Athletic Bilbao goes against Valencia CF, as they eye to finally earn a win La Liga, as they remain to be winless in their campaign. Before this match, these two clubs are eager for a win, as both clubs are still winless in their campaign. Athletic suffers a 2-1 loss against Barcelona, which does not give them a single point. Fortunately, when playing at home, Athletic are doing well, suffering just one loss, which will work for their advantage. Meanwhile, Valencia are also winless in their campaign in La Liga, losing 3-1 against Celta Vigo. However, Valencia are not doing well against their opponent, with their last win being dated in 2019. The meeting between these two teams is on August 29, 2024, at 1:00 AM (GMT+8).
Athletic Bilbao
Athletic, a fifth-placed team in the 2023-24 campaign, is a potential contender for Champions League qualification. However, their start to the season has been underwhelming. They were held to a 1-1 draw by Getafe in their opening match and fell to a narrow 2-1 defeat in their away match with Barcelona. Oihan Sancet scored a penalty in the second straight game, but Robert Lewandowski’s 75th-minute effort left Athletic with nothing to show for their efforts. Athletic will now return to San Mames, where they have avoided defeat in each of their 19 La Liga outings since losing 2-0 to Real Madrid in August 2023.
Ernesto Valverde is unable to use Unai Simon, Aitor Paredes, and Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta due to injury, while Nico Williams is doubtful for the upcoming match. Alvaro Djalo is recovering, and Julen Agirrezabala is in contention.
Valencia CF
Valencia, who finished ninth in 2023-24, would have been satisfied with their performance last season. However, they struggled to maintain their lead in the final seven matches, resulting in just two points. This poor form has continued into the new season, with consecutive defeats despite leading in both matches. Valencia’s home match with Barcelona was narrowly lost, followed by a 3-1 defeat against Celta. They are one of only two teams in La Liga that have not scored a point this season. Los Che will aim to secure their first league win since April 15 when they travel to San Mames.
Valencia’s visitors are missing key players like Gaya, Diakhaby, Domenech, Perez, and Canos. Giorgi Mamardashvili is set to join Liverpool, but will be loaned back to Valencia. Luis Rioja could make his Valencia debut.
Prediction:
Athletic Bilbao
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