | 12 | 12 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 12 | 11 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 12 | 10 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 12 | 9 |
| 20 | Malaga CF | 12 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | Valencia CF | H | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Oct | FC Barcelona | A | 0–1 | L |
| 06 Oct | UD Almeria | H | 3–0 | W |
| 30 Sep | Real Sociedad de Futbol | A | 0–3 | L |
| 27 Sep | Getafe CF | H | 2–2 | D |
| 22 Sep | Deportivo Alaves | A | 2–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Oct | Athletic Club | A | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Oct | Cadiz CF | H | 2–0 | W |
| 07 Oct | RCD Mallorca | A | 1–1 | D |
| 01 Oct | Real Betis Balompie | A | 0–3 | L |
| 27 Sep | Real Sociedad de Futbol | H | 0–1 | L |
| 23 Sep | UD Almeria | A | 2–2 | 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)
H2H (17 games)
18%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
45%
Clean Sheets
Athletic Club this season
Athletic Club this season
33%
Clean Sheets
Valencia CF this season
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)
Athletic Club
| Alex Berenguer | 4 G | 4 A |
| Inaki Williams | 3 G | 2 A |
| Nico Williams | 2 G | 1 A |
| Roberto Navarro | 2 G | |
| Aitor Paredes Casamichana | 2 G |
Valencia CF
| Umar Sadiq | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at San Mames!
- 5' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 10' Matchday of the Array and both teams know exactly what is at stake tonight.
- 12' A meaty challenge results in booking for Aitor Paredes Casamichana on 12.
- 17' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Unai Simon suffering a number of foals already.
- 22' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 27' Supporters expect more eagerness from Dimitri Foulquier, as he is very good at scoring at San Mames with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 32' What composure from De Marcos! The Spain international strokes it home. 1-0.
- 37' Not even hints on scoring a goal over the last 37 minutes.
- 42' Alex Berenguer is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Valencia CF so far.
- 47' Asier Villalibre has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 11 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
- 52' Athletic Club have won 401 goals from 339 games. They will be desperate to add to that tally today.
- 55' The referee calls foul for Dani Garcia. He receives a Yellow card.
- 57' A meaty challenge results in booking for Selim Amallah on 57.
- 59' Another change for Valencia CF made on 59 minute. Selim Amallah leaves to be changed by Sergi Canos.
- 62' A stunning finish from Fran Perez — that came from absolutely nowhere!
- 65' Mikel Vesga is ready to make an impact after coming on for Dani Garcia at the 65 minute mark.
- 68' The Spain Hugo Duro breaks the deadlock on 68 minutes. 1-2!
- 69' The Athletic Club manager makes a substitution. Gorka Guruzeta departs to be replaced by Asier Villalibre.
- 69' Hugo Duro does the damage! The net is bulging and Valencia CF surge ahead!
- 72' The Athletic Club bench stirs into life. Oihan Sancet is withdrawn and Muniain gets his opportunity.
- 73' Another substitution for Valencia CF to replace Fran Perez by Dimitri Foulquier on 73 minute.
- 74' Diego Lopez makes way for Hugo Guillamon at the 74 minute mark. A tactical switch from Valencia CF.
- 78' Valencia CF ring the changes. Hugo Duro has done his job and it is now time for Roman Yaremchuk to step up.
- 83' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
- 87' Ruiz de Galarreta was booked on 87.
- What a match! Full time at {STADIUM} — Athletic Club 2-2 Valencia CF.
Lineups
Athletic Club Lineups
4-2-3-1Starting XI
- 16
- 1
- 18
- 3
- 9
-
14
Dani Garcia ↓ Mikel Vesga 65'
- 12
-
8
Oihan Sancet ↓ Muniain 72'
- 4
-
11
Nico Williams ↓ Alex Berenguer 69'
- 19
Bench
-
6
Mikel Vesga ↑ 65'
- 15
- 22
- 23
-
10
Muniain ↑ 72'
-
20
Asier Villalibre ↑ 69'
-
7
Alex Berenguer ↑ 69'
- 13
- 29
- 30
-
24
Benat Prados ↑ 65'
- 27
Coach
Ernesto Valverde
Valencia CF Lineups
4-4-2Starting XI
- 5
- 14
-
9
Hugo Duro ↓ Roman Yaremchuk 78'
- 18
-
19
Selim Amallah ↓ Sergi Canos 59'
- 25
- 12
- 3
-
23
Fran Perez ↓ Dimitri Foulquier 73'
- 8
-
16
Diego Lopez ↓ Hugo Guillamon 74'
Bench
-
7
Sergi Canos ↑ 59'
- 1
- 13
-
20
Dimitri Foulquier ↑ 73'
-
17
Roman Yaremchuk ↑ 78'
-
6
Hugo Guillamon ↑ 74'
- 27
- 29
- 30
- 34
Coach
Ruben Baraja
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Alex Berenguer | 3 |
| Raul Garcia | 3 |
| Oihan Sancet | 2 |
| Nico Williams | 2 |
| Hugo Duro | 2 |
| Kevin Gameiro | 1 |
| Rodrigo | 1 |
| Samu Castillejo | 1 |
Head to Head
Athletic Club Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
0 / 4
1.83
Athletic Club xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.8
Valencia CF xG
I would bet for:
Athletic Club to win 57%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✗ Wrong
Avg goals/match: 2.63
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✗ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 91% |
|
9% |
| ± 1.5 | 74% |
|
26% |
| ± 2.5 | 48% |
|
52% |
| ± 3.5 | 27% |
|
73% |
| ± 4.5 | 13% |
|
87% |
Double Chance
Athletic Club or Draw
82%
Draw or Valencia CF
43%
Athletic Club or Valencia CF
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Athletic Club win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 0
12.4%
2 – 0
11.7%
1 – 1
11.3%
2 – 1
9.3%
0 – 0
9%
3 – 0
7%
3 – 1
5.7%
0 – 1
4.9%
1 – 2
4.1%
2 – 2
Actual
4 – 0
3.2%
4 – 1
2.7%
Asian Handicap — Athletic Club
| Handicap | Athletic Club covers | Push | Valencia CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 17% | — | 83% |
| -2 | 17% | 19% | 64% |
| -1.5 | 36% | — | 64% |
| -1 | 36% | 24% | 40% |
| -0.5 | 60% | — | 40% |
| +0.5 | 85% | — | 15% |
| +1 | 85% | 10% | 5% |
| +1.5 | 95% | — | 5% |
| +2 | 95% | 4% | 1% |
| +2.5 | 99% | — | 1% |
Clean Sheet
Athletic Club keeps clean sheet
45%
✓
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
17%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

