BILBAO, Spain (Interstat) — Athletic Bilbao aims to extend its strong run at San Mamés when it hosts Valencia on Sunday, May 10, 2026, in a La Liga matchup that carries significant positioning implications for both clubs.

Valencia enters the contest having been blanked 2-0 by Atlético Madrid on May 2, extending a troubling trend. The defeat marked the fourth time in six matches the visitors have failed to score. Over their past 10 league games, Valencia has managed just two victories — a 2-0 win at Sevilla on March 21 and a 2-0 result against Levante on Feb. 15 — while dropping five matches and drawing three.

The most recent head-to-head between these sides, however, favors Valencia. On Sept. 20, 2025, Valencia defeated Athletic Bilbao 2-0 at San Mamés. That result is part of a broader pattern of inconsistency for the home side against Valencia.

Athletic Bilbao rebounded from a pair of lackluster performances with a 4-2 victory at Deportivo Alaves on May 2, snapping a two-match losing streak that included a 2-1 defeat to Villarreal and a 2-0 loss at Getafe. The win at Alaves marked only the second time in four matches the Basque side scored multiple goals, following a 2-1 victory at Real Betis on March 22.

Despite that recent offensive outburst, Athletic Bilbao has shown vulnerability at home. The club dropped a 3-0 decision to Girona on March 14 at San Mamés and managed just one goal in draws against Rayo Vallecano and Osasuna in recent weeks.

Interstat’s game simulator projects a 1-1 draw between the two clubs.

Valencia’s schedule remains demanding. The club hosts Rayo Vallecano on May 14 before traveling to Real Sociedad on May 17. Athletic Bilbao visits Espanyol on May 13 before hosting Celta Vigo on May 17, and will look to build momentum ahead of that stretch.

Kickoff is scheduled for later Sunday at San Mamés.