Preview: Athletic Club vs Elche Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | LaLiga 2025-26
The previous confrontation between these clubs ended in a goalless draw.
Athletic Club are now going to battle it out against Elche for their matchweek 25 contest of the 2025-26 LaLiga. This will be an interesting clash between these clubs and is scheduled to take place at San Mamés.
Los Leones have come up with decent performances in their last five matches and will be eager to extend their winning run now. They secured a 2-1 win against Real Oviedo in their previous Spanish league outing. Having won nine of their 24 matches, Athletic Bilbao are placed ninth on the league table.
Los Franjiverdes are on a poor run of form at the moment. They might even struggle in their upcoming contest as well. Having won only five of their 24 games, Elche are in 16th place on the LaLiga points table. They will now be looking to return to winning ways, but the next game will be a tough contest for them.
Kick-off:
- Location: Bilbao, Spain
- Stadium: San Mames
- Date: Saturday, February 21
- Kick-off Time: 01:30 a.m. IST (Friday, Feb 20; 08:00 p.m. GMT/ 03:00 p.m. ET/ 12:00 p.m. PT)
- Referee: TBA
- VAR: In use
Form:
Bilbao: D-W-W-L-W
Elche: D-L-L-L-D
Players to Watch
Oihan Sancet (Athletic Club)
The 25-year-old is going to play a crucial role in the squad for Athletic Club Bilbao. He has scored goals in back-to-back games for his side and will be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence in the upcoming fixture. Oihan Sancet converted a crucial spot kick in the previous game, which led his side to an important win.
Rafa Mir (Elche)
Rafa Mir will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side stand a chance against Los Leones. He came in as a substitute in the last fixture, but will most likely to be a part of the playing XI now. In 19 LaLiga appearances this season, he has scored six goals and will be looking to add more to his tally.
Match Facts
- Athletic Club have won three of their last four matches.
- Elche have failed to secure a win in their last five games.
- Two of the last five outings between these clubs have ended in a draw.
Athletic Bilbao vs Elche: Betting Tips and Odds
- Athletic Club to win @4/6 William Hill
- Oihan Sancet to score @13/5 Virgin Bet
- Goals under 3.5 @10/29 Unibet
Injury and Team News
Nico Williams, Alex Berenguer, Unai Eguiluz, Benat Prados, Mikel Jauregizar and Maroan Sannadi are not going to be in action for Athletic Club due to injuries. Yeray Alvarez is suspended.
Elche will miss out on the services of Hector Fort. He is injured. Graday Diangana and Josan are likely to sit out due to their fitness issues.
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 53
Bilbao won: 22
Elche won: 13
Draws: 17
Predicted Lineups
Athletic Club predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)
Simon (GK); Gorosabel, Paredes, Laporte, Berchiche; De Galarreta, Rego; Serrano, Sancet, Inaki Williams; Guruzeta
Elche predicted lineup (3-5-2)
Dituro (GK); Petrot, Chust, Bigas; Morente, Cepeda, Aguado, Febas, Valera; Rodriguez, Mir
Match Prediction
The hosts will be gunning for a win and Los Franjiverdes will be under pressure. Athletic Club Bilbao are likely to come out on top to secure a win against Elche in their upcoming LaLiga clash.
Prediction: Athletic Club 2-0 Elche
Telecast Details
India: Fancode
UK: Premier Sports
USA: ESPN+
Nigeria: SuperSport
When and where is Athletic Club vs Elche LaLiga match?
Friday, February 20, at the San Mames in Bilbao, Spain. Kick-off is scheduled for 08:00 p.m. GMT.
Where and how to watch LaLiga in India?
The FanCode app and website will come up with live streaming of all matches.
Where and how to watch LaLiga in UK?
Premier Sports can be used to watch all the games in the United Kingdom.
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