Valencia CF vs Athletic Bilbao prediction: LaLiga, 17 October 2026

Match recap: Valencia CF 0-0 Athletic Bilbao, LaLiga, 17 October 2026

Valencia CF and Athletic Bilbao drew 0-0 in LaLiga on Saturday 17 October 2026, in Matchday 9. The match was played at Mestalla in Valencia.

Score period by period

Both halves finished goalless.

Prediction and analysis

Key match factor

Recent form gives Athletic Bilbao a modest advantage. Athletic Bilbao took 7 points from their last five matches, with 14 scored and 15 conceded across 10 games, while Valencia CF took 4 points from their last five, with 10 scored and 16 conceded across 10. Valencia CF are without a win in 4 home matches.

Our prediction

Athletic Bilbao hold a slight edge for Valencia CF vs Athletic Bilbao, Saturday 17 October 2026.

Both sides have 3 wins from 10 matches, but the details differ. Valencia CF show 3 draws and 4 losses with 10 scored and 16 conceded, and have 0 wins, 2 draws and 2 losses at home. Athletic Bilbao show 2 draws and 5 losses with 14 scored and 15 conceded, and 7 points from their last five against 4 for Valencia CF. The one head-to-head meeting listed ended 1-0 at Stade San Mames. On balance, the call is a slight lean towards an away win.

Who is favoured for Valencia CF vs Athletic Bilbao?

Athletic Bilbao are slight favourites for Valencia CF vs Athletic Bilbao, Saturday 17 October 2026, on the strength of better recent form.

When and where Valencia CF vs Athletic Bilbao is played

Valencia CF host Athletic Bilbao in LaLiga on Saturday 17 October 2026. The fixture belongs to Matchday 9. It is played at Mestalla in Valencia, a stadium with a capacity of 49430.

Key facts

Recent form: Valencia CF and Athletic Bilbao

The figures cover 10 LaLiga matches for each side: Valencia CF's between Sunday 10 May 2026 and Sunday 11 October 2026, and Athletic Bilbao's between Saturday 25 April 2026 and Saturday 12 September 2026.

Valencia CF have won 3, drawn 3 and lost 4 of 10 matches, scoring 10 goals and conceding 16, with a sequence of D-W-L-L-L. They are without a win in 4 home matches (2 draws, 2 losses), have won 3 of 6 away, and drew 2-2 with Racing Santander most recently.

3W 3D 4L in 10 games1.2 scored · 1.7 conceded per gameHome 1W-2D-2L · Away 2W-1D-2L

Athletic Bilbao have won 3, drawn 2 and lost 5 of 10 matches, scoring 14 goals and conceding 15, with a sequence of D-W-W-L-L. Their home record reads 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses from 5, their away record 2 wins and 3 losses from 5, and they drew 1-1 with Elche CF most recently.

3W 2D 5L in 10 games1.4 scored · 1.6 conceded per gameHome 1W-2D-2L · Away 2W-0D-3L

Valencia CF and Athletic Bilbao squads

Current LaLiga standings

Head-to-head between Valencia CF and Athletic Bilbao

Valencia CF and Athletic Bilbao have one recorded meeting. Valencia CF won it. That LaLiga match, on Sunday 10 May 2026 at Stade San Mames, finished 1-0 to Valencia CF, with no draws and no Athletic Bilbao wins in the count.

Key data

Valencia CF have 4 points from their five most recent results. Athletic Bilbao have 7 from the same span. Over 10 matches, Valencia CF have scored 10 goals and conceded 16, while Athletic Bilbao have scored 14 and conceded 15. The one recorded meeting ended 1-0 to Valencia CF.

Frequently asked questions

What is Valencia CF's form before facing Athletic Bilbao?

Valencia CF have 3 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses from 10 LaLiga matches. They scored 10 and conceded 16. Their latest sequence is D-W-L-L-L. Their most recent match was a 2-2 draw with Racing Santander.

What is Athletic Bilbao's form before visiting Valencia CF?

Athletic Bilbao have 3 wins, 2 draws and 5 losses from 10 LaLiga matches. They scored 14 and conceded 15. Their latest sequence is D-W-W-L-L. Most recently they drew 1-1 with Elche CF.

What happened the last time Valencia CF played Athletic Bilbao?

Valencia CF won 1-0. The LaLiga match was played on Sunday 10 May 2026 at Stade San Mames. It is the only recorded meeting between the sides, with no draws and no Athletic Bilbao wins in the count.