Valencia lineup vs Athletic Club

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Valencia's expected lineup vs Athletic Club, Sat 17 Oct, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 8 matches): Dimitrievski (8); Pepelu (8), Gayà (5), Becerra (5), Vázquez (4), Tárrega (4), de Haas (4); Ugrinic (7), Danjuma (6), Rodríguez (5); Guerra (8). No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the Racing Santander match on 11 Oct.

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Valencia predicted lineup vs Athletic Club

MOST USED XI

Valencia's expected lineup at home to Athletic Club in the PD is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-4-2, across 8 official matches: Dimitrievski in goal, Pepelu, Gayà, Becerra, Vázquez, Tárrega and de Haas across the back, and Guerra leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land.

  1. DEFTárregaDoubtful
  2. MIDDanjumaDoubtful

Team news

  • Most-used shape: 4-4-2 in 18 of the last 30 matches.
  • Doubtful: Tárrega and Danjuma.
  • Based on starts across 8 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for Valencia, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

Valencia are 19th in the PD on 5 points from 8 games. They have W1 D1 L3 in their last five.

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Formation tendency
4-4-2most-used · 18 of last 30
4-4-2
60%
4-2-3-1
17%
5-3-2
10%
4-5-1
3%

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Based on 8 official matches this season

The 11 players with the most starts across all official lineups this season.

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  • DEFPepelu1/3 penalties scored
  • FWDDuro1/2 penalties scored
  • MIDDanjuma0/1 penalties scored
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What is Valencia's expected lineup?
Valencia's expected lineup at home to Athletic Club in the PD is built from the XI they have started most often, usually a 4-4-2, across 8 official matches: Dimitrievski in goal, Pepelu, Gayà, Becerra, Vázquez, Tárrega and de Haas across the back, and Guerra leading the line. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now, and this XI updates as they land. Full XI (4-4-2): Dimitrievski, Pepelu, Gayà, Becerra, Vázquez, Tárrega, de Haas, Ugrinic, Danjuma, Rodríguez, Guerra.
Who started Valencia's last match?
Valencia's starting XI on 11 Oct 2026 in the La Liga (4-5-1): S. Dimitrievski, Pablo Maffeo, M. Diakhaby, J. de Haas, José Gayà, F. Ugrinic, Javi Guerra, G. Rodríguez, Pepelu, Dani Raba, Hugo Duro.
What was Valencia's last result?
Valencia drew with Racing Santander 2–2 on 11 Oct 2026.
When did Valencia last win?
Valencia last won on 15 Sept 2026, beating Alaves 1–0.
Who takes penalties for Valencia?
Pepelu has taken the most penalties for Valencia in the 2025/26 season, scoring 1 of 3.
Who has made the most starts for Valencia this season?
Pepelu leads with 8 starts for Valencia across all competitions this season.
What formation does Valencia use most often?
Valencia have used a 5-3-2 in 3 of their 8 matches this season.
Which Valencia goalkeeper has started the most this season?
Stole Dimitrievski has made the most starts as goalkeeper for Valencia this season, starting 8 matches.
Which Valencia defender has started the most this season?
Pepelu has made the most starts as defender for Valencia this season, starting 8 matches.
Which Valencia midfielder has started the most this season?
Filip Ugrinić has made the most starts as midfielder for Valencia this season, starting 7 matches.
Which Valencia forward has started the most this season?
Javier Guerra has made the most starts as forward for Valencia this season, starting 8 matches.
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