La Liga

Athletic Bilbao vs Elche CF

Sat, 12 Sep 2026 - 17:30 (UK Time)

Stadium: San Mamés Barria

Athletic Bilbao vs Elche CF Prediction & Stats - La Liga 2026/27

Predictions

Another instalment of a long-running fixture. Athletic Bilbao vs Elche CF carries real history into this round of the La Liga.

The two sides meet on 12/09 (Saturday) at San Mamés Barria, 17:30 (UK time).

Read the Athletic Bilbao vs Elche CF prediction below before backing anything.

Our verdict on Athletic Bilbao vs Elche CF

A deep head-to-head record gives this fixture a story, and that context feeds directly into our thinking. This is the Athletic Bilbao vs Elche CF call we are most confident in:

Eagle Predict Prediction

BTTS - Yes

Last updated on 10-09-2026.

Who do the bookmakers favour?

The market makes Athletic Bilbao the side to beat, with roughly 60% of the implied odds in their favour.

For the wider picture, compare all La Liga odds and the rest of the round's fixtures before you settle on a bet.

Athletic Bilbao Preview

Athletic Bilbao reach this fixture 4 match into their La Liga. Here is where Athletic Club stand:

In this competition

2 won, 0 drawn, 2 lost
1.5 points per game
6 scored, at 1.5 a game
5 conceded, at 1.25 a game

Athletic Club, season-wide

2 won, 0 drawn, 2 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Robert Navarro, 2 goals
Most assists: Iñaki Williams, 2 assists

Recent results — Athletic Bilbao

05/09/2026 10:15

Athletic Bilbao

3 - 0

Atlético Madrid

30/08/2026 15:30

Celta de Vigo

0 - 2

Athletic Bilbao

27/08/2026 15:00

Barcelona

2 - 0

Athletic Bilbao

22/08/2026 11:00

Athletic Bilbao

1 - 3

Sevilla

23/05/2026 15:00

Real Madrid

4 - 2

Athletic Bilbao

Elche CF: how they are travelling

Elche CF come in 4 matches into their La Liga.

Here is what Elche Club de Fútbol have produced:

In this competition

0 won, 1 drawn, 3 lost
0.25 points per game
5 scored, at 1.25 a game
12 conceded, at 3 a game

Elche Club de Fútbol, season-wide

0 won, 1 drawn, 3 lost across all competitions
Leading scorer: Fernando Niño Rodriguez, 2 goals
Most assists: Tete Morente, 2 assists

Recent results — Elche Club de Fútbol

07/09/2026 15:30

Elche CF

2 - 3

Real Sociedad

28/08/2026 13:00

Racing Santander

3 - 2

Elche CF

23/08/2026 15:30

Elche CF

0 - 5

Barcelona

17/08/2026 15:00

Deportivo La Coruña

1 - 1

Elche CF

23/05/2026 15:00

Girona

1 - 1

Elche CF

The head-to-head favours Athletic Bilbao

Recent meetings have tended to go Athletic Bilbao's way against Elche CF.

From 13 match(es):

Athletic Bilbao: 5 win(s)
Elche CF: 3 win(s)
Drawn: 5

It is a pattern worth weighing in the Athletic Bilbao vs Elche CF prediction.

Form comparison Athletic Bilbao vs Elche CF

A side-by-side look at how both teams are performing right now, to set the context for your bets:

Home Team

Athletic Bilbao

Spain - La Liga

Form	Last 5	PPG
Overall	W W L L	1.5
Home	W L	1.5
Away	W L	1.5

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	50%	50%	50%
Goals	2.75	3.5	2
Scored	1.5	2	1
Conceded	1.25	1.5	1
Both Teams to Score	25%	50%	0%
Without Conceding	50%	50%	50%
Failed To Score	25%	0%	50%
first to Score	0%	0%	0%
xG	1.48	1.72	1.24
xGA	1.54	1.37	1.72

Away Team

Elche CF

Spain - La Liga

Form	Last 5	PPG
Overall	L L L D	0.25
Home	L L	0
Away	L D	0.5

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	0%	0%	0%
Goals	4.25	5	3.5
Scored	1.25	1	1.5
Conceded	3	4	2
Both Teams to Score	75%	50%	100%
Without Conceding	0%	0%	0%
Failed To Score	25%	50%	0%
first to Score	0%	0%	0%
xG	1.73	1.67	1.79
xGA	1.32	1.42	1.23

Further markets to consider

Beyond the main tip at the top of the page, two more selections stand out for this match-up:

👉 Prediction: Under 2.5

Based on our research, Athletic Bilbao vs Elche CF is shaping up to be a defensive match.

The stats suggest a careful approach from both teams, making under 2.5 goals a strong pick.

👉 Prediction: Athletic Bilbao to Win the 1st Half

Athletic Bilbao has been strong in the opening 45 minutes at home this season. Whether it's their tactical approach or the boost from their home crowd, they consistently come out strong.

