Valencia vs Athletic Club

Current streaks

Recent form

Valencia

Valencia have shown mixed form in their recent fixtures, with a notable improvement in their goal-scoring output. The team have managed three wins, two draws, and one loss in their last six matches, demonstrating resilience despite their mid-table position. Their most impressive performance came in a 3-0 victory over Getafe, showcasing their attacking prowess. Defensively, Valencia have been solid, conceding only 0.83 goals per game and keeping two clean sheets in this period. The team's ability to keep matches tight is evident, with 67% of their recent games featuring under 2.5 goals. However, their away form has been a concern, as evidenced by their most recent 1-0 loss to Deportivo Alavés, breaking a three-match unbeaten run. Valencia's current 11th position in La Liga suggests they are capable of competing but need more consistency to challenge for European spots.

Athletic Club

Athletic Club have shown mixed form in their recent fixtures, with a promising run of three consecutive wins in La Liga, including two clean sheets. However, their Europa League campaign suffered a significant setback with heavy defeats against Manchester United, conceding seven goals across two legs. Despite these European setbacks, Athletic Club have maintained a strong defensive record in the league, keeping four clean sheets in their last six matches. Their current fourth position in La Liga reflects their overall solid performance, although their goal-scoring prowess has been somewhat muted, averaging less than a goal per game in this period. The team's ability to grind out low-scoring victories is evident, with 67% of their recent matches featuring under 2.5 goals. Notably, Athletic Club have shown resilience in bouncing back from their European disappointment, securing two crucial 1-0 victories in their most recent league outings.

Recent home/away form

Valencia

Valencia have shown impressive form at home recently, with four wins in their last five matches at the Mestalla. The team have been particularly strong defensively, keeping three clean sheets in their last six home games and conceding an average of just 0.83 goals per game. Their most recent home match saw them secure a convincing 3-0 victory over Getafe, which was their highest-scoring game in this run. Despite a heavy 3-0 loss to Atlético de Madrid in February, Valencia have bounced back well, embarking on a four-match unbeaten streak at home. The team's goal-scoring record has been steady, with an average of 1.33 goals per game, and they've managed to score in five out of their last six home fixtures. Interestingly, there's an even split between high and low-scoring matches, with 50% of their recent home games seeing over 2.5 goals.

Athletic Club

Athletic Club's recent away form presents a mixed picture, with their last six matches yielding one win, three draws, and two losses. The Basque side have shown remarkable defensive resilience on their travels, keeping four clean sheets in these six games. However, their attacking output has been somewhat lacklustre, scoring only three goals in this period, averaging a mere 0.5 goals per game. A notable outlier in their recent away fixtures was the heavy 4-1 defeat to Manchester United in the Europa League, which significantly impacted their goals conceded tally. Despite this setback, Athletic Club have generally been involved in low-scoring affairs, with 83% of their last six away matches seeing under 2.5 goals. Their most recent away victory against Getafe, coupled with their solid league position of 4th, suggests that Athletic Club remain a formidable opponent on the road, even if they're not always the most entertaining side to watch.