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Valencia v Athletic Club is on 17 October 2026 · 20:00 at Estadio de Mestalla (Valdivia); Adrián Cordero Vega, Spain takes charge. We think it is an even game. Below are the tip, the probability of each result, the absences and a look at the match.
Valencia vs Athletic Club: match preview and analysis
How we arrived at this tip
- Table. In the table, Valencia are 19th with 9 points after 11 matches (2W 3D 6L), whereas Athletic Club are 7th with 15 points (4W 3D 3L).
What to expect
We think the teams are evenly matched. Our projected score is 1–1, about 2 goals combined, and 1–1 (12.8%) is the single most probable outcome. We think the teams are evenly matched.
Our tip for goals is Under 2.5 goals (odds 1.81), and our probability for it is 54%. We estimate both teams scoring at 52% and over 2.5 goals at 46%.
Prediction: key points
- We are expecting about 2 goals, and we give over 2.5 goals 46%.
- Absent: Valencia 0, Athletic Club 0.
Alternative tip: Both sides to score: yes
Alternative pick: Both sides to score: yes (probability 52%, best available odds 1.80). Our projection of about 2 goals is in line with it.
Absences
Valencia are missing: no absences. Athletic Club are without: no absences. Team news may still change, so check again before kick-off.
Valencia vs Athletic Club: the odds compared
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best available odds | 3.34 | 3.43 | 2.36 |
| Market average | 3.22 | 3.31 | 2.31 |
| Lowest odds | 3.10 | 3.20 | 2.25 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.35 | 1.33 | 70.3% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 2.15 | 2.09 | 45.7% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 1.81 | 1.76 | 54.3% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 3.75 | 3.62 | 25.8% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.80 | 1.80 | 51.7% |
| BTTS – no | 1.95 | 1.93 | 48.3% |
Odds collected from several bookmakers and updated 17/10/26, 18:13. They are only a guide and a single operator may offer different prices. Average margin is 4.7%.
Match at a glance
- Likely result: Valencia 1–1 Athletic Club, roughly 2 goals in total.
- Table: Valencia 19th (9 points), Athletic Club 7th (15 points).
- Absences: Valencia 0, Athletic Club 0.
Who will win Valencia vs Athletic Club?
We base this estimate on several bookmakers' odds with the margin taken out. It is no guarantee of the outcome.
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Fair odds = 1 / probability. If the top available odds are bigger than the fair odds, there is value in the price. Likely ≥ 60%, possible 50–60%, outsider less than 50%.
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Valencia vs Athletic Club: who is missing
Valencia
- No reported absences
Athletic Club
- No reported absences
This list may be updated before kick-off.
Valencia vs Athletic Club: table positions and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Barcelona | 11 | 10-0-1 | 46:12 | 30 |
| 2 |  Atlético Madrid | 11 | 9-1-1 | 22:8 | 28 |
| 3 |  Real Madrid | 11 | 9-0-2 | 28:10 | 27 |
| 4 |  Real Betis | 11 | 7-2-2 | 18:15 | 23 |
| 5 |  Real Sociedad | 11 | 6-1-4 | 20:20 | 19 |
| 6 |  Sevilla | 11 | 5-2-4 | 17:19 | 17 |
| 7 | Athletic Club | 10 | 4-3-3 | 14:10 | 15 |
| 8 |  Deportivo La Coruña | 11 | 3-5-3 | 15:14 | 14 |
| 9 |  Villarreal | 11 | 3-3-5 | 15:15 | 12 |
| 10 |  Celta Vigo | 11 | 2-6-3 | 10:10 | 12 |
| 11 |  Alavés | 11 | 3-3-5 | 15:17 | 12 |
| 12 |  Rayo Vallecano | 10 | 3-3-4 | 15:20 | 12 |
| 13 |  Getafe | 11 | 3-3-5 | 8:16 | 12 |
| 14 |  Espanyol | 11 | 3-2-6 | 13:14 | 11 |
| 15 |  Osasuna | 11 | 3-2-6 | 11:22 | 11 |
| 16 |  Racing Santander | 11 | 3-2-6 | 15:29 | 11 |
| 17 |  Elche | 11 | 2-4-5 | 14:18 | 10 |
| 18 |  Levante | 11 | 2-4-5 | 16:21 | 10 |
| 19 | Valencia | 11 | 2-3-6 | 8:17 | 9 |
| 20 |  Málaga | 11 | 0-5-6 | 8:21 | 5 |
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Valencia vs Athletic Club: questions and answers
What is the best tip for Valencia vs Athletic Club?
Athletic Club +0.25 (Asian handicap) (1.52); Under 2.5 goals (1.81).
Who will win Valencia vs Athletic Club?
Our probabilities: Valencia to win 30%, a draw 29%, Athletic Club to win 41%.
What time and where is kick-off?
17 October 2026, kick-off at 20:00, at Estadio de Mestalla, Valdivia. Referee: Adrián Cordero Vega, Spain.
Who will be missing?
Valencia: no absences. Athletic Club: no absences. This list may be updated before kick-off.
Will there be three or more goals?
Our probability for over 2.5 goals is 46% (odds 2.15); under 2.5 goals is at 54% (odds 1.81).
Will both teams score?
We think both teams will score with a 52% probability (odds 1.80).
What is the likeliest correct score?
Our likeliest score is 1–1 (12.8%); after that come 0–1 (11.6%) and 1–0 (9.5%).
How do you work out your predictions?
Our method begins with odds from several bookmakers: we take away the bookmaker margin and average what remains to get probabilities. A Poisson distribution then turns those into expected goals and the most probable scorelines. For context, the page also shows team form, the head to head and missing players. Treat our predictions as information, not a promise of a win.
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