Athletic Club Bilbao vs Elche CF: match statistics
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Athletic Club Bilbao vs Elche CF: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Athletic Club Bilbao plays Elche CF in La Liga (Spain). The game is scheduled for September 12, 2026.
Recent form
Athletic Club Bilbao has 2 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.50 points per game. Elche CF has 0 wins, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.25 points per game.
Scoring records
Athletic Club Bilbao scores 1.50 goals per game and allows 1.25. Elche CF scores 1.25 and allows 3.00. Games in this league average 3.00 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 25% of Athletic Club Bilbao's games and 75% of Elche CF's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 75%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Elche CF has the higher season xG average, 1.73 to 1.48 per game. Athletic Club Bilbao takes 12.8 shots per game, while Elche CF takes 14.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Athletic Club Bilbao leads at halftime in 25% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Elche CF leads at halftime in 0% and scores 1.25 after halftime.
When the teams score
Athletic Club Bilbao's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (2 goals). For Elche CF, it is minutes 76-90+ (3 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
La Liga games average 3.00 goals. Both teams score in 54% of games, and 56% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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) | 37% | 45% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.20 |
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 500% better for: last-5 form.
1.5 pts / game - Athletic Club Bilbao · 0.25 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.
Athletic Club Bilbao is 20% better for: goals scored per game.
1.5 goals / game - Athletic Club Bilbao · 1.25 goals / game - Elche CF
Athletic Club Bilbao is 140% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.25 goals / game - Athletic Club Bilbao · 3 goals / game - Elche CF
Athletic Club Bilbao scores in 75% of games (3 of 4 meczów), while Elche CF keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 4 meczów).
Elche CF scores in 75% of games (3 of 4 meczów), while Athletic Club Bilbao keeps a clean sheet in 50% (2 of 4 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 25% of games and wins 50%. 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
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 75% | 75% |
| 2 goals | 25% | 50% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 50% |
| Clean sheet | 50% | 50% |
| No goal | 75% | 50% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.00 | 2.25 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 1.3 |
| Goals allowed / game | 2.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 2.3 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 75% | 75% |
| 3 goals | 25% | 50% |
| Clean sheet | 0% | 50% |
| No goal | 100% | 25% |
| Goal difference | -8 | +1 |
* 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 16-30 (2 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (3 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
* 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 | ▼ 2.75 | 3.00 | ▲ 4.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 25% | 54% | ▲ 75% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 56% | ▲ 75% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 28% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 75% | 66% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 78% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Athletic Club Bilbao's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses against Elche CF. Games average 1.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do Athletic Club Bilbao and Elche CF play?
Athletic Club Bilbao face Elche CF on September 12, 2026 in La Liga. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Athletic Club Bilbao and Elche CF?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Athletic Club Bilbao won 1, Elche CF won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 1.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Athletic Club Bilbao vs Elche CF?
Athletic Club Bilbao score 1.50 goals per game on average and Elche CF 1.25. The La Liga average is 3.00 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 25% of Athletic Club Bilbao's matches and 75% of Elche CF's.
What form are Athletic Club Bilbao and Elche CF in?
Over the last 5 games Athletic Club Bilbao have a 2-0-2 record (1.50 points per game) and Elche CF 0-1-3 (0.25 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.