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On February 20, 2026, Athletic Club hosts Elche at San Mamés in La Liga. The match leans towards a close contest, with Athletic slightly favored for a win or draw. Bet smart with our expert predictions and best value picks for this fixture.
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| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts | Last 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 |
Athletic Club
|
25 | 10 | 4 | 11 | 29 | 35 | -6 | 34 | W W W D L |
| 16 |
Elche
|
25 | 5 | 10 | 10 | 32 | 37 | -5 | 25 | L D L L L |
Athletic Club
Stats
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Athletic Club
|
MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 24 | 9 | 4 | 11 |
| Home | 12 | 6 | 2 | 4 |
| Away | 12 | 3 | 2 | 7 |
|
Athletic Club
|
CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 21% | 46% | 33% |
| Home | 25% | 50% | 25% |
| Away | 17% | 42% | 42% |
Elche
Stats
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Elche
|
MP | W | D | L |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 24 | 5 | 10 | 9 |
| Home | 13 | 5 | 6 | 2 |
| Away | 11 | 0 | 4 | 7 |
|
Elche
|
CS | BTTS | FTS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 25% | 58% | 17% |
| Home | 46% | 38% | 15% |
| Away | 0% | 82% | 18% |
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The upcoming La Liga fixture between Athletic Club and Elche at San Mamés promises to be intriguing. Athletic has a slight advantage based on recent form and home record, while Elche's squad faces injury concerns. This game could be tight, but Athletic’s home strength gives them a probable edge.
Athletic Club faces squad challenges with notable absences including Y. Alvarez, U. Egiluz, B. Prados Diaz, M. Sannadi, and N. Williams due to injuries or doping bans. Elche's squad also contends with injuries affecting G. Diangana and H. Fort. These absences could impact squad depth and tactical options for both teams.
Given the current form and historical head-to-head results, Athletic Club appears to have a slight edge for the home fixture against Elche on February 20, 2026, at Estadio de San Mamés. Athletic's recent form shows resilience, and they generally perform well at home, while Elche struggles to maintain consistency away. Expect a competitive match with Athletic likely to secure at least a draw or narrow victory.
Given the data, Athletic's tendency to create chances generates a lot of activity, especially at home. Expect an aggressive approach leading to over 1.5 goals in the first half, with their pressing likely to test Elche’s defense early. Set pieces and quick transitions may be decisive.
See below all the main information for this match.
The match is scheduled for February 20, 2026, at San Mamés, Bilbao, as part of La Liga's regular season. Expect a closely contested fixture influenced by recent form and injuries.
Based on recent performances, Athletic Club is slightly more favored to win or draw with a combined probability of 90%. The predicted scoreline leans towards a narrow contest, likely a low-scoring game.
Betting on Athletic or the draw in the Match Winner market offers a solid value, supported by their recent home form and better overall league standing.
