Next Sunday, March 3 will be facing Valencia Vs Athletic Bilbao in the continuation of the 26th day of the Laliga Cup.

The Valencia team is in 9th place with a total of 25 games played, of which it has managed to win 6, lose 4 and tie 15 for a total of 33 points.

For its part Athletic Bilbao is in 10th place with a total of 25 games made, of which it has managed to win 7, lose 6 and tie 12 for a total of 33 points.

It is interesting to note that Valencia in their last 4 games with Athletic in Laliga has won 2 and tied 2, which means they have not lost in their last 4 games. In addition in its last 10 matches being the host has only had one defeat against Athletic in Laliga; since he has 6 wins and 3 draws and 1 defeat in February of 2016.

Regrettably, Valencia will not be able to count on their central defender Ezequiel Garay; because he is injured in the quadriceps. It is very likely that Kevin Gameiro rests to give opportunity to Rubén Sobrino or Santi Mina. On the other hand it is possible that Carlos Soler and Cherysev play from the start of the match, also Kondogbia could be taking a place and replace Coquelin.

In other words, Valencia should be integrated by PT Neto, DF Gabriel Paulist, DFGayà, DF Piccini, DF Roncaglia, MD Carlos Soler, MD Denis Cheryshev, MD Kondogbia, MD Parejo, DL Rodrigo and DL Santi Mina

For the Athletic they would be in action: PT Herrerín, DF Capa, DF De Marcos, DF Iñigo Martíne, DF Yeray Álvarez, DF Yuri Berchiche, MD Beñat, MD Dani García, MD Muniain, MD Raúl García and DL Williams

Valencia in the league, have been seven games without knowing the defeat but have only won two, so they need to add three in three if they want to get into the next edition of the Champions League.

Athletic has improved a lot in terms of results and strength, so we are expecting what will be a very tough and rocky match, where each ball will be played with great force and energy.

My prediction is that Valencia beats Athletic 3 - 1

And what do you think about it? Do you agree with my assessment? I would love to know your valuable opinion