Athletic Club are coming into this match in inconsistent form, having lost three of their last five games, though they did win their most recent outing. Valencia have also been up and down, with two wins, two losses, and a draw in their last five. When these two sides have met recently, the matches have often been tight and low-scoring, with many games ending in draws or decided by just a single goal. Their last five meetings have seen no more than two goals in any game, suggesting this could be a cautious and close contest.

Given that both teams have struggled for consistent results and their recent head-to-head matches have been very even, this game looks extremely hard to call. Athletic Club are at home, which gives them a slight edge, but Valencia have proven they can pick up points on the road. This match is most likely to end in a draw, as both sides seem evenly matched and neither is in outstanding form.