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Valencia CF vs Athletic Club: Spanish La Liga preview, head-to-head & prediction

21 Sep 2026 By SportScore Spanish La Liga

Valencia CF meet Athletic Club in Spanish La Liga, with kick-off on Saturday 17 October 2026 at 19:00 UTC. Here's the head-to-head record, how both sides are shaping up and what to expect — all from SportScore's live data.

Head-to-head

The two sides have met 51 times. Valencia CF have won 17, Athletic Club 16, with 18 draws.

DateCompetitionResult
10 May 2026Spanish La LigaAthletic Club 0–1 Valencia CF
04 Feb 2026Copa del ReyValencia CF 1–2 Athletic Club
20 Sep 2025Spanish La LigaValencia CF 2–0 Athletic Club
18 May 2025Spanish La LigaValencia CF 0–1 Athletic Club
28 Aug 2024Spanish La LigaAthletic Club 1–0 Valencia CF

Recent form

Valencia CF are out of form — L W L L L from their last 5 (W1 D0 L4).

  • L v Real Sociedad (2–3)
  • W v Deportivo Alavés (1–0)
  • L v Sevilla FC (0–1)
  • L v FC Barcelona (0–5)
  • L v RC Deportivo (1–3)

Athletic Club are inconsistent recently — D D W W L from their last 5 (W2 D2 L1).

  • D v Deportivo Alavés (0–0)
  • D v Elche CF (1–1)
  • W v Atletico Madrid (3–0)
  • W v RC Celta (2–0)
  • L v FC Barcelona (0–2)

What to expect

Athletic Club arrive in the better shape and carry real momentum, though Valencia CF will back themselves at this level. A tight contest looks likely.

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