La Liga Gameweek 9
Valencia 0 - 0 FT Athletic Club
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Futmetrix Verdict
94
Galatasaray
vs
VfB Stuttgart
Tue, Nov 3 • 17:45 UTC
⚡ Form
72
⚖️ Balance
96
🏆 Stakes
60
⭐ Stars
84
The play-off line is under pressure
Match Statistics
Possession
Shots
Shots on Target
Expected Goals (xG)
Passes
Corners
Fouls
Yellow Cards
Red Cards
Match Events
Aymeric Laporte 38'
↓ Beñat Gerenabarrena ↑Mikel Jauregizar 45'
HT
54' ↓ Daniel Raba Antolín ↑Luis Rioja
54' ↓ Hugo Duro ↑David Otorbi Ejededawe
↓ Iñaki Williams ↑Gorka Guruzeta 63'
↓ Johaneko Louis-Jean ↑Jesus Areso 63'
↓ Iñigo Ruiz De Galarreta ↑Alejandro Rego Mora 63'
↓ Gorka Guruzeta ↑Maroan Sannadi 68'
74' ↓ Justin De Haas ↑Harvey Elliott
85' ↓ José Gayà ↑Jesús Vázquez
86' ↓ Guido Rodríguez ↑Filip Ugrinic
FT
Player Cards
Our take on every player in this match
Valencia
Goalkeepers
Stole Dimitrievski 
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Pablo Maffeo 
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
25%
Pass Acc
César Tárrega 
SWEEPER
4
Cleanups
4
Cleanups
4
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Pepelu
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Justin de Haas
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
74
Total Mins
74
Entry
José Gayà
ARCHITECT
3
Key Passes
3
Key Passes
0
Assists
27%
Pass Acc
Midfielders
Dani Raba 
STORMTROOPER
2
Shots
2
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Javi Guerra
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Guido Rodríguez
SWEEPER
3
Cleanups
3
Cleanups
3
Interceptions
0
Blocks
Arnaut Danjuma
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Forwards
Hugo Duro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
54
Total Mins
54
Entry
BENCH
Kayne van Oevelen 
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Arnau Martínez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Vázquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mouctar Diakhaby
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Harvey Elliott
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
16
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aaron Mayol
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Ryunosuke Sato
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Filip Ugrinic
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
4
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aliou Dieng
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
David Otorbi
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Luis Rioja
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
36
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Aimar Blázquez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Athletic Club
Goalkeepers
Unai Simón
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Defenders
Hugo Rincón 
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
5
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Aitor Paredes 
MAGNET
85
Activity
85
Activity
78
Passes
7
Duels
Aymeric Laporte
ARCHITECT
2
Key Passes
2
Key Passes
0
Assists
86%
Pass Acc
Johaneko Louis-Jean
STORMTROOPER
3
Shots
3
Shots
0
Goals
0
On Target
Midfielders
Íñigo Ruíz de Galarreta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
Beñat Gerenabarrena 
ENFORCER
3
Tackles
3
Tackles
5
Duels Won
71%
Win %
Robert Navarro
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Peio Canales
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
90
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Álex Berenguer
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
7
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Forwards
Iñaki Williams
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
63
Total Mins
63
Entry
BENCH
Álex Padilla
SPECTATOR
0
Saves
0
Saves
0
Conceded
0
Minutes
Yuri Berchiche
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Jesús Areso
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Dani Vivian
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Yeray Álvarez
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Mikel Jauregizar
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
44
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Beñat Prados
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Alejandro Rego
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
27
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Gorka Guruzeta
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
5
Total Mins
68
Entry
Christian Imga
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Maroan Sannadi
PROVOCATEUR
3
Fouls Won
3
Fouls Won
4
Duels Won
0
Pens Won
Nico Serrano
LATE SHIFT
15
Late Mins
15
Late Mins
0
Total Mins
Started
Entry
Head to Head
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/10/2026 | Athletic Club | 0 - 1 | Valencia | La Liga | San Mamés |
| 02/04/2026 | Valencia | 1 - 2 | Athletic Club | Copa del Rey | Estadio de Mestalla |
| 09/20/2025 | Valencia | 2 - 0 | Athletic Club | La Liga | Estadio de Mestalla |
| 05/18/2025 | Valencia | 0 - 1 | Athletic Club | La Liga | Estadio de Mestalla |
| 08/28/2024 | Athletic Club | 1 - 0 | Valencia | La Liga | San Mamés Barria |
| 01/20/2024 | Valencia | 1 - 0 | Athletic Club | La Liga | Estadio de Mestalla |
| 10/29/2023 | Athletic Club | 2 - 2 | Valencia | La Liga | San Mamés Barria |
| 02/11/2023 | Valencia | 1 - 2 | Athletic Club | La Liga | Estadio de Mestalla |
| 01/26/2023 | Valencia | 1 - 3 | Athletic Club | Copa del Rey | Estadio de Mestalla |
| 08/21/2022 | Athletic Club | 1 - 0 | Valencia | La Liga | San Mamés Barria |
05/10/2026
02/04/2026
09/20/2025
05/18/2025
08/28/2024
01/20/2024
10/29/2023
02/11/2023
01/26/2023
08/21/2022
Valencia Win
Athletic Club Win
Draw
League Standings
P: 9 GD: +30
P: 9 GD: +11
P: 9 GD: +14
P: 9 GD: +2
P: 9 GD: 0
P: 9 GD: -2
P: 9 GD: +3
P: 9 GD: +3
P: 9 GD: +1
P: 9 GD: -8
P: 9 GD: -2
P: 9 GD: 0
P: 8 GD: -1
P: 8 GD: -5
P: 9 GD: -6
P: 9 GD: -1
P: 9 GD: -12
P: 9 GD: -6
P: 9 GD: -9
League Standings
P: 10 GD: +29
P: 10 GD: +12
P: 10 GD: +15
P: 10 GD: +2
P: 10 GD: +1
P: 10 GD: 0
P: 10 GD: +3
P: 9 GD: +3
P: 10 GD: +3
P: 11 GD: 0
P: 10 GD: 0
P: 11 GD: -1
P: 10 GD: -10
P: 10 GD: -11
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 10 GD: -3
P: 9 GD: -8
P: 10 GD: -10
P: 10 GD: -10
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Win Probability
Futmetrix AI estimate
Mestalla Stalemate Leaves Valencia Searching for Answers
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 20/100. A frustrating stalemate at Mestalla leaves Valencia languishing in the relegation zone despite flashing occasional threat on the counter against a toothless Basque side.
