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Valencia vs Athletic Bilbao predictions ahead of this clash in La Liga. Athletic Bilbao visit Valencia at Mestalla on Saturday night, aiming to end successive defeats and reignite their La Liga form in this important domestic clash. Read on for our free betting tips and predictions.
La Liga | Sep 20 2025 at 8:00 pm UK at Mestalla
Valencia vs Athletic Bilbao Predictions
Will Los Leones Roar Again or Can Los Che Restore Pride?
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- Valencia’s struggles: Los Che have managed just one win in four league matches this season and conceded six goals in their last outing against Barcelona.
- Athletic’s edge: The Basque side have beaten Valencia in five of their last seven meetings, including back-to-back 1-0 victories last term.
- Away strength: Athletic Bilbao have won their last three La Liga away matches, including a strong 2-1 triumph at Real Betis earlier this season.
Best Bet for Valencia vs Athletic Bilbao
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Reasoning Athletic Bilbao look better organised, more consistent and have dominated this fixture recently. Valencia’s defensive issues are glaring, and the visitors’ away form suggests they can leave Mestalla with another victory. | |
The Mestalla will host a clash that already feels charged with emotion. Valencia are still licking their wounds from a brutal 6-0 drubbing by Barcelona, the sort of defeat that shakes confidence not only in the dressing room but in the stands as well. Carlos Corberan’s side now desperately need to steady the ship, especially as their only real bright moment so far was that comfortable 3-0 home win against Getafe before the international break. The pressure is on, and every misplaced pass on Saturday night is bound to be met with groans.
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Athletic Bilbao, though, are hardly riding a wave of joy themselves. Ernesto Valverde’s men started their La Liga season with three consecutive wins, but that momentum has been blunted by back-to-back defeats to Alaves and Arsenal. Sitting in fifth, just three points off the top, the Basques know this is no time to panic, yet the sense of urgency is real. A visit to a wounded Valencia could either spark their recovery or deepen their troubles. This feels less like a regular fixture and more like a test of mental steel for both clubs.
Best Bet for This Match
At BettingTips4You, we strip it down to one selection—the Best Bet. We don’t bombard you with options; we prefer clarity and accountability. For Valencia v Athletic Bilbao, the Best Bet is Athletic Bilbao to win.
Why backing Athletic makes sense
Valencia’s fragility was brutally exposed at Camp Nou. Conceding six goals is not just about being outclassed; it hints at deep defensive disorganisation. Their start to the season has been mixed: a draw with Real Sociedad, defeats to Osasuna and Barcelona, and just one win against Getafe. While the Mestalla remains a tough venue, the home crowd can turn restless quickly, especially after such a humbling. Corberan’s men may well struggle to keep composure if Athletic take control early.
Athletic, for all their stumbles, still look the more complete side. Inaki Williams shifting wide again gives them direct running, Oihan Sancet continues to provide craft from central areas, and Mikel Jauregizar brings balance in midfield. Even with key absentees like Nico Williams and Benat Prados, the Basques possess more stability than their opponents.
The head-to-head record also leans in their favour. Athletic have won five of the last seven meetings with Valencia, including both league encounters last season, each by a narrow 1-0 scoreline. That shows they know how to grind these games out. Add to that their recent away form—three successive league victories on the road stretching back into last season—and confidence grows that they can get the job done again.
As BettingTips4You.com expert Luca Semproni noted:
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“Athletic might not be in sparkling form, but they are more resilient and tactically assured than Valencia right now. The Basques should find a way to take the points.”
A correct score prediction of 2-1 to Athletic Bilbao seems realistic. The visitors are likely to control large portions of the game, but Valencia do have the tools to at least trouble them, particularly through Hugo Duro and Arnaut Danjuma. Still, Athletic’s superior organisation and ability to take chances in tight matches should give them the edge.
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