Probable Lineups

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Probable Lineups Statistical Comparison

(39) 27 Goals 38 (59)
(24) 19 Assists 29 (41)
(6.5) 6.6 Average Ratings 6.8 (6.6)
24.8 Average Age 27.5
180.2 Average Height (cm) 183.5
(0.6) 0.7 Shots pg 0.9 (0.7)
(44%) 44% Aerial Duel Success 50% (51%)
(0.5) 0.5 Dribbles pg 0.6 (0.7)
(1.2) 1.1 Tackles pg 0.9 (1)
* Values in brackets (x) are overall player statistics in LaLiga.

Missing Players

Valencia
Athletic Club
Player Reason Status Rating
André Almeida Doubtful 6.63
Roman Yaremchuk Doubtful 6.25
Mouctar Diakhaby Out 6.72
Selim Amallah Out 6.3
Player Reason Status Rating
Yeray Álvarez Out 6.56
Óscar De Marcos Out 6.8
Dani García Doubtful 6.31
Iñaki Williams Out 7.15

Team News

Valencia
Athletic Club
  • Roman Yaremchuk is suffering from a virus along with Hugo Gonzalez and they will likely be out until late January.
  • Thierry Correa should return from injury and replace Dmitri Foulquier.
  • Oscar De Marcos is out with a fresh injury. He will likely be unavailable for the trip to Valencia.
  • Alex Berenguer scored twice in the Basque derby, increasing his favour with the Athletic Club fans since Inaki Williams' departure for AFCON.
  • Asier Villalibre also grabbed a brace against Alaves in the cup this week, he could likely feature from the bench.

Prediction

  • Athletic Club make a long trip down to the Spanish south coast to face a Valencia side they haven't lost to in the last five meetings. A victory for the visitors could strengthen their position in third place over the likes of Barcelona and Atletico Madrid.
  • A win for Valencia could see them draw level on points with Betis in seventh, and edge closer to the UEFA Conference League spot.
  • Last time the two faced each other at the end of October, it ended in a 2-2 draw. It's likely Ernesto Valverde and Ruben Baraja will have stressed the importance of controlling the possession to their players.
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