Athletic Club 1-0 Valencia

Current streaks

Recent form

Athletic Club

Athletic Club's recent form presents a mixed picture with some concerning trends. After starting with two consecutive wins in friendlies, the team has since struggled, losing three of their last four matches across all competitions. Their defensive record is particularly worrying, having conceded 11 goals in the last six games, with an average of 1.83 goals conceded per game. The 4-0 loss to VfB Stuttgart stands out as a particularly heavy defeat. On a positive note, Athletic Club has been consistently scoring, finding the net in five out of six games, though their goals per game average of 1.17 suggests room for improvement in attack. The high percentage of games (67%) where both teams scored and where over 2.5 goals were netted indicates that their matches have been entertaining, albeit not always in their favor. Their current 8th position in La Liga after one game played reflects this inconsistent form.

Valencia

Valencia's recent form has been concerning, with the team currently sitting at the bottom of the La Liga table after losing their first two matches of the season. Over their last six games, including friendlies, they've managed only one win, one draw, and suffered four losses. Their defensive struggles are evident, conceding 11 goals in these six matches, with an average of 1.83 goals conceded per game. Notably, 83% of their recent games have seen both teams score and over 2.5 goals, indicating high-scoring affairs. The match against Eintracht Frankfurt stands out as particularly high-scoring, with Valencia winning 3-2. Despite their defensive issues, Valencia has maintained a decent attacking output, scoring an average of 1.17 goals per game across these six matches.

Recent home/away form

Athletic Club

Athletic Club's recent home form shows a resilient and competitive team, with a notable unbeaten streak in their last six matches. They've secured three wins and three draws, demonstrating consistency and the ability to avoid defeats. The team has been solid defensively, conceding an average of just 0.83 goals per game and keeping two clean sheets. While their offensive output is respectable at 1.5 goals per game, there's a tendency towards lower-scoring encounters, with 67% of their matches featuring under 2.5 goals. Interestingly, both teams have scored in two-thirds of these games, suggesting entertaining contests for fans. The standout result in this period was their convincing 2-0 victory over Sevilla in La Liga, showcasing their potential to compete against strong opposition.

Valencia

Valencia's recent away form has been concerning, with the team currently on a worrying run of five consecutive losses across all competitions. Their last six away matches have yielded no wins, with only one draw against RC Celta breaking the losing streak. The team's defensive struggles are evident, conceding an average of 2.33 goals per game while scoring just 1.17. Notably, 83% of these matches have seen over 2.5 goals, indicating high-scoring affairs, with the 4-2 loss to Barcelona standing out as particularly goal-heavy. Valencia's inability to keep a clean sheet in any of these games, combined with both teams scoring in 83% of the matches, suggests defensive vulnerabilities that need urgent attention as they sit at the bottom of La Liga after two games.