What is our Athletic Bilbao vs Elche prediction?
Athletic Bilbao
2 - 1
Elche
Our prediction for this match: Athletic Bilbao 2 - 1 Elche
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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.
- League
- Primera Division
- Kick-off
- Fri 20 Feb 2026, 20:00UK time
Athletic Bilbao vs Elche Betting Tips
| Betting Tip | Odds | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Match result | ||
| Correct Score: Athletic Bilbao 2-1 Elche | 15/2 | |
| Double Chance: 12 | 2/7 | |
| Draw No Bet: Athletic Club | 1/4 | |
| Half Time/Full Time: Athletic Club / Athletic Club | 13/8 | |
| Asian Handicap: Elche +1.5 | 2/5 | |
| European Handicap: Elche +2 | 2/5 | |
| Player bets | ||
| Anytime Goalscorer: Gorka Guruzeta | 6/5 | |
| First Goalscorer: Gorka Guruzeta | 4/1 | |
| To be Booked: David Delgado | 11/10 | |
| Goals | ||
| Both Teams to Score: Yes | 4/5 | |
| Over / Under 1.5 Goals: Over 1.5 Goals | 2/7 | |
| Over / Under 2.5 Goals: Over 2.5 Goals | 10/11 | |
| Over / Under 3.5 Goals: Under 3.5 Goals | 4/11 | |
| Over / Under 4.5 Goals: Under 4.5 Goals | 1/8 | |
| Athletic Club Clean Sheet: No | 8/15 | |
| Corners | ||
| Total Corners: 6 - 8 | 7/4 | |
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View OfferAthletic Bilbao Team Form and Stats
| Form | Results | Points Per Game |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | wlwlldwwlw | 1.60 |
| Home | ldwl | 1.00 |
| Away | wlwlww | 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 | wwldldllld | 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%)
12 Matches
Elche (25%)
Athletic Bilbao vs Elche Past Results
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