Real Valladolid vs Athletic Bilbao Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 17th March 2023

We are zooming in on Real Valladolid and Athletic Bilbao, as the duo face each other at Estadio Jose Zorrilla this coming Friday in what surely will be an exciting La Liga clash.

It has been a few rounds since Athletic Bilbao last taste of success in the La Liga games, and they should expect no presents from their upcoming opponents Real Valladolid.

Real Valladolid scored six times in the last ten outings for an average of 0.6 goals a game. They conceded 12 and managed three clean sheets.

Athletic Bilbao scored nine goals, conceded 13 and kept their opponents from scoring two times in ten matches.

Athletic Bilbao celebrated a 3-0 win in their most recent meeting with their upcoming opponent. Are we in for something similar at Estadio Jose Zorrilla on Friday?

Real Valladolid vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction

Real Valladolid Form

In their last three matches, Real Valladolid lost 3-0 against Celta Vigo, won 2-1 against Espanyol, before drawing 1-1 against Elche. Real Valladolid won half of their previous six matches on home soil in the La Liga, while also drawing one. They suffered two defeats, while they scored five and conceded five goals.

Athletic Bilbao Form

Athletic Bilbao only managed to gain a single point in their past three games, which kicked off with a 1-0 defeat against Osasuna. A 0-0 draw with Rayo Vallecano followed, before Barcelona ran out 0-1 winners. Athletic Bilbao claimed just one win from the last six away games in the La Liga. They also drew two and were defeated three times, as they were outscored by six goals to three.

Real Valladolid and Athletic Bilbao are struggling to keep opponents at bay, which makes both teams to score look like the value bet atEstadio Jose Zorrilla

Real Valladolid have a record of eight wins, four draws and 13 defeats in the La Liga this season. Athletic Bilbao are looking at nine wins, six draws and ten defeats in the La Liga.

Real Valladolid vs Athletic Bilbao Squads

Real Valladolid Squad

Pacheta will choose the starting lineup for the upcoming game against Athletic Bilbao from the players listed below (the information in the brackets refers to goals scored and matches played in the La Liga this season):

Alvaro Aceves (0/0), Jordi Masip (0/17), Roberto (0/0), Sergio Asenjo (0/8), David Torres (0/2), Ivan Fresneda (0/12), Javi Sanchez (1/21), Jawad El Yamiq (0/16), Lucas Olaza (0/17), Lucas Rosa (0/10), Luis Perez (0/12), Sergio Escudero (0/13), Alvaro Aguado (1/23), Anuar (1/3), Gonzalo Plata (0/21), Ivan Sanchez (1/20), Joaquin Fernandez (1/18), Kenedy (0/4), Kike Perez (0/23), Martin Hongla (0/6), Monchu (1/21), Roque Mesa (2/20), Selim Amallah (0/0), Cyle Larin (4/7), Darwin Machis (0/6), Manuel Pozo (0/0), Oscar Plano (1/25), Roberto Arroyo (0/0), Sergio Leon (5/21).

Athletic Bilbao Squad

Here is the full team squad of Athletic Bilbao. The 59 year-old Ernesto Valverde will select his starting lineup from the following players:

Alex Padilla (0/0), Ander Iruarrizaga (0/0), Julen Agirrezabala (0/4), Unai Simon (0/22), Aitor Paredes (0/8), Ander Capa (0/4), Daniel Vivian (1/18), Inigo Lekue (0/18), Inigo Martinez (0/11), Mikel Balenziaga (0/2), Oscar de Marcos (0/25), Yeray Alvarez (1/20), Yuri Berchiche (1/16), Ander Herrera (0/8), Dani Garcia (0/16), Mikel Vesga (2/24), Oier Zarraga (0/18), Oihan Sancet (8/24), Raul Garcia (2/24), Unai Vencedor (0/7), Alex Berenguer (3/24), Gorka Guruzeta (5/18), Iker Muniain (0/21), Inaki Williams (5/23), Jon Morcillo (0/10), Luis Bilbao (0/0), Malcom Ares (0/0), Nico Serrano (0/0), Nico Williams (4/24).

Real Valladolid vs Athletic Bilbao Team News

At the time of writing, it looks as if only two players are unavailable for Real Valladolid, when they prepare for their upcoming assignment.

Sergio Escudero and Anuar nurses various injuries and won't take part for Real Valladolid against Athletic Bilbao at Estadio Jose Zorrilla.

Athletic Bilbao just have a single unavailable player for squad selection, when facing Real Valladolid at the Estadio Jose Zorrilla.

Inigo Martinez nurses an injury and won't be travelling with Athletic Bilbao.

Real Valladolid vs Athletic Bilbao Lineups

Real Valladolid vs Athletic Bilbao H2H

The last time these two sides facing off here came up against each other, Athletic Bilbao came away with a 3-0 win. Rest assured they have a similar outcome in mind at Estadio Jose Zorrilla. Real Valladolid go into their upcoming match against Athletic Bilbao with a 20% winning record in recent meetings. This gives them a 2-4-4 record in the latest encounters with their next opponent. A record worth keeping in mind before you make a choice for your next accumulator, depending on your betting strategy.

Real Valladolid vs Athletic Bilbao Results

Both teams to score came out eight times in the past ten matches between Real Valladolid and Athletic Bilbao. Odds on both teams finding the back of the net are best priced at 19/20 with the bookies.

Real Valladolid vs Athletic Bilbao Betting Tips

Cyle Larin has three strikes in six La Liga matches for Real Valladolid, who will be relying on his services, when clashing with Athletic Bilbao. The visitors are looking to Oihan Sancet, who has provided his team with four La Liga goals.

Real Valladolid won six of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Estadio Jose Zorrilla. They drew two and lost two as well, while Athletic Bilbao won four of their last 10 games away. They drew two and lost four. Real Valladolid kept a clean sheet five times in their previous 10 matches on home soil, while, Athletic Bilbao have been able to keep a clean sheet in three of their last 10 games away from home.

Both teams scored eight times in the last ten encounters between Real Valladolid and Athletic Bilbao, while over 2.5 goals came out seven times. Real Valladolid scored 1.3 goals on average, while Athletic Bilbao pulled two goals on average. Over 2.5 goals came out four times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Real Valladolid, who scored an average of 0.6 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals came up in four of Athletic Bilbao's previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.1 goals in these matches.