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Real Valladolid vs Athletic Bilbao Live Stream, Predictions
Real Valladolid host visiting opponents Athletic Bilbao at The Estadio José Zorrilla in this La Liga meeting on Friday.
Scroll down to see all of the predictions, poll and statistics for Real Valladolid v Athletic Bilbao (plus the best game odds).
📊 Form Guide
Real Valladolid
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Real Valladolid enter this match following a 1-1 La Liga drawn match against Elche CF.
In that match, Real Valladolid managed 45% possession and 5 attempts at goal with 1 on target. The only player on the scoresheet for Real Valladolid was Cyle Larin (4'). At the other end, Elche had 24 shots on goal with 10 on target. Tete Morente (96') was the scorer for Elche CF.
José Pacheta's Real Valladolid have seen rewards for their attempts on goal a sum total of 5 times over their past 6 outings. The comparative tally of goals that have been scored against them in those fixtures is 7.
Their past results show that Real Valladolid:
- haven't beaten Athletic Bilbao in their last 2 matches in the league.
- have not been beaten in their last 3 league matches at home.
Athletic Bilbao
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After suffering a loss in their previous game against Barcelona in La Liga competition, Athletic Bilbao will be aiming to make amends here.
In that game, Athletic Bilbao had 37% possession and 15 shots on goal with 5 on target. At the other end, Barcelona got 10 shots on goal with 2 on target. Raphinha (45') scored for Barcelona.
The numbers tell their own story, and Athletic Bilbao have been scored against in 5 of their last 6 games, seeing opposing sides hit 7 goals in total. In defence, Athletic Bilbao have been far from perfect. That sort of trend isn’t assured to follow through here, however.
Coming into this contest, Athletic Bilbao are without an away win for the past 2 league games.
↔️ Head to head
Looking at the statistics for their head to head meetings stretching back to 05/05/2019, there has been little between the sides with Real Valladolid winning 2 of those games, Athletic Bilbao 2 and 2 being drawn after 90 minutes of play.
A combined sum of 18 goals were produced between them during those clashes, with 7 for Pucela and 11 for Los Leones. That’s an average goals per game figure of 3.
The last league fixture featuring these sides was La Liga match day 14 on 08/11/2022 when the final score was Athletic Bilbao 3-0 Real Valladolid.
That day, Athletic Bilbao had 43% possession and 19 shots on goal with 6 on target. Goals were scored by Gorka Guruzeta (18', 51') and Dani Vivian (78').
For their opponents, Real Valladolid got 8 shots on goal with 0 of them on target.
The referee was Isidro Díaz de Mera.
📋 Team News: Real Valladolid
Anuar (Cruciate Ligament Injury), Kenedy (Torn muscle bundle) and Jordi Masip (Shoulder Injury) won’t be able to feature for Real Valladolid boss José Pacheta.
We think that Pucela look set to kick off with a 4-2-3-1 formation in the match, handing starts to Sergio Asenjo, Ivan Fresneda, Javi Sanchez, Jawad El Yamiq, Sergio Escudero, Kike Perez, Monchu, Gonzalo Plata, Ivan Sanchez, Oscar Plano and Cyle Larin.
📰 Team News: Athletic Bilbao
Athletic Bilbao manager Ernesto Valverde has to contend with a number of unavailable players. Unai Simón (Achilles tendon problems), Ander Herrera (Hamstring Injury), Jon Morcillo (Collarbone fracture) and Iñigo Lekue (Hamstring Injury) are names that won’t be on the team sheet.
We’re of the thinking that Los Leones might make use of a 4-2-3-1 formation, starting Julen Agirrezabala, Oscar de Marcos, Yeray Alvarez, Inigo Martinez, Yuri Berchiche, Dani Garcia, Mikel Vesga, Inaki Williams, Oihan Sancet, Nico Williams and Gorka Guruzeta.
💡 Prediction
We’re of the view that Real Valladolid will have a tough ask to register a score against this Athletic Bilbao side who will likely gain the upper hand.
That’s why our selection here is for a very even contest with a 0-1 winning margin for Athletic Bilbao at the end of the 90 minutes.
Expecting it to be tight.
Our expert partners are tipping under 3.5 goals for this match. Check out their VIP predictions here.
