Valencia vs Ath Bilbao Prediction & Tips
Valencia CF’s chances of qualifying for European competition were seriously reduced with defeat away to Deportivo Alavés on Wednesday (ALA 1-0 VAL), starting the penultimate round of LaLiga EA Sports (LL) three points behind eighth-placed Rayo Vallecano. Carlos Corberan made no mention of Europe after the slip-up at Mendizorroza and bemoaned his side’s numerous errors, but the Valencia coach can be incredibly proud of what he has achieved in a short period of time, lifting a Valencia side who were in the relegation battle when the Cheste-born coach took the reins in December.
Their only route to eighth place now involves points against two top-six opponents, with Athletic Club at the Mestalla on Sunday. The 1-0 defeat to Athletic in the first leg is one of six in Valencia’s seven league games this season against opponents currently in the top four, which does not give the Blanquinegras cause for optimism. However, seven wins in their last nine LL home games (G7, E1, P1) show that Valencia are capable of beating anyone at Mestalla, a stadium that is once again a fortress.
