Athletic Bilbao vs Valencia 10.02.2022

After successfully knocking out Barcelona and Real Madrid respectively, Bilbao, in search of their 24th Copa Del Rey crown, will host Valencia in Thursday’s first leg Semi-Final.

Meanwhile, Valencia, eight-time champions, are facing their toughest hurdle in this competition so far. Earning something in this away tie is crucial as it provides a solid foundation to build on in the second leg.

Given the quality of opposition they beat in previous rounds, we expect this to be a relatively easy one for Athletic Bilbao. So, we are backing the home side to win or draw with at least two goals scored.

Main tip: DC 1X & Ov 1.5 Goals (go to tip details)

Not sure what to stake on this week? Take a look at the latest Copa Del Rey betting tips.

Head-to-Head stats Athletic Bilbao vs Valencia

These teams have met 47 times:

• Bilbao have 12 wins, Valencia have 18 wins, while 27 games were drawn
• These games produced an average of 2.57 goals per match
• In their last meeting, they drew 1-1

Latest results Athletic Bilbao

• 4 wins and 1 loss in their last 5 matches
• 6 goals scored in their last 5 matches. Average of 1.20 goals per match
• They beat Real Madrid 1-0 in their last match

Latest results Valencia

• 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss
• 6 goals scored in the last 5 matches. Average of 1.20 goals per match
• They played a 0-0 draw against Real Sociedad in their last match

Path To Copa Del Rey 1/2 Final

Athletic Bilbao:

Round of 32: Beat Mancha 2-0
Round of 16: Won 3-2 against Barca
Quarter Final: Beat Real Madrid 1-0
Form Guide (most recent first): W-W-W-L-W

Valencia:

Round of 32: Beat Cartagena 2-1
Round of 16: Won 1-0 at Atletic Balearas
Quarter Final: Beat Cadiz 2-1
Form Guide (most recent first): D-W-L-D-W

Possible squad Athletic Bilbao

Athletic Bilbao: Simon; Lekue, Vivian, Martinez, Balenziaga; Berenguer, Zarraga, Garcia, Serrano; Garcia, Williams

Out: Muniain (COVID-19), Vencedor (Hamstring), Villalibre (Hamstring)

Coach: Marcelino García Toral

Possible squad Valencia

Valencia: Cillessen; Correia, Guillamon, Alderete, Vazquez; Costa, Soler, Wass, Duro; Gomez, Guedes

Out: Gabriel (Muscle Injury), Lato (Muscle Injury)

Coach: Jose Jimenez Bordalas

Our tip(s) and odds in detail

According to the statistics above and the odds of the bookmakers, we suggest the following:

1) Bet on Both Teams to Score

Betway offers competitive odds for the bet “DC 1X & Over 1.5 Goals”
The odd of 1.83 means that the bookmakers are calculating with a likelihood of approx. 55% chance that Bilbao will win or draw with at least two goals scored

Odds comparison for DC 1X & Over 1.5 Goals

Betway – odd 1.83
Helabet – odd 1.81

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2) Bet on Both Teams To Score

• Their last 2 meetings produced goals from both sides
• We expect a great game

Odds for this bet

Melbet offers competitive odds for “Both Teams To Score”

The odd of 2.10 means that the bookmakers are calculating with a likelihood of approx. 48% chance that both teams will score

Odds comparisons for Both Teams To Score

Melbet – odd 2.10
1xbet – odd 2.09