Athletic Club Bilbao vs Elche CF: match statistics
Athletic Club Bilbao holds a decisive advantage in this match, as evidenced by a 50% win rate at their home ground and solid form with 3 wins in their last 5 matches. Elche CF displays very poor away form – 0% win rate in away matches, 64% losses, and a streak of 11 matches without a win on the road. The hosts hold an edge in expected goals (xG 1.7 vs 0.99), better shot conversion, and a more solid defense at home (averaging 1.17 goals conceded vs 2.0 for the visitors). The difference in goal difference (+1 for the hosts in home matches vs -11 for the guests in away matches) along with current form (2.0 PPG vs 0.4 PPG) further supports a confident victory for Athletic Club. Elche has failed to keep a single clean sheet away all season, which, given the hosts' offensive potential (averaging 1.25 goals per match at home), makes their win the most likely scenario.
Athletic Club Bilbao vs Elche CF: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Athletic Club Bilbao played against Elche CF in La Liga (Spain). The game was played on February 20, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Athletic Club Bilbao has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Elche CF has 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 losses, with 0.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Athletic Club Bilbao scores 1.13 goals per game and allows 1.42. Elche CF scores 1.29 and allows 1.46. Games in this league average 2.64 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Athletic Club Bilbao's games and 67% of Elche CF's. The Over 2.5 rates are 46% and 54%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Athletic Club Bilbao has the higher season xG average, 1.61 to 1.31 per game. Athletic Club Bilbao takes 14.3 shots per game, while Elche CF takes 11.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Athletic Club Bilbao leads at halftime in 21% of its games and scores 0.58 goals per game after halftime. Elche CF leads at halftime in 21% and scores 0.79 after halftime.
When the teams score
Athletic Club Bilbao's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (8 goals). For Elche CF, it is minutes 46-60 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
La Liga games average 2.64 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 0.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Athletic Club Bilbao holds a decisive advantage in this match, as evidenced by a 50% win rate at their home ground and solid form with 3 wins in their last 5 matches. Elche CF displays very poor away form – 0% win rate in away matches, 64% losses, and a streak of 11 matches without a win on the road. The hosts hold an edge in expected goals (xG 1.7 vs 0.99), better shot conversion, and a more solid defense at home (averaging 1.17 goals conceded vs 2.0 for the visitors). The difference in goal difference (+1 for the hosts in home matches vs -11 for the guests in away matches) along with current form (2.0 PPG vs 0.4 PPG) further supports a confident victory for Athletic Club. Elche has failed to keep a single clean sheet away all season, which, given the hosts' offensive potential (averaging 1.25 goals per match at home), makes their win the most likely scenario.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Athletic Club Bilbao | Elche CF | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.25 | 0.34 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Athletic Club Bilbao is 250% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Athletic Club Bilbao · 0.4 pts / game - Elche CF
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Elche CF is 14% better for: goals scored per game.
1.13 goals / game - Athletic Club Bilbao · 1.29 goals / game - Elche CF
Athletic Club Bilbao scores in 67% of games (16 of 24 meczów), while Elche CF keeps a clean sheet in 25% (6 of 24 meczów).
Elche CF scores in 83% of games (20 of 24 meczów), while Athletic Club Bilbao keeps a clean sheet in 21% (5 of 24 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Athletic Club Bilbao
Over / Under - Elche CF
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Athletic Club Bilbao - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Elche CF - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 21% of games and wins 21%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -5 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): -8 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Athletic Club Bilbao
Elche CF
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (La Liga).
Teams vs league
| Athletic Club Bilbao | Liga | Elche CF | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.54 | 2.64 | ▲ 2.75 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 54% | ▲ 67% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 46% | 50% | ▲ 54% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 21% | 25% | • 25% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 63% | 67% | ▼ 63% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 84% | • 83% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Athletic Club Bilbao's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Elche CF. Games average 0.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Athletic Club Bilbao vs Elche CF?
The La Liga match finished Athletic Club Bilbao 2:1 Elche CF. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Athletic Club Bilbao vs Elche CF?
Athletic Club Bilbao score 1.13 goals per game on average and Elche CF 1.29. The La Liga average is 2.64 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Athletic Club Bilbao's matches and 67% of Elche CF's.
What form are Athletic Club Bilbao and Elche CF in?
Over the last 5 games Athletic Club Bilbao have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Elche CF 0-2-3 (0.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Athletic Club Bilbao vs Elche CF?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.