After the loss from Manchester United this week at home, with 0:1, Valencia will be eager to make the home crowd happy against Athletic Bilbao. The team is currently taking the first spot, after 5 games with 13 points.
The team has won 4 games and tied one at home against Atletico Madrid.
Meanwhile, Athletic Bilbao is taking the 9th spot with 7 points out of 5 games. They have lost both home games against top teams like Barcelona and Atl Madrid.
Here are more interesting facts about the teams:
* Valencia have won their last three league games against Athletic, scoring two goals in each of these.
* Before these three games, Athletic had the better in their previous four matches against Valencia in La Liga.
* At home Valencia are unbeaten in 2010 (12 wins and two draws).
* Athletic have won only once away from home in 2010: eight defeats and five draws complete the record.
* Valencia have scored the most headed goals so far in La Liga (four out of nine total goals).
The Betting Verdict?
Valencia to win @ 1.72 (Best odds only at Betfair.com – 25£ bonus): Seems like Valencia plays well at home, while Bilbao is struggling. I think that 1.72 for a home win is great odds and the probabilities are awesome as well.
