Thursday , 2 July 2026

Valencia CF vs Athletic Club, La Liga 2022-23 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2022-23
Valencia CF
1 – 2
Full Time
Athletic Club
Sat 11 Feb 2023 · 20:00 UTC Estadio Mestalla HT 45' · FT 45'
Hugo Duro 21' Y
Y 41' Nico Williams
Y 57' De Marcos
Samu Castillejo 60' Y
Samu Castillejo 61' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Valencia CF vs Athletic Club — La Liga at Estadio Mestalla.

Match Details

  • Referee Diego Barbero
  • Referee Javier Estrada
  • Referee Jose Gonzalez
  • Referee Ruben Ruiperez
  • Referee Cesar Soto
  • Referee Carlos Alvarez
  • Referee David Fernandez (Spain)

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

5
6
5
Valencia CF 16 games · Avg 1.7 goals Athletic Club
Last 5 meetings
2023-02-11 Valencia CF 1–2 Athletic Club 2022-08-21 Athletic Club 1–0 Valencia CF 2022-05-07 Athletic Club 0–0 Valencia CF 2021-09-25 Valencia CF 1–1 Athletic Club 2021-02-07 Athletic Club 1–1 Valencia CF

Recent Form

Valencia CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Feb Athletic Club H 1–2 L
05 Feb Girona FC A 0–1 L
02 Feb Real Madrid CF A 0–2 L
29 Jan Real Valladolid CF A 0–1 L
23 Jan UD Almeria H 2–2 D
06 Jan Cadiz CF H 0–1 L
Athletic Club
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
11 Feb Valencia CF A 2–1 W
03 Feb Cadiz CF H 4–1 W
29 Jan RC Celta de Vigo A 0–1 L
22 Jan Real Madrid CF H 0–2 L
14 Jan Real Sociedad de Fútbol A 1–3 L
09 Jan CA Osasuna H 0–0 D

Season Stats

Valencia CF Athletic Club
#9 Position #12
49 Points 45
38 Played 38
13 / 10 / 15 W / D / L 13 / 6 / 19
46 Scored 43
55 Conceded 58
-9 GD -15
1.29 PPG 1.18
34% Win % 34%

Key Stats

31% Both Teams to Score
H2H (16 games)
19% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Valencia CF are 9th (49 pts). Athletic Club are 12th (45 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The game is set. Valencia CF kicks off things out of here…
  • 5' It looks like no one’s ball. Athletic Club is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
  • 10' 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 Dani Garcia suffering a number of foals already.
  • 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.
  • 16' The whistle greets Edinson Cavani as he departs to be replaced by Hugo Duro.
  • 17' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Samu Castillejo makes it 1-0.
  • 21' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Hugo Duro on 21 minutes.
  • 26' De Marcos has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
  • 30' Magnificent from Nico Williams! That is 27 goals in 328 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 31' Clinical. Composed. Brilliant. Nico Williams makes it 1-2.
  • 36' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 0 times this season with winning -% of all matches.
  • 41' A meaty challenge results in booking for Nico Williams on 41.
  • 46' Athletic Club make a change. Alex Berenguer trudges off to be replaced by Oier Zarraga on 46 minutes.
  • 51' Eray Comert, a Switzerland , has 0 bookings this season and will need to keep his discipline tonight.
  • 56' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
  • 57' Athletic Club player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
  • 60' Another substitution for Athletic Club to replace Raul Garcia by Inaki Williams on 60 minute.
  • 60' Valencia CF receives a Yellow card for a hard tackle on 60.
  • 61' That is a Yellow card for Valencia CF. Samu Castillejo will be fuming at that decision.
  • 66' The 33-year-old Mikel Vesga has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 69' The crowd applauds Yunus Musah as he leaves the pitch. Toni Lato steps in for Valencia CF.
  • 72' What a strike from Oihan Sancet! The score is 1-3.
  • 73' Assisted by Inaki Williams with the perfectly-timed delivery and Oihan Sancet makes no mistake. 1-4!
  • 78' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 80' The Athletic Club bench stirs into life. Nico Williams is withdrawn and Dani Garcia gets his opportunity.
  • 85' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
  • 87' Fran Perez is ready to make an impact after coming on for Samuel at the 87 minute mark.
  • 89' The supporters are chanting for Aitor Paredes Casamichana. He replaces De Marcos on 89 minute.
  • With this win, Athletic Club is likely to improve its situation in the overall team standings.

Lineups

Valencia CF Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Voro

Athletic Club Lineups

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ernesto Valverde

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Alex Berenguer 3
Raul Garcia 3
Oihan Sancet 2
Nico Williams 2
Hugo Duro 2
Gabriel Paulista 1
Benat Prados 1
Hugo Guillamon 1

Head to Head

2023-02-11 Valencia CF 1–2 Athletic Club 2022-08-21 Athletic Club 1–0 Valencia CF 2022-05-07 Athletic Club 0–0 Valencia CF 2021-09-25 Valencia CF 1–1 Athletic Club 2021-02-07 Athletic Club 1–1 Valencia CF

Valencia CF Form

2023-02-11 Valencia CF 1–2 Athletic Club L 2023-02-05 Girona FC 1–0 Valencia CF L 2023-02-02 Real Madrid CF 2–0 Valencia CF L 2023-01-29 Real Valladolid CF 1–0 Valencia CF L 2023-01-23 Valencia CF 2–2 UD Almeria D 2023-01-06 Valencia CF 0–1 Cadiz CF L

Athletic Club Form

2023-02-11 Valencia CF 1–2 Athletic Club W 2023-02-03 Athletic Club 4–1 Cadiz CF W 2023-01-29 RC Celta de Vigo 1–0 Athletic Club L 2023-01-22 Athletic Club 0–2 Real Madrid CF L 2023-01-14 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 3–1 Athletic Club L 2023-01-09 Athletic Club 0–0 CA Osasuna D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
1.31 Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.24 Athletic Club xG
I would bet for: Valencia CF or Athletic Club 71%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Valencia CF35% Draw29% Athletic Club36%
Actual: Athletic Club win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes53% 0% No47%
Avg goals/match: 2.55
Actual: Yes — both scored

Over / Under Goals

✗ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 90%
10%
± 1.5 72%
28%
± 2.5 47%
53%
± 3.5 26%
74%
± 4.5 12%
88%

Double Chance

Valencia CF or Draw
65%
Draw or Athletic Club
65%
Valencia CF or Athletic Club
71%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Valencia CF27% Draw48% Athletic Club25%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.6%
0 – 0
9.8%
1 – 0
9.1%
0 – 1
8.6%
2 – 1
8%
1 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
6.5%
0 – 2
5.8%
2 – 2
5%
3 – 1
3.5%
1 – 3
3.2%
3 – 0
2.8%

Asian Handicap — Valencia CF

Handicap Valencia CF covers Push Athletic Club covers
-2.5 6% — 94%
-2 6% 11% 83%
-1.5 17% — 83%
-1 17% 20% 63%
-0.5 37% — 63%
+0.5 66% — 34%
+1 66% 19% 15%
+1.5 85% — 15%
+2 85% 10% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
30% ✓
Athletic Club keeps clean sheet
28% ✓

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