Athletic Bilbao come into this match with solid confidence after a 2-1 win over Oviedo. As midfielder Mikel Jauregizar is expected to be fit, and forward Nico Williams should return to lead the line, we predict a 2-1 home win. Bilbao’s overall form shows 1.60 PPG, but they are especially strong on the road (2.00 PPG) compared to home (1.00 PPG). Their attack is potent, averaging 2.10 goals per match, though their defense is leaky (1.90 conceded per match) and no clean sheets so far. The Lions' games are typically high-scoring: BTTS in 90% of matches and only 10% failed to score.
Elche have struggled this season with just 0.90 PPG, and their away record is worse (0.80 PPG). Defender David Affengruber returns from suspension, which may stabilize a leaky backline (1.70 goals conceded per match). Offensively, los Franjiverdes average 1.40 goals, with BTTS in 70% of games, showing they can find the net even when under pressure.
As Bilbao have the better form, stronger squad availability, and attacking edge, we are tempted to bet on Home Win, alongside Over 1.5 and Over 2.5 goals as Athletic Bilbao’s matches are very open (4.00 avg goals per match), and Elche also score and concede frequently.
This Primera Division match will be played on Friday 20 February 2026 at 20:00.
What is our Athletic Bilbao vs Elche prediction?
Our prediction for this match: Athletic Bilbao 2 - 1 Elche
Athletic Bilbao vs Elche Betting Tips
- Correct Score: 2-1 @ 750 Odds
- Both Teams to Score (BTTS): Yes @ -125 Odds
- Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals @ -800 Odds
- Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals @ -275 Odds
- Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals @ -111 Odds
- Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals @ -350 Odds
- Anytime Goalscorer: Gorka Guruzeta @ 120 Odds
- First Goalscorer: Gorka Guruzeta @ 400 Odds
- To be Booked: David Delgado @ 110 Odds
- Asian Handicap: Elche +1.5 @ -250 Odds
- European Handicap: Elche +2 @ -250 Odds
- Shots on Target (Home): Over 4.5
- Shots on Target (Away): Over 2.5
- Shots on Target (Total): Over 7.5
- Total Corners: 6 - 8 @ 175 Odds
- Double Chance: 12 @ -350 Odds
- Draw No Bet: Athletic Club to Win @ -400 Odds
- Half Time/Full Time: Athletic Club to Win/Athletic Club to Win @ 162 Odds
- Clean Sheet: Athletic Club - No @ -188 Odds
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View OfferAthletic Bilbao Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dwwlw | 1.60 |
| Home | ldwl | 1.00 |
| Away | lwlww | 2.00 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 50% | 25% | 67% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 4.00 | 3.50 | 4.33 |
| Scored | 2.10 | 1.75 | 2.33 |
| Conceded | 1.90 | 1.75 | 2.00 |
| BTTS | 90% | 75% | 100% |
| Clean Sheets | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 25% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.62 | 1.67 | 1.59 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.30 | 1.14 | 1.41 |
Elche Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | dllld | 0.90 |
| Home | wldld | 1.00 |
| Away | wdlll | 0.80 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 20% | 20% | 20% |
| Average Goals Per Game | 3.10 | 3.20 | 3.00 |
| Scored | 1.40 | 1.60 | 1.20 |
| Conceded | 1.70 | 1.60 | 1.80 |
| BTTS | 70% | 60% | 80% |
| Clean Sheets | 30% | 40% | 20% |
| Failed to Score | 10% | 20% | 0% |
| Expected Goals | 1.27 | 1.56 | 0.97 |
| Expected Goals Against | 1.69 | 1.87 | 1.51 |
Athletic Bilbao vs Elche Head to Head Statistics (H2H)
Athletic Bilbao (33%)
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