October 16, 2026
Valencia vs Athletic Preview, Team News and Standings
Valencia host Athletic Club at Mestalla on Sunday, October 18, in a La Liga fixture with important points at stake at both ends of the table. Valencia sit 19th after eight matches, while Athletic occupy 10th place with two games in hand on several teams around them.
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Detail |
Information |
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Match |
Valencia vs Athletic |
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Competition |
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Date |
Sunday, October 18, 2026 |
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Kick-off |
12:00 AM Pakistan time |
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Venue |
Mestalla, Valencia |
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Valencia |
19th, 5 points |
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Athletic |
10th, 8 points |
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Win Probability |
Valencia 29%, Draw 29%, Athletic 42% |
Valencia have five points from eight matches, with one win, two draws and five defeats. They have scored six goals and conceded 15, leaving them in the relegation zone.
Athletic have eight points from six matches, recording two wins, two draws and two defeats. They have scored seven goals and conceded six, making them favourites against struggling Valencia.
Valencia Aim to Move Away From the Relegation Zone
Valencia have struggled in the opening weeks of the La Liga campaign, winning just one of their eight matches. Six goals scored and 15 conceded highlight their difficulties at both ends of the pitch.
The hosts have one win, one draw and three defeats in their last five league matches. They need a stronger performance at Mestalla to stop their slide down the table.
A victory would take Valencia to eight points and provide a much-needed boost in their fight to move away from the relegation places.
Athletic Target an Away Victory
Athletic sit 10th with eight points from six matches. They have recorded two wins, two draws and two defeats, scoring seven goals while conceding six.
Their defensive numbers offer encouragement ahead of the trip to Valencia, but they will need greater attacking efficiency to turn their performances into consistent victories.
A win would take Athletic to 11 points and strengthen their position in the middle of the standings. They will look to exploit Valencia's defensive struggles and take advantage of the hosts' poor start to the season.
Valencia vs Athletic Team News
Alex Berenguer is boosted by a possible return for Athletic, while Nico Williams, Oihan Sancet and Aymeric Laporte remain doubts. Final availability is yet to be confirmed.
Valencia will look to tighten their defence after conceding 15 goals in eight league matches as they prepare to host Athletic at Mestalla.
Valencia vs Athletic Head-to-Head
Valencia have a narrow historical advantage in La Liga meetings, winning 70 of 182 matches against Athletic, who have recorded 66 victories. The remaining 46 games ended in draws.
Valencia won the last meeting 1-0 in May 2026. However, Athletic's stronger start to the current season makes them favourites to claim a result at Mestalla.
La Liga Standings
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Rank |
Team |
Played |
Wins |
Draws |
Losses |
GF |
GA |
GD |
Points |
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1 |
Barcelona |
8 |
8 |
0 |
0 |
34 |
7 |
+27 |
24 |
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2 |
Atlético |
8 |
6 |
1 |
1 |
18 |
8 |
+10 |
19 |
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3 |
Betis |
8 |
6 |
1 |
1 |
14 |
9 |
+5 |
19 |
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4 |
Real Madrid |
8 |
6 |
0 |
2 |
19 |
8 |
+11 |
18 |
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5 |
Sevilla |
8 |
4 |
2 |
2 |
13 |
12 |
+1 |
14 |
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6 |
Real Sociedad |
8 |
4 |
1 |
3 |
12 |
15 |
-3 |
13 |
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7 |
Alavés |
8 |
3 |
2 |
3 |
12 |
8 |
+4 |
11 |
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8 |
Deportivo |
8 |
2 |
4 |
2 |
12 |
11 |
+1 |
10 |
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9 |
Celta |
8 |
1 |
5 |
2 |
8 |
6 |
+2 |
8 |
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10 |
Athletic |
6 |
2 |
2 |
2 |
7 |
6 |
+1 |
8 |
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18 |
Elche |
8 |
1 |
3 |
4 |
11 |
17 |
-6 |
6 |
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19 |
Valencia |
8 |
1 |
2 |
5 |
6 |
15 |
-9 |
5 |
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20 |
Málaga |
8 |
0 |
4 |
4 |
4 |
13 |
-9 |
4 |
Watch Valencia vs Athletic Live on tapmad
Watch Valencia vs Athletic live on tapmad on Sunday, October 18, as both teams battle for crucial La Liga points at Mestalla. Catch the action live and follow the latest match moments as Valencia look to climb out of the relegation zone and Athletic aim to move up the standings.