Opening Act
The night at Estadio de Mestalla started with a clear clash of styles, setting up a tactical gridlock. Athletic Club immediately dominated possession, commanding the ball as they looked to dictate the tempo. However, an exceptional level of defensive Intensity from Valencia ensured the visitors found no easy routes through the middle. Operating out of a deep block, the home side absorbed the pressure and looked to strike quickly in transition. Nico Williams attempted to stretch the pitch on the flanks for the away side, but the final ball constantly eluded him. It became evident early on that this fixture would not be decided by beautiful buildup play, but rather by who could capitalize on scraps in the final third. The opening phase was defined by Athletic holding the ball and Valencia holding their nerve.
The Pivot
The tactical stalemate eventually broke down into a chaotic shootout, though neither side brought their shooting boots. A barrage of 25 combined shots turned the pitch into a shooting gallery, yet only five managed to hit the target. The Balance of threat heavily favoured the hosts, who defied their lack of possession to rack up 16 attempts and a solid 1.57 expected goals. Hugo Duro found himself in promising positions on the counter-attack, but a lack of clinical execution meant the deadlock remained firmly intact. Athletic Club, despite completing an impressive 482 accurate passes, were mostly restricted to hopeful efforts from distance, registering a mere 0.65 expected goals. This high shot volume without any final product highlighted the exact reason both squads have experienced frustrating patches of form recently, leaving the crowd groaning at missed opportunities.
Resolution
Ultimately, the failure to convert those chances left both teams with a point that does little to shift their respective trajectories. For the hosts, the Stakes were incredibly high given their precarious position in the table. Remaining in 19th place with just five points, they are deeply entrenched in a relegation battle, though keeping a clean sheet against top-half opposition offers a slight glimmer of defensive hope. Athletic Club head back north sitting in 11th, lamenting their inability to turn territorial dominance into a decisive victory. While the lack of an Upset Factor keeps the league table relatively stable, this goalless encounter will be remembered purely as an exhibition of missed chances. Both managers will be heading back to the training ground knowing that tightening up their finishing is the only way forward.
Key Questions
Who created the best scoring opportunities?
Despite having far less possession, Valencia generated 1.57 expected goals from 16 shots, whereas the visitors managed only 0.65 xG.
How much possession did the away side control?
Athletic Club dominated possession with 63% of the ball, completing 482 accurate passes, but struggled to break through the defensive block.
What is the Futmetrix Score?
The Futmetrix Score is our 0-100 verdict on how entertaining a match is. We look at intensity, balance, stakes, and star quality to tell you if it's worth your time.
Desperation Deepens at Mestalla
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 23/100. A dire bottom-table struggle for the hosts meets a low-tension mid-table cruise for the visitors, making this a gritty affair you can safely skip.
The Setup
It is panic stations for Valencia. Sitting 19th with just four points from seven matches, they are staring down the barrel of a grueling relegation battle. Their Form is appalling, yielding zero home wins so far this campaign. This October 17, 2026 clash at Estadio de Mestalla is about sheer survival for the hosts. In stark contrast, Athletic Club arrive in ninth place, enjoying a steady run that keeps them comfortably mid-table. The low Stakes for the visitors drain the overarching tension out of this fixture, leaving a somewhat lopsided narrative. While the Balance rating suggests the teams could contest a tight 90 minutes on paper, the drastically different moods between the two camps tell the real story.
Key Battle
Valencia must find attacking inspiration immediately, and the spotlight inevitably falls on Umar Sadiq. The striker carries the home side's faint Stars appeal. However, he faces an uphill task against an Athletic side driven forward by the electric Álex Berenguer. If Berenguer finds space behind a nervous, disjointed Valencia back line, the visitors will ruthlessly exploit those gaps.
Our Prediction
Expect Athletic Club to dictate the tempo without needing to shift into top gear. Valencia's fragile confidence will likely crack under sustained pressure. The visitors will command the midfield, silence the frustrated home crowd, and snatch a 2-0 victory, plunging the hosts deeper into the drop zone.