Athletic Club Bilbao vs Elche CF: match statistics
Athletic Club Bilbao vs Elche CF: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Athletic Club Bilbao played Elche CF in La Liga (Spain). The match was played on 12 September 2026. Venue: San Mamés Barria. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Athletic Club Bilbao: 2-0-2, 1.50 points/match. Elche CF: 0-1-3, 0.25 points/match.
Goal statistics
Athletic Club Bilbao scores 1.50 and concedes 1.25 goals per match. Elche CF scores 1.25 and concedes 3.00. League average: 2.93 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Athletic Club Bilbao 25%, Elche CF 75%. Over 2.5: Athletic Club Bilbao 50%, Elche CF 75%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 55%.
xG, shots and style
Elche CF has higher xG: 1.73 vs 1.48. Athletic Club Bilbao: 12.8 shots per match, Elche CF: 14.0.
Match halves
Athletic Club Bilbao: half-time lead 25%, second-half goals 1.00. Elche CF: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 1.25.
Goals by minute
Athletic Club Bilbao: 16-30 (2 goals). Elche CF: 76-90+ (3 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
La Liga: 2.93 goals per match, BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 55%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-1-0. Average goals 1.50, BTTS 50%.
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 have the clearer home advantage: they average 2 goals per home game, with an xG of 1.72, while Elche are still winless away from home. The hosts have won 2 of their 4 league matches, whereas the visitors sit 19th after 3 defeats and just 1 draw. Elche are capable of creating chances, as reflected by their away xG of 1.79 and 6.5 shots on target per match, but they concede an average of 2 goals and have failed to keep a clean sheet in any away fixture. Bilbao are not flawless defensively either, conceding an average of 1.5 goals and going through a run of 3 defeats in their last 5 matches overall, so the visitors have a realistic chance of scoring. However, the hosts’ superior efficiency, 14% compared with 10%, combined with Elche’s defensive weakness, points towards a narrow Athletic win.
View the statistical overviewBTTS - will both teams score?
The BTTS - Yes pick is primarily supported by the fact that Elche have scored in every match this season, while neither side has kept a single clean sheet. Average xG stands at 1.67 for Athletic and 1.79 for Elche, with 6.0 and 6.5 shots on target per match respectively, indicating that both teams regularly create chances. In their last five matches, Elche have averaged 1.6 goals scored and 2.4 conceded, with BTTS landing in 60% of those games. Athletic do have a low BTTS rate across their last five appearances, at just 20%, but their opponents concede an average of 2.0 goals this season and 2.4 during the current run. The combination of both teams’ high attacking potential and weak clean-sheet figures makes a goal for each side more likely than a No Goal scenario in which one team fails to score.
View BTTS statisticsOver/Under - goals analysis
The model expects 2.85 goals, as Athletic generate an average xG of 1.67 and Elche 1.79, indicating that both sides have the potential to create chances. The visitors have conceded as many as 2.4 goals per match over their last five fixtures, while Athletic have scored 1.2 goals per game, so the hosts should have clear scoring opportunities. Elche average 14.5 shots, including 6.5 on target, while Athletic respond with 13.5 attempts and 6 shots on target, which supports the prospect of a game with several goals. Over 1.5 goals has landed in 100% of both teams' matches to date, making Over 1.5 the strongest and safest signal, more compelling than the more demanding Over 2.5.
View Over/Under statisticsHT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario
The strongest scenario is Athletic leading at the break and going on to win, as Elche have been behind at half-time in as many as 80% of their last five matches. The visitors have averaged just 0.2 goals scored before the break while conceding 1.6, whereas Athletic have allowed opponents only 0.4 goals in first halves over the same period. Elche also have a clear defensive problem across full matches, conceding an average of 2.4 goals in their last five outings, compared with 1.2 goals conceded by the hosts. Athletic have won 2 of their last 5 matches, compared with just 1 victory for Elche, which strengthens the hosts’ advantage after taking the lead. There is some risk of a turnaround, as Elche average 1.4 goals scored after the break; however, Athletic winning both halves of the HT/FT settlement remains the most likely outcome.
View first-half and second-half statisticsHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Athletic Club Bilbao is 500% better for: last-5 form.
1.5 pts / match - Athletic Club Bilbao · 0.25 pts / match - 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 match.
1.5 goals / match - Athletic Club Bilbao · 1.25 goals / match - Elche CF
Athletic Club Bilbao is 140% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.25 goals / match - Athletic Club Bilbao · 3 goals / match - Elche CF
Athletic Club Bilbao scores in 75% of matches (3 of 4 matches), while Elche CF keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 4 matches).
Elche CF scores in 75% of matches (3 of 4 matches), while Athletic Club Bilbao keeps a clean sheet in 50% (2 of 4 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Athletic Club Bilbao
Over / Under - Elche CF
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 half-time in 25% of matches and wins 50%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Elche CF - second-half results
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 0.00 | 2.25 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.0 | 1.3 |
| Goals conceded / match | 2.0 | 1.0 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Athletic Club Bilbao
Elche CF
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 2.75 | 2.93 | ▲ 4.25 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 25% | 52% | ▲ 75% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 55% | ▲ 75% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 28% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 75% | 66% | ▲ 100% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 75% | 77% | ▲ 100% |
^ 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.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Athletic Club Bilbao 1 - 1 - 0 Elche CF. Average goals 1.50, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Athletic Club Bilbao vs Elche CF?
The La Liga match finished Athletic Club Bilbao 1:1 Elche CF. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this 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 2.93 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% 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.