Valladolid vs Athletic Bilbao: La Liga Match Preview and Predictions

Real Valladolid is set to face Athletic Bilbao in a crucial La Liga match on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at the Estadio Municipal José Zorrilla in Valladolid, Spain. Valladolid, currently struggling in 19th place, has had a tough return to La Liga, with only two victories this season. Their home record has been particularly poor, with no wins in their last three home matches, drawing two and losing three of the next five games at the José Zorrilla Stadium[1][4].

Athletic Bilbao, on the other hand, is in a stronger position, sitting sixth in the league. However, they will be without two key players for this match: Iñaki Williams, who is dealing with a hamstring issue, and Oihan Sancet, who is recovering from an ankle problem picked up against Real Betis last weekend[2].

Despite these absences, Athletic Bilbao’s recent form suggests they are favorites to win. They have won four, drawn three, and lost just one of their last eight La Liga games. Both of their away wins this season have come against teams ranked 15th or lower in the table, which bodes well for their chances against Valladolid[1].

Valladolid’s current run is bleak, with just one win and five defeats in their last six matches, and they have lost seven of their last nine in La Liga. The team’s defensive struggles are evident, having conceded 24 goals and allowing 2.00 goals per 90 minutes[4].

The prediction models favor Athletic Bilbao, with a 51.05% chance of winning, compared to Valladolid’s 19.57% and a 29.38% chance of a draw[1].

The match will be broadcast on Premier Sports, and the goalkeepers for the respective teams will be Karl Jakob Hein for Valladolid and Julen Agirrezabala for Athletic Bilbao[4].