Sunday , 16 August 2026

Valencia CF vs Athletic Club, La Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2023-24
Valencia CF
1 – 0
Full Time
Athletic Club
Sat 20 Jan 2024 · 17:30 UTC Estadio de Mestalla HT 45' · FT 45'
Hugo Duro 61' 1–0
Y 56' Nico Williams
Y 90' Daniel Vivian
Y 90' Malcom Ares

Overview

Match Preview

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

Match Details

  • Referee Juan Pulido Santana (Spain)
  • Assistant 1 Jose Escuela Melo (Spain)
  • Assistant 2 Ignacio Alonso Lopez (Spain)

Standings

# Team P Pts
1 RCD Mallorca 38 42
2 Girona FC 38 41
3 Real Oviedo 38 29
4 Deportivo Alavés 1 3
5 Sevilla FC 1 3
6 Real Racing Club de Santander 1 3
7 RC Deportivo La Coruña 0 0
8 Málaga CF 0 0
9 FC Barcelona 0 0
10 Real Madrid CF 0 0
11 Club Atlético de Madrid 0 0
12 Real Betis Balompié 0 0
13 RC Celta de Vigo 0 0
14 Valencia CF 0 0
15 Real Sociedad de Fútbol 0 0
16 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona 0 0
17 Athletic Club 0 0
18 Elche CF 0 0
19 Levante UD 0 0
20 CA Osasuna 0 0
21 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 1 0
22 Villarreal CF 1 0
23 Getafe CF 1 0

Head-to-Head

5
6
5
Valencia CF 16 games · Avg 1.7 goals Athletic Club
Last 5 meetings
2024-01-20 Valencia CF 1–0 Athletic Club 2023-10-29 Athletic Club 2–2 Valencia CF 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

Recent Form

Valencia CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Jan Athletic Club H 1–0 W
14 Jan Cadiz CF A 4–1 W
02 Jan Villarreal CF H 3–1 W
19 Dec Rayo Vallecano de Madrid A 1–0 W
16 Dec FC Barcelona H 1–1 D
08 Dec Getafe CF A 0–1 L
Athletic Club
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
20 Jan Valencia CF A 0–1 L
13 Jan Real Sociedad de Fútbol H 2–1 W
04 Jan Sevilla FC A 2–0 W
20 Dec UD Las Palmas H 1–0 W
16 Dec Club Atlético de Madrid H 2–0 W
11 Dec Granada CF A 1–1 D

Season Stats

Valencia CF Athletic Club
#14 Position #17
0 Points 0
0 Played 0
0 / 0 / 0 W / D / L 0 / 0 / 0
0 Scored 0
0 Conceded 0
+0 GD +0
– PPG –
– Win % –

Key Stats

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

Valencia CF are 14th (0 pts). Athletic Club are 17th (0 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' The referee blows the starting whistle. The fans are roaring. The teams are ready for the match. Valencia CF is hosting Athletic Club for another epic battle.
  • 5' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
  • 10' Neither side is committing men forward. This has all the hallmarks of a tense, tactical contest.
  • 14' A tactical swap from Valencia CF — Roman Yaremchuk on, Sergi Canos off on 14 minutes.
  • 19' Valencia CF are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
  • 24' The energy levels are beginning to show. Ruben Baraja might look to freshen things up shortly.
  • 29' A moment of individual brilliance could settle this. Both teams are waiting for that decisive action.
  • 34' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 39' The 24-year-old Malcom Ares has been sensational this season — 0 goals and 0 assists is a remarkable return.
  • 44' Valencia CF are deployed in a 4-4-2 today, looking to exploit space against Athletic Club's 4-2-3-1 shape.
  • 49' Diego Lopez is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Athletic Club tonight.
  • 54' Spain international Inigo Lekue has been a key figure this campaign — 0 goals and 0 assists in the Array this season.
  • 56' Controversy at the stadium! Nico Williams argues furiously but the Yellow card stands.
  • 57' A meaty challenge results in booking for Nico Williams on 57.
  • 61' Hugo Duro does the damage! The net is bulging and Valencia CF surge ahead!
  • 64' Ruiz de Galarreta has so much to prove this time. He replaces Ander Herrera on 64 minute.
  • 69' The whistle greets Gorka Guruzeta as he departs to be replaced by Asier Villalibre.
  • 74' Valencia CF currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
  • 79' Athletic Club ring the changes. Nico Williams has done his job and it is now time for Malcom Ares to step up.
  • 82' Valencia CF make a change. Diego Lopez trudges off to be replaced by Jesus Vazquez Alcalde on 82 minutes.
  • 87' Dimitri Foulquier is putting in a real shift tonight. He has covered more ground than anyone else for Athletic Club so far.
  • 90' Daniel Vivian is having his name booked by the referee on 90.
  • The points are shared — Valencia CF 1-0 Athletic Club. Honours even.