Victor Martins, 00:43 13/03/2023
Predicted Lineups


⚽️ Team Focus:
Real Valladolid
Formed: 1928
Stadium: The Estadio José Zorrilla (27,846)
Captain: Jordi Masip
Chairman: Ronaldo
Manager: José Pacheta
Competitions: La Liga position 13
⭐ Key Man: Cyle Larin

Typically taking to the field in the Striker position, Cyle Larin was born in Brampton, Canada. After making a first senior appearance for Orlando City in the 2015 season, the accomplished Forward has got 4 league goals in this LaLiga 2022 - 2023 campaign so far from a total of 7 appearances.
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Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | +/- | Pts | Form |
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25 | 21 | 2 | 2 | 39 | 65 | WWLWW |
2 |
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25 | 17 | 5 | 3 | 31 | 56 | WWDDW |
3 |
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25 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 20 | 48 | WWDWW |
4 |
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25 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 45 | WDLDD |
5 |
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25 | 12 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 42 | WWWDD |
6 |
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25 | 11 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 38 | LLWWD |
7 |
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25 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 35 | DDLDL |
8 |
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25 | 9 | 7 | 9 | -2 | 34 | DLWDL |
9 |
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25 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 6 | 33 | WLLDL |
10 |
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25 | 9 | 5 | 11 | -4 | 32 | LWLLD |
11 |
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25 | 8 | 7 | 10 | -5 | 31 | LDWDW |
12 |
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25 | 8 | 6 | 11 | -1 | 30 | LWWLL |
13 |
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25 | 7 | 7 | 11 | -11 | 28 | WDLLW |
14 |
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25 | 8 | 4 | 13 | -16 | 28 | DLLWD |
15 |
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25 | 6 | 9 | 10 | -8 | 27 | LWWLL |
16 |
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25 | 6 | 9 | 10 | -17 | 27 | WLWDD |
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25 | 7 | 5 | 13 | 0 | 26 | LLWLW |
18 |
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25 | 6 | 8 | 11 | -9 | 26 | DWLWD |
19 |
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25 | 7 | 4 | 14 | -15 | 25 | LLWLL |
20 |
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25 | 2 | 7 | 16 | -30 | 13 | LLLWD |
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Athletic Bilbao |
Elche CF |
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Espanyol |
Celta Vigo |
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Real Valladolid |
Real Betis |
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Real Valladolid |
Real Valladolid |
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Osasuna |
Real Valladolid |
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Athletic Bilbao |
Athletic Bilbao |
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Barcelona |
Rayo Vallecano |
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Athletic Bilbao |
Osasuna |
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Athletic Bilbao |
Athletic Bilbao |
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Girona FC |
Atlético Madrid |
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Athletic Bilbao |
Real Valladolid |
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Espanyol |
Real Valladolid |
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Osasuna |
Real Valladolid |
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Valencia |
Real Valladolid |
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Rayo Vallecano |
Real Valladolid |
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Real Madrid |
Real Valladolid |
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Elche CF |
Rayo Vallecano |
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Athletic Bilbao |
Atlético Madrid |
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Athletic Bilbao |
Valencia |
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Athletic Bilbao |
Celta Vigo |
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Athletic Bilbao |
Real Sociedad |
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Athletic Bilbao |
Real Betis |
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Athletic Bilbao |
Goals scored | 0.9 |
Goals conceded | 0.8 |
Time first goal scored | 49 |
Time first goal conceded | 69 |
Yellow cards | 1.7 |
Red cards | 0.1 |
Subs used | 5 |
Biggest victory | 4-1 |
Biggest defeat | 3-0 |
Goals scored | 1.3 |
Goals conceded | 1.3 |
Time first goal scored | 37 |
Time first goal conceded | 39 |
Yellow cards | 1.8 |
Red cards | 0.3 |
Subs used | 4.8 |
Biggest victory | 4-0 |
Biggest defeat | 4-0 |
Sergio León | 5 |
Cyle Larin | 4 |
Roque Mesa | 2 |
Álvaro Aguado | 1 |
Iván Sánchez | 1 |
Oihan Sancet | 8 |
Gorka Guruzeta | 5 |
Iñaki Williams | 5 |
Nico Williams | 4 |
Álex Berenguer | 3 |
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Real Madrid |
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Mallorca |
Villarreal |
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Real Valladolid |
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Girona FC |
Valencia |
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Real Valladolid |
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Atlético Madrid |
Rayo Vallecano |
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Sevilla |
Cádiz |
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Real Valladolid |
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Getafe |
Athletic Bilbao |
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Osasuna |
Espanyol |
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Athletic Bilbao |
Athletic Bilbao |
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Real Sociedad |
UD Almería |
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Athletic Bilbao |
Athletic Bilbao |
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Sevilla |
Mallorca |
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Real Betis |
Villarreal |
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