La Liga · Matchday 5 · Season 2026/27 · ScheduledBilbao

Prediction for Athletic Bilbao vs Elche CF

Athletic BilbaoView team →WWLLL
1X2 PREDICTION BALANCE
50.8%Athletic Bilbao
30.4%Draw
18.8%Elche CF
Elche CFView team →LLDDW
VERDICTAthletic Bilbao slight favourite

Foresportia's analysis estimates that Athletic Bilbao has the advantage based on the 1X2 probabilities. The models give Athletic Bilbao a slight edge, but the gap is not large enough to form a strong signal. The stability level still calls for a cautious reading. The more protective signal remains double chance 1X at 81.2%, rather than the straight 1X2 pick. Confidence reflects how clear the signal is for this match; stability reflects its historical robustness.

1X2 STABILITYRisk The stability badge measures the historical robustness of the 1X2 signal.Model confidence 55%
ROBUST ALTERNATIVEDouble chance 1X · 81.2%A more protective scenario than the straight 1X2 pick.

Why the model sees it this way

Relative strengthSlight edge for Athletic Bilbao
Recent formRather balanced
Goal profileRather low-scoring
Signal stabilityLow
Model confidenceModerate

Probabilities & verdict

Athletic Bilbao50.8%
Draw30.4%
Elche CF18.8%

Main pickAthletic Bilbao

1X2 STABILITYRisk

Model confidence55%

1X2 alternatives

1X2 alternatives
MarketPickProbabilityReading
Double chance1X81.2%Most robust signal
Draw no betAthletic Bilbao73%Solid
Total goalsUnder 2.552%Neutral
Both teams to scoreYes50.5%Neutral
Total goalsUnder 3.576.9%Solid
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How the match could unfold

Expected goals (xG)1.57Athletic Bilbao

Expected goals (xG)0.87Elche CF

Under 2.5 probability52%

BTTS No probability49.5%

Top 5 likely scores
1 - 012.8%2 - 112.4%1 - 111.6%0 - 011.3%2 - 07.8%

Advanced scenarios

Athletic BilbaoElche CF
39.9%
Clean sheet
20.8%
28.7%
Win to nil
9.5%
25.6%
Win by 2 goals or more
5%
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Team comparison

13thCurrent position19th
1534Elo1495
WWLLLForm (last 5)LLDDW
1.6Goals scored / match (5)1.0
1.8Goals conceded / match (5)2.0
40.0Clean sheets (5)20.0
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Prediction reliability

Risk profile

This match carries more uncertainty than average. Our models therefore reduce confidence slightly.

HISTORICAL PERFORMANCERisk profile
44.7%

44.7% correct predictions
over 568 verified matches

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HISTORICAL SUCCESS RATE60%47.5%35%011422734145456844.7%Number of matches

Quick FAQ

What is the prediction for Athletic Bilbao vs Elche CF?

The Foresportia model gives Athletic Bilbao a slight edge at 50.8%. Caution is still required.

What is the likely score?

The model's first score scenario is 1 - 0 (12.78%). An exact score remains one scenario among several.

Is BTTS likely?

The model estimates BTTS Yes at 50.5% and BTTS No at 49.5%.

Which market is the most cautious according to the model?

Double chance 1X stands at 81.2%, without being certain.

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◇ Predictions archived before kick-off

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What the data says about Athletic Bilbao vs Elche CF

This La Liga fixture can be read through ball control, chance quality and each team's ability to manage difficult spells.

Before kick-off, Athletic Bilbao sits 13th and Elche CF 19th in the table. Their Elo ratings are 1534 for Athletic Bilbao and 1495 for Elche CF.

Across the five latest available matches, the form index is 40% for Athletic Bilbao and 33.3% for Elche CF. It measures recent momentum but does not decide the result on its own.

According to probabilities calculated by Foresportia, the 1X2 projection gives Athletic Bilbao 50.8%, the draw 30.4% and Elche CF 18.8%. The expected-goals model projects 1.57 xG against 0.87, for a combined 2.44. The most likely score according to Foresportia is 1–0 at 12.8%.