Ath Bilbao - Valencia Prediction, Picks and Tips
The Basques are going through an excellent period at the moment and are coming after four consecutive victories, in all competitions. In addition to the successes against Real and Barcelona in the Copa del Rey, already mentioned, Athletic Club obtained three points in the league duels against Vallecano (1-0) and Espanyol (2-1). Previously, Bilbao lost in the league against Real Madrid (0-2), but defeated Atletico (2-1). Marcelino Garcia Toral's students occupy the eighth position at the end of 23 stages played in the Primera Division. The distance to the European Cups is only one point. In the Copa del Rey, Bilbao reached the penultimate act of the competition after the victories recorded with Mancha (2-0), Barcelona (3-2, after extra time) and Real Madrid (1-0). Jose Bordalas' students are doing well in the Copa del Rey, but in the Spanish championship they have not beaten anyone in six stages! Specifically, from that sensational 4-3 vs local rivals, Levante. Since then, defeats have followed with Espanyol (1-2), Real Madrid (1-4), Atletico Madrid (2-3) and draws against Sevilla (1-1), respectively Real Sociedad (0-0). In the Copa del Rey, Valencia got tickets to the semifinals after successes with Utrillas (3-0), Arenteiro (3-1), Cartagena (2-1), Baleares (1-0) and Cadiz (2-1). The "bats" occupy only the 11th place in LaLiga, with 30 points obtained from 23 games played.
Athletic Bilbao is the sensational team of this edition of the Copa del Rey. The Basques reached the penultimate act of the competition after beating Barcelona (3-2, after extra time) and Real Madrid (1-0) in the previous stages. Both successes came on their own ground. Instead, for the "bats" this will be the first really important test in the Spanish Cup. So far, Valencia has played against only one LaLiga team: Cadiz, even in the quarterfinals (2-1). The previous three direct matches Athletic Bilbao - Valencia ended in a draw. Seven of the last eight games between the two teams ended with less than 2.5 goals scored.
Our recommendation tip for Ath Bilbao - Valencia: DRAW @ 3.60