Elche vs Athletic Club: Predictions, Betting odds, Lineups, Preview

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• Fixture: Elche vs Athletic Club

• Date: Sunday, 19 October 2025

• Kick-off: 13:00 BST

• Venue: Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero

Match Prediction: Elche 2-1 Athletic Club

Elche's recent form suggests a team capable of holding their own at home, with two wins and a draw in their last five matches.

Their ability to score against strong teams like Sevilla and Celta de Vigo indicates a potential to exploit Athletic Club's defensive vulnerabilities, especially after Athletic's recent losses. Elche's tactical flexibility, as evident in their varied formations, could be key to unsettling Athletic's rhythm.

Athletic Club, despite a mixed bag of results, showed resilience in their home win against Mallorca. However, their away form has been less convincing, with three losses in their last five away games.

This could play into Elche's hands, particularly if Athletic struggle to adapt to Elche's home advantage and tactical shifts. The battle in midfield and on the wings will be crucial for Athletic to control the game's tempo.

Elche's recent performances have been a mix of resilience and flair, with notable wins against Celta de Vigo and Real Oviedo at home. Their ability to score in four out of their last five games, including against strong opposition like Sevilla, suggests a potent attack that could pose a threat to Athletic Club.

However, their away loss to Deportivo Alavés indicates a need for defensive solidity, which will be crucial against Athletic's forwards.

Recent La Liga Results:

• Loss: 1-3 vs Deportivo Alavés (A)

• Win: 2-1 vs Celta de Vigo (H)

• Draw: 1-1 vs Osasuna (A)

• Win: 1-0 vs Real Oviedo (H)

• Draw: 2-2 vs Sevilla (A)

Athletic Club's form has been inconsistent, with only one win in their last five league games. Their home victory against Mallorca shows that they can be a dangerous team, but their away form, with three losses, is a concern.

Athletic will need to tighten up defensively and capitalise on their attacking threats, particularly through Iñaki Williams, to challenge Elche's recent home form.

Recent La Liga Results:

• Win: 2-1 vs Mallorca (H)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Villarreal (A)
• Draw: 1-1 vs Girona (H)
• Loss: 0-2 vs Valencia (A)
• Loss: 0-1 vs Deportivo Alavés (H)

The head-to-head record between Elche and Athletic Club reveals a competitive history, with both teams winning twice and drawing once in their last five encounters.

Elche's recent victory over Athletic Club in May 2023 could boost their confidence, while Athletic's strong performance in September 2022 suggests they are capable of turning the tables. This history suggests a closely contested match, with both teams having the potential to emerge victorious.

• Athletic Club 0-1 Elche (28 May 2023)

• Elche 1-4 Athletic Club (11 Sep 2022)

• Athletic Club 2-1 Elche (03 Apr 2022)

• Elche 0-0 Athletic Club (16 Aug 2021)

• Elche 2-0 Athletic Club (22 May 2021)

• Yago Santiago (Knee) - Out

• Grady Diangana (Hamstring) - Out

• Héctor Fort (Muscle) - Out

• David Affengruber (Suspended) - Out

• Adrià Pedrosa (Muscle) - Doubt

• Beñat Prados (Knee) - Out

• Iñaki Williams (Muscle) - Out

• Oihan Sancet (Hamstring) - Out

• Álex Berenguer (Finger) - Out

• Unai Egiluz (Knee) - Out

• Yeray Álvarez (Suspended) - Out

• Mikel Vesga (Muscle) - Doubt

• Predicted lineup: Pena, Chust, Pétrot, Bigas, Nunez, Neto, Aguado, Febas, Valera, Mir, Rodriguez

Elche's predicted lineup suggests a focus on attacking prowess with Mir and Rodriguez leading the charge. At the same time, the inclusion of Aguado and Febas in midfield indicates a strategy to control the game's tempo and exploit gaps in Athletic's defence.

• Predicted lineup: Simón, Areso, Vivian, Laporte, Berchiche, Galarreta, Jauregizar, Serrano, Guruzeta, Navarro, Williams

Athletic Club's lineup hints at a reliance on Williams and Guruzeta to spearhead their attack, with Jauregizar and Galarreta providing stability and creativity in midfield, aiming to dominate possession and create scoring opportunities.

• Bigas vs Williams: This matchup will see Elche's defender Bigas tasked with containing the dynamic forward Williams, whose pace and finishing could be decisive.

• Aguado vs Galarreta: The midfield duel between Elche's Aguado and Athletic's Galarreta will be crucial, with both players likely to influence the game's flow and tempo.

• Mir (Elche): Mir’s recent form makes him a key player for Elche, capable of massively contributing in attack.

• Laporte (Athletic Club): Laporte's experience and ability to control the midfield will be vital for Athletic Club, providing the platform for their attacks.

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