Tomás Yelmini
Get ready for a showdown in Spanish La Liga! The matchday 21 brings you a highly anticipated soccer clash at Mestalla between Valencia vs Athletic Bilbao.
Valencia, fighting to escape the relegation zone, is only one point away from safety. Meanwhile, Athletic Bilbao, coming off a Copa del Rey win against Valencia, is looking to secure a spot in European competitions and sit in eighth place.
At JefeBet, we’ve got you covered with all the latest info on the Valencia vs Athletic Bilbao matchday 21 game, including predictions, odds, and probable lineups.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Valencia vs Athletic Bilbao La Liga Matchday 21 Game on February 11, 2023
- Where: Mestalla Stadium – Valencia, Spain
- When: Saturday, February 11, 2023, 3 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Valencia (+200) / Tie (+210) / Athletic Bilbao (+130)
- Asian Handicap: Valencia (+0.5, -185) / Athletic Bilbao (-0.5, +125)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+115) / Under (-150)
- Both teams score: Yes (-115) / No (-110)
Odds provided by DraftKings.
Betting on Valencia CF
Valencia is in a precarious position in the La Liga standings, just one point away from the relegation zone. The limited size of its roster, filled with inexperienced players and lacking key players in critical positions, has made it difficult for coach Gennaro Gattuso to consistently field a strong starting 11. The accumulation of yellow cards among Valencia’s players has also added to the team’s difficulties.
Recent results have only added to the team’s struggles, with only one draw and four losses in their last five matches, and a three-game losing streak. The most recent defeat was a 1-0 loss to Girona on the road.
Probable lineup (4-1-4-1): Giorgi Mamardashvili; Dimitri Foulquier, Eray Cömert, Cenk Özkacar and Gayá; Hugo Guillamón; Samuel Lino, Yunus Musah, André Almeida and Toni Lato; Edinson Cavani.
Betting on Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao is just two points behind Villarreal, the current team in the last European competition spot, with 29 points. Their last five games have been a mixed bag, with one draw, one win, and three losses in a row. However, they recently boosted their confidence with a commanding 4-1 victory over Cadiz at San Mames.
Their coach, Ernesto Valverde, has some positive news heading into the Valencia match as Iñaki Williams has returned to training after missing the last two La Liga games. In fact, his last appearance was at Mestalla in the quarterfinals of the Copa del Rey, where he helped secure a 3-1 win (goals by Iker Muniain, Nico Williams, and Mikel Vesga).
Probable lineup: (4-1-4-1): Unai Simón; De Marcos, Dani Vivian, Yeray and Iñigo Leuke; Mikel Vesga; Nico Williams, Oihan Sancet, Muniain and Álex Berenguer; and Raúl García.
JefeBet Prediction
Valencia hasn’t won any of their last six LaLiga matches against Athletic (four draws and two defeats); and to make matters worse, they have failed to score in their last three league games.
This will be a great game, with a lot at stake and a lot of expectations courtesy of the local team. As they have a better team, at JefeBet we believe Athletic will further deepen Valencia’s crisis.
Prediction: Athletic Bilbao wins 2-1.
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