Probable Lineups

4-2-3-1
Athletic Bilbao
4-2-3-1
Valencia
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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparision

(49) 39 Goals 37 (55)
(38) 27 Assists 22 (36)
(6.6) 6.8 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.7)
24.9 Average Age 27.5
183.9 Average Height (cm) 183.1
(0.9) 1 Shots pg 1 (0.9)
(56%) 55% Aerial Duel Success 51% (52%)
(0.5) 0.4 Dribbles pg 0.5 (0.4)
(2.2) 1.8 Tackles pg 1.7 (1.8)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LIGA BBVA.

Missing Players

Player Reason Status Rating
Carlos Gurpegi Out 6.38
Fernando Amorebieta Out 6.83
Gaizka Toquero Out 6.47
Fernando Llorente Doubtful 6.89
Igor Martínez Doubtful 6.11
Player Reason Status Rating
Éver Banega Out 7.29
Hedwiges Maduro Out 6.65
Miguel Brito Out 6.78
Ricardo Costa Out 6.69
Víctor Ruiz Out 6.68
Sergio Canales Out 6.78
Paco Alcácer Out 6.09
Tino Costa Out 6.77
Pablo Hernández Doubtful 6.66

Team News

Athletic Bilbao
  • Athletic's charge towards the Champions League next season was derailed slightly with a 2-1 defeat at Osasuna last weekend which leaves them three points behind Málaga.
  • Fernando Amorebieta and Gaizka Toquero picked up yellow cards in that game which means they will be suspended for the visit of Valencia.
  • Javi Martinez should return to partner Mikel San Jose in defence but it is in attack where Marcelo Bielsa may be struggling for options as Fernando Llorente is a doubt due to a hip problem.
Valencia
  • Valencia's poor run of form since the winter break continued last weekend as they squandered a two-goal lead to draw 2-2 with Mallorca at Mestalla.
  • Injuries to Ruiz and Ricardo Costa mean Dealbert will continue in central defence, whilst Tino Costa's suspension could hand a return to Albelda in midfield.
  • Unai Emery's men have only won two of their last 10 league games but have emerged victorious from five of their previous six encounters with Athletic.

Prediction

  • With both sides involved in Europa League action this midweek and desperate to be involved in the Champions League next season, this is a tough one to call.
  • Despite only picking up 11 points since January, Valencia have still only lost three times in that period and hold a seven-point advantage over the Basque side.
  • However, Athletic have been far more reliable at San Mamés in recent weeks, winning four of their last five and home advantage could again prove the key here.
Prediction:
Athletic Bilbao
2
1
Valencia
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Head to Head Stats

R Team W D L Pts Form
3 Valencia 17 10 11 61 lwlwwl
10 A. Bilbao 12 13 13 49 wwlldl

Top Players

Athletic Bilbao
Valencia
G. Iraizoz 7
F. Llorente 6.89
J. Martínez 6.89
R. Soldado 6.93
Jonas 6.9
V. Guaita 6.88
F. Llorente 17
M. Susaeta 6
J. Martínez 4
R. Soldado 17
Jonas 10
A. Aduriz 7
M. Susaeta 7
Ander 7
G. Toquero 6
Jonas 5
S. Feghouli 5
J. Alba 5

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