Despite a less-than-impressive start to the LaLiga 2023-24 season, FC Barcelona secured a win against Valencia CF and now prepares to face off against rivals Athletic Club Bilbao. With the latter team struggling with injuries and poor form, a draw would be a favorable result, but a win is always the goal. Fans in India can live stream the match on the GXR World website, while those in the UK can catch it on Viaplay or ITV. The USA viewers can watch the match between Mallorca and Real Madrid on ESPN+.
Athletic Club vs. Valencia CF: LaLiga Preview
Background
Athletic Club and Valencia CF are two of the most storied clubs in Spanish football history. Both teams have won multiple La Liga titles and Copa del Rey trophies. In recent years, however, both teams have struggled to maintain their status as top-tier clubs.
Athletic Club has not won a major trophy since 1984. The club has finished in the top half of the league table just once in the past five seasons. Valencia CF has fared slightly better, winning the Copa del Rey in 2019. However, the club has not finished in the top four of the league table since 2019/20.
Current Form
Athletic Club and Valencia CF have both had disappointing starts to the 2023/24 La Liga season. Athletic Club has won just one of its first five matches, while Valencia CF has won just two of its first five matches.
Athletic Club is currently in 16th place in the league table, just one point above the relegation zone. Valencia CF is in 12th place, five points above the relegation zone.
Head-to-Head
Athletic Club and Valencia CF have played each other 203 times in competitive matches. Athletic Club has won 78 of those matches, while Valencia CF has won 72. There have been 53 draws between the two teams.
In the last five matches between the two teams, Athletic Club has won two, Valencia CF has won one, and there have been two draws.
Key Players
Prediction
Athletic Club and Valencia CF are both coming into this match in poor form. However, Athletic Club has a slight edge in terms of head-to-head record.
A draw would be a fair result, but a win for either team would be a major boost to their confidence.
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