Football Result

Verification of the Result Prediction

Power Comparison in the League

Team Formations

Estimated Goal Scoring Chance

Recent Matches before the game

H2H Record before the game

In a Spanish LALIGA match held on May 18, 2025, Athletic Club secured a 1-0 victory over Valencia at the Mestalla. The lone goal of the match was scored by Álex Berenguer in the 72nd minute. While Valencia dominated possession with 55.6%, Athletic Club proved more clinical, converting one of their four shots on target. Valencia struggled to convert their possession into clear-cut chances, managing only two shots on target from a total of six.
The match was characterized by a high number of fouls, with Athletic Club committing 16 compared to Valencia's 10, resulting in more yellow cards for Valencia (3) than Athletic Club (1). The AI-powered pre-game prediction favored Valencia to win, with a 39.1% probability, while Athletic Club had a 32.4% chance. This prediction turned out to be incorrect, demonstrating the inherent unpredictability of football. The AI model did not expect a balanced game.
Valencia's recent form has been inconsistent, with two wins, two draws, and a loss in their last five LALIGA matches. Their upcoming match is against Real Betis. Real Betis are currently on a drawing streak with 3 consecutive draws, they did not lose any of their last 5 games. Historically, recent matches between Valencia and Real Betis have been competitive.
Athletic Club, on the other hand, have displayed good form in LALIGA recently, winning three of their last five matches, though with two losses in the UEFA Europa League. Their next challenge is against Barcelona. Barcelona have been in excellent form, winning 4 of their last 5 games and drawing one.
Head-to-head records show a mixed bag of results between Athletic Club and Valencia, with each team securing victories in recent encounters. Considering their recent LALIGA form and the outcome of this game, Athletic Club seems to be performing slightly above Valencia at the moment. The game was tight, decided by a single goal, highlighting the competitive nature of Spanish LALIGA. Previous encounters between Valencia and Athletic Club have often been closely contested, further emphasizing the unpredictable nature of their matchups.

On May 18, 2025, all eyes will be on Mestalla as Valencia hosts Athletic Club in a crucial LALIGA match. Advanced AI algorithms are predicting a Valencia victory, despite their slightly weaker team rate of 0.601 compared to Athletic Club's 0.647. The prediction gives Valencia a 39.1% chance of winning, while Athletic Club has a 32.4% chance, and a draw sits at 28.5%. Valencia's recent form has been mixed, with two wins, one loss, and two draws in their last five outings. Their star midfielder, Carlos Soler's, playmaking abilities will be vital. On the other side, Athletic Club, fresh off Europa League games, will rely on the experienced Iker Muniain to orchestrate their attack. The AI factored in their recent head-to-head record, which is relatively balanced, and each team's recent performance to make its prediction. Will the AI be correct, or will Athletic Club defy the odds at the Mestalla? Only time will tell.