Lineups

Valencia CF Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ruben Baraja

Athletic Club Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ernesto Valverde

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Raul Garcia 3
Alex Berenguer 3
Oihan Sancet 2
Nico Williams 2
Hugo Duro 2
Denis Cheryshev 1
Carlos Soler 1
Manu Vallejo 1

Head to Head

2024-01-20 Valencia CF 1–0 Athletic Club 2023-10-29 Athletic Club 2–2 Valencia CF 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

Valencia CF Form

2024-01-20 Valencia CF 1–0 Athletic Club W 2024-01-14 Cadiz CF 1–4 Valencia CF W 2024-01-02 Valencia CF 3–1 Villarreal CF W 2023-12-19 Rayo Vallecano de Madrid 0–1 Valencia CF W 2023-12-16 Valencia CF 1–1 FC Barcelona D 2023-12-08 Getafe CF 1–0 Valencia CF L

Athletic Club Form

2024-01-20 Valencia CF 1–0 Athletic Club L 2024-01-13 Athletic Club 2–1 Real Sociedad de Fútbol W 2024-01-04 Sevilla FC 0–2 Athletic Club W 2023-12-20 Athletic Club 1–0 UD Las Palmas W 2023-12-16 Athletic Club 2–0 Club Atlético de Madrid W 2023-12-11 Granada CF 1–1 Athletic Club D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
3 / 4
0.53 Valencia CF xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.43 Athletic Club xG
I would bet for: Under 2.5 goals 92% + Under — clean sheet likely 83%

Match Result

✗ Wrong
Valencia CF34% Draw44% Athletic Club22%
Actual: Valencia CF win

Both Teams to Score

✓ Correct
Yes17% 0% No83%
Avg goals/match: 0.96
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 59%
41%
± 1.5 26%
74%
± 2.5 8%
92%
± 3.5 2%
98%
± 4.5 1%
99%

Double Chance

Valencia CF or Draw
78%
Draw or Athletic Club
66%
Valencia CF or Athletic Club
56%

Half-Time Result

✓ Correct
Valencia CF15% Draw74% Athletic Club11%
Actual: Draw at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
0 – 0
41.1%
1 – 0
Actual
0 – 1
14.5%
1 – 1
10.1%
2 – 0
4.7%
0 – 2
3%
2 – 1
2.6%
1 – 2
2.1%
3 – 0
0.8%
2 – 2
0.7%
3 – 1
0.5%
0 – 3
0.4%

Asian Handicap — Valencia CF

Handicap Valencia CF covers Push Athletic Club covers
-2.5 1% — 99%
-2 1% 5% 94%
-1.5 6% — 94%
-1 6% 21% 73%
-0.5 27% — 73%
+0.5 79% — 21%
+1 79% 17% 4%
+1.5 96% — 4%
+2 96% 3% 1%
+2.5 99% — 1%

Clean Sheet

Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
65% ✓
Athletic Club keeps clean sheet
59% ✗

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