LiontipsAthletic vs Valencia. Prediction and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
In the previous season Athletic had high hopes for the Spanish Super Cup, but they were unlucky. Team was also a favourite in Copa del Rey, but after success in first rounds team suffered a defeat to Valencia in the semi-final.
In 38 rounds of La Liga the Red-Whites have recorded 14 victories and 13 draws, delivering 55 points and an 8th spot in the standings. On July 1, Ernesto Valverde took over the team as a new head coach, he came into Bilbao for the third time. In the first round the Lions drew to Mallorca (0:0).
Agirrezabala, Balenziaga and Martinez will miss the upcoming match.
In the previous season Valencia put up a strong performance in Copa del Rey, reaching the final of that competition, where they lost the title to Betis. In 38 rounds of La Liga the Bats have recorded 10 victories and 15 draws and earned an 11th spot in the standings.
Start of the new La Liga season brought three points from the match against Girona (1:0). It was the first official match for Gennaro Gattuso as a new head coach. Gabriel Paulista, Gaya and Comert will miss the upcoming match.
Trends
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In three latest head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаCorrect score 1:1
This bet played in 3 of 5 latest head-to-head matches
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 2 of 4 latest matches of Athletic
Tip and bets
It is hard to pick a favourite in this match. Both teams are full of energy and they are in a great morale condition. We think that opponents will go forwards since the first minutes and it will lead to a number of goal opportunities. In 4 of 5 latest head-to-head matches opponents exchanged goals and we are expecting the same result today.
Our prediction - both to score
We feel that this game may go either way. Most of latest head-to-head matches ended in draws and we are expecting the same result today.
Our second bet is on a draw