We expect them to follow the same pattern against Elche CF, making Athletic Bilbao to win the first half a strong betting option.

Fixture information - Athletic Bilbao vs Elche CF

Match: Athletic Bilbao vs Elche CF
Competition: La Liga
Date: Saturday, 12/09/2026
Kick-off: 17:30 (UK time)
Venue: San Mamés Barria

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Stats

The statistics for Athletic Bilbao vs Elche that you will find on this page should help you make well-informed decisions for placing your bets.

Goal Average

3.5

League: 3

Both Teams to Score

75%

League: 54%

Over 1.5+

100%

League: 76%

Over 2.5+

75%

League: 56%

Cards

3.5

League: 4.83

Corners

14.5

League: 9.98

Home Team

Athletic Bilbao

Spain - La Liga

Form	Last 5	PPG
Overall	W W L L	1.5
Home	W L	1.5
Away	W L	1.5

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	50%	50%	50%
Goals	2.75	3.5	2
Scored	1.5	2	1
Conceded	1.25	1.5	1
Both Teams to Score	25%	50%	0%
Without Conceding	50%	50%	50%
Failed To Score	25%	0%	50%
first to Score	0%	0%	0%
xG	1.48	1.72	1.24
xGA	1.54	1.37	1.72

Away Team

Elche CF

Spain - La Liga

Form	Last 5	PPG
Overall	L L L D	0.25
Home	L L	0
Away	L D	0.5

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	0%	0%	0%
Goals	4.25	5	3.5
Scored	1.25	1	1.5
Conceded	3	4	2
Both Teams to Score	75%	50%	100%
Without Conceding	0%	0%	0%
Failed To Score	25%	50%	0%
first to Score	0%	0%	0%
xG	1.73	1.67	1.79
xGA	1.32	1.42	1.23

Corners

13 / Match

+30% Corners / Match

Athletic Bilbao received +30% more corners than Elche CF in the La Liga

10 / Match

Atlético Madrid

(3)

Celta de Vigo

(7)

Barcelona

(5)

Sevilla

(10)

(6)

Real Sociedad

(10)

Racing Santander

(3)

Barcelona

(6)

Deportivo La Coruña

Cards

2.25 / Match

+13% Cards / Match

Athletic Bilbao received +13% more cards than Elche CF in the La Liga

2 / Match

Atlético Madrid

(0)

Celta de Vigo

(3)

Barcelona

(2)

Sevilla

(2)

(4)

Real Sociedad

(1)

Racing Santander

(1)

Barcelona

(2)

Deportivo La Coruña

Goals Scored

1.5 / Match

+20%

Athletic Bilbao is +20% better in terms of goals scored

1.25 / Match

Atlético Madrid

(3)

Celta de Vigo

(2)

Barcelona

(0)

Sevilla

(1)

(2)

Real Sociedad

(2)

Racing Santander

(0)

Barcelona

(1)

Deportivo La Coruña

Goals Conceded

1.25 / Match

+58%

Elche CF condeded +58% more goals than Athletic Bilbao

3 / Match

Atlético Madrid

(0)

Celta de Vigo

(0)

Barcelona

(2)

Sevilla

(3)

Real Sociedad

(3)

Racing Santander

(5)

Barcelona

(1)

Deportivo La Coruña

La Liga Standings

#	Team	MP	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	Pts	PPG
1	Barcelona	4	4	0	0	17	2	15	12	3
2	Deportivo Alavés	4	3	1	0	10	3	7	10	2.5
3	Real Madrid	4	3	0	1	10	3	7	9	2.25
4	Betis	4	3	0	1	5	5	0	9	2.25
5	Deportivo La Coruña	4	2	2	0	8	5	3	8	2
6	Atlético Madrid	4	2	1	1	7	6	1	7	1.75
7	Sevilla	4	2	1	1	7	6	1	7	1.75
8	Osasuna	4	2	1	1	5	6	-1	7	1.75
9	Real Sociedad	5	2	1	2	6	8	-2	7	1.4
10	Athletic Bilbao	4	2	0	2	6	5	1	6	1.5
11	Levante UD	4	1	2	1	5	5	0	5	1.25
12	Espanyol	4	1	1	2	6	5	1	4	1
13	Racing Santander	4	1	1	2	7	8	-1	4	1
14	Getafe	4	1	1	2	2	5	-3	4	1
15	Rayo Vallecano	4	1	1	2	7	10	-3	4	1
16	Celta de Vigo	5	0	3	2	2	5	-3	3	0.6
17	Villarreal	4	0	2	2	6	8	-2	2	0.5
18	Málaga CF	4	0	2	2	1	7	-6	2	0.5
19	Elche CF	4	0	1	3	5	12	-7	1	0.25
20	Valencia	4	0	1	3	1	9	-8	1	0.25

Odds

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