Athletic vs Valencia: prediction for the La Liga fixture

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.