Athletic Bilbao — Elche CF: Win probabilities, 12.09.2026
Win probabilities
Outcome probabilities after removing the bookmaker margin
Markets
All calculated markets
| Market | Selection | Probability |
|---|---|---|
| Double chance | 1X | 89.0% |
| 12 | 81.9% | |
| X2 | 29.0% | |
| Both teams to score | Yes/No | 48.9% / 51.1% |
| Totals 0.5 | Over/Under | 95.1% / 4.9% |
| Totals 1.5 | Over/Under | 81.2% / 18.8% |
| Totals 2.5 | Over/Under | 59.0% / 41.0% |
| Totals 3.5 | Over/Under | 36.6% / 63.4% |
| Totals 4.5 | Over/Under | 19.5% / 80.5% |
| Totals 5.5 | Over/Under | 9.0% / 91.0% |
Score probability heatmap
Home goals run vertically; away goals run horizontally
Odds movement
| X | was 4.75 → now 5.00 |
| W2 | was 7.50 → now 8.00 |
Match preview
Athletic Bilbao go into this LaLiga meeting with a clear edge over Elche CF, although the moderate confidence level suggests that the difference should not be overstated. The available assessment points towards a medium-scoring match, with Athletic Bilbao more likely to control the overall balance and create the stronger platform for victory. Elche CF will need to remain compact and make efficient use of their opportunities if they are to disrupt that expectation.
The projected scorelines of 2:0, 1:0 and 2:1 all point towards a narrow or controlled home win rather than an open contest. That range also reflects some uncertainty over how often Elche CF can contribute on the scoresheet. Both teams scoring is considered evenly balanced, so the match could develop either as a clean-sheet performance from Athletic Bilbao or as a game where Elche CF find one opening. Overall, the hosts are clearly stronger, but the