Valencia vs Athletic Club — match summary
Spain · La Liga · kick-off 18 Oct 2026 02:00
Full time · score 0-0
pPS pre-match readiness (0-100): Valencia 36 · Athletic Club 28
mPS in-play performance (0-100): Valencia 43 · Athletic Club 37
Shots on target 3-2 · corners 2-6 · possession 37-63
NextGOAL tip: Athletic Club -0.25 · 2 stars
Valencia and Athletic Club meet in the league with both still unsure of their place. The hosts sit 19th with just 5 points from 8 matches, while the visitors are 10th with 8 points from 6 matches. This is therefore a game where both sides need points to ease different kinds of pressure. Valencia have just drawn 2-2 at home in their latest match, but overall they have not won in two straight games. The defence is a clear problem, having already conceded 15 goals in 8 matches, while Athletic Club are unbeaten in five straight games, are tighter at the back and have just won 1-0 in their latest match. If the hosts keep conceding easily as before, Athletic Club should control the tempo and find the opening goal first. The game is likely to flow towards the visitors, who look calmer in both boxes.