Comments and predictions for Valencia vs Athletic Bilbao: Home field can't save them
The match between Valencia vs Athletic Bilbao in La Liga takes place at 2:00 a.m. on September 21. Nghe An Newspaper analyzes performance, makes football comments and predicts the score.
Latest Valencia vs Athletic Bilbao team information
Valencia have a full squad with no injuries. Coach Corberán is expected to play Luis Rioja on the wing, while Arnaut Danjuma will be pushed into a central position to provide more support for striker Hugo Duro. Javi Guerra, who is being tracked by many big clubs, will continue to play an important role in midfield.
Athletic Bilbao are without Yeray Álvarez and goalkeeper Alex Padilla due to suspension. In addition, Beñat Prados, Nico Williams and Unai Egiluz are also unavailable due to injury.
Maroan Sannadi could be given a chance up front, moving Inaki Williams back to the right wing and forcing Robert Navarro out of the way. Oihan Sancet continues in the No. 10 role, while there could be a change in midfield with Iñigo Ruiz de Galarreta replacing Mikel Vesga.
Latest expected lineup Valencia vs Athletic Bilbao
Valencia:
Agirrezabala; Foulquier, Tarrega, Diakhaby, Gaya; Rioja, Santamaria, Guerra, Lopez; Duro, Danjuma
Athletic Bilbao:
Simon; Areso, Paredes, Vivian, Berchiche; Ruiz de Galarreta, Jauregizar; Berenguer, Sancet, I Williams; Sannadi
Latest football commentary on Valencia vs Athletic Bilbao
Valencia, who finished 12th in La Liga last season, started the 2025-26 campaign with a 1-1 draw against Real Sociedad, then lost 1-0 to Osasuna on August 24.
The Bats quickly recovered with an impressive performance, beating Getafe 3-0 just before the international break. However, they just suffered a big shock when they lost 0-6 to Barcelona, a result that put Carlos Corberán and his team under heavy pressure to regain stability.
However, Valencia will host Athletic Bilbao - an opponent who is also looking to get up after a series of unsatisfactory matches.
In the history of confrontation, Valencia is slightly better with 75 wins after 197 encounters, while Athletic has 73 wins. However, in recent confrontations, the Basque team has the upper hand, winning 5/7 matches, including two 1-0 victories in La Liga last season.
Athletic Bilbao come into this game following a 2-0 defeat to Arsenal in the Champions League, which also saw them lose 1-0 at home to Alaves. This has somewhat dampened their dream start, which saw them win three straight games against Sevilla, Rayo Vallecano and Real Betis.
With nine points from four games, Athletic are fifth, three points behind leaders Real Madrid. They have a tough schedule ahead, with games against Valencia, Girona and Villarreal before travelling to Germany to face Dortmund in the Champions League in early October.
Latest score prediction for Valencia vs Athletic Bilbao
Based on the above football comments, we and the world's leading football sites have given the results of the match.Valencia vs Athletic Bilbaoas follows:
- Sportsmole:Valencia 2-3 Athletic Bilbao
- WhoScore:Valencia 1-2 Athletic Bilbao
- Our newspaper predicts:Valencia 1-2 Athletic Bilbao
When and where to watch Valencia vs Athletic Bilbao live?
To watch the Valencia vs Athletic Bilbao match live in La Liga at 2:00 a.m. on September 21, viewers can watch it onK+ Sport,K+PMor online sports channels. Wish you have fun watching football.
