Confidence is soaring at San Mames as Athletic Bilbao prepare to build on back-to-back victories over Celta Vigo and Atletico Madrid in Saturday’s La Liga clash. Nico Williams is showing encouraging signs of improvement and could be key to unlocking the Elche defence, while Aitor Paredes should be recalled after an excellent display against Atletico. Athletic have won 50% of their last 10 matches, scoring 1.70 goals per game, and have kept clean sheets in half of those outings.
Elche, meanwhile, suffered another setback at the weekend, losing 3-2 to ten-man Real Sociedad and extending their losing streak to three matches. Defensive problems have been a recurring issue, with the newcomers conceding 1.80 goals per game across their last 10 fixtures. Thomas Lemar is pushing for a start after making an immediate impact as a substitute against Sociedad. Elche have failed to win any of their last three away games, while BTTS landed in all three, making another difficult evening on the road likely.
Given Bilbao's momentum and home advantage, punters from all around the globe can find value in betting on Home Win, alongside Nico Williams to Score or Assist and Over 1.5 goals (strong option given Elche’s defensive struggles).
This Primera Division match will be played on Saturday 12 September 2026 at 17:30.
What is our Athletic Bilbao vs Elche prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Athletic Bilbao 2 - 0 Elche
Athletic Bilbao vs Elche Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-0 @ 600 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): No @ -125 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -600 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -225 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Under 2.5 Goals @ 120 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -450 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Inaki Williams @ 125 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Inaki Williams @ 450 Odds
- To be Booked: Gonzalo Villar @ 125 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Elche +2.5 @ -385 Odds
- European Handicap: Athletic Club -1 @ 100 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Under 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 4.5
- Total Corners: 9 - 11 @ 162 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -550 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Athletic Club to Win @ -800 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Athletic Club to Win/Athletic Club to Win @ 105 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Athletic Club - Yes @ 100 Odds
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View OfferAthletic Bilbao Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wdwwllllww | 1.60 |
| Home | dlw | 1.33 |
| Away | wwwlllw | 1.71 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 33% | 57% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 2.80 | 3.67 | 2.43 |
| Scored | 1.70 | 2.00 | 1.57 |
| Conceded | 1.10 | 1.67 | 0.86 |
| BTTS | 30% | 67% | 14% |
| Clean Sheets | 50% | 33% | 57% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 0% | 29% |
| Expected Goals | 1.58 | 1.60 | 1.57 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.22 | 1.26 | 1.20 |
Elche Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwdddwdlll | 1.10 |
| Home | wdddwll | 1.29 |
| Away | ddl | 0.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 29% | 0% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.30 | 3.43 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 1.50 | 1.57 | 1.33 |
| Conceded | 1.80 | 1.86 | 1.67 |
| BTTS | 70% | 57% | 100% |
| Clean Sheets | 20% | 29% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 20% | 29% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.25 | 1.18 | 1.38 |
| Expected Goals Against | 0.98 | 0.82 | 1.30 |
Athletic Bilbao vs Elche Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Athletic Bilbao (38%)
13 Matches
Elche (23%)
Athletic Bilbao vs Elche Past Results
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