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Athletic Club vs Elche predictions and betting tips: goals expected against leaky Elche

Sat 12 September, 17:30 San Mamés Barria
I. Williams   79'
F. Buonanotte (P)   50'
  1. Full Time
  2. 90 + 7'
  3. 90 + 6'
  4. 83'
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    A. Osorio
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    A. Osorio on for Fer Niño
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  19. Half Time
  20. Kick Off
Momentum
Top Stats
66.7% Possession 33.3%
1 Goals 1
18 Shots 3
2 Shots On Target 1
7 Corners Won 1
3 Yellow Cards 3
0 Red Cards 0
2.08 xG 0.84
Shooting
1 Goals 1
18 Total Shots 3
2 Shots On Target 1
Defending
1 Goals Conceded 1
0 Clean sheets 0
Passing
614 Total Passes 317
541 Accurate Passes 246
Possession
66.7% Possession 33.3%
7 Corners 1
Discipline
3 Yellow Cards 3
0 Red Cards 0
11 Fouls 12

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Athletic Club vs Elche is a La Liga clash at San Mames on Saturday afternoon (5:30pm UK kick-off), with the hosts strong favourites.

Anthony Eadson has the best bets, a score prediction and the head-to-head record for this La Liga clash below.

Premium Tips

Anthony Eadson expects goals at San Mames, with Elche leaking at will.

Premium TipOddsWhy we’re backing it
Over 3.5 goals7/4Elche have been a defensive disaster, shipping a division-worst 12 goals in four games and losing three of them. Athletic are far from watertight themselves but will fancy filling their boots at San Mames against that leaky backline. With the visitors conceding at three a game and the hosts strong favourites to attack in numbers, four or more goals looks a real possibility at a healthy 7/4.
Nico Williams to be first goalscorer11/2Williams is Athletic’s spark from the left and a constant threat cutting inside at San Mames. Against an Elche defence that has been torn open week after week, shipping 12 already, 11/2 about him breaking the deadlock is a tasty price for one of the hosts’ main men in a game they should dominate.

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How Athletic Club go into the game

Athletic Club thrashed Atletico Madrid 3-0 last time out, a superb result. San Mames is rocking and expects more.

Dangerous and well-drilled, Athletic are in fine form and formidable at home. Three points is the aim.

How Elche go into the game

Elche were beaten 3-2 by Real Sociedad last time out, a narrow defeat. They travel to Bilbao needing to tighten up.

Spirited on their return but leaky, Elche face a huge test at San Mames. A point would be a fine result.

Athletic Club vs Elche: 2025-26 by the numbers

Athletic Club vs Elche head-to-head

DateHomeScoreAway
20/02/26Athletic2-1Elche
19/10/25Elche0-0Athletic
28/05/23Athletic0-1Elche
11/09/22Elche1-4Athletic
03/04/22Athletic2-1Elche

Athletic hold the edge in a competitive series that has produced few draws and some emphatic scorelines.

Athletic Club vs Elche predictions & betting tips

Our PredictionOdds & BookmakerConfidenceWhy We’re Backing It
Over 3.5 goals7/4⭐⭐⭐Elche shipping three a game.
Nico Williams to be first goalscorer11/2⭐⭐Hosts’ main threat from the left.
Athletic Club to win4/9⭐⭐Strong favourites at home.
Both teams to score1/1⭐⭐Elche do carry a threat.
Athletic Club 3-1 Elche11/1⭐⭐High-scoring headline scoreline.

Athletic Club vs Elche score prediction

Elche have been dreadful at the back, shipping 12 in four games, and Athletic should cut loose at San Mames. Expect a comfortable home win with goals. Score prediction: Athletic Club 3-1 Elche.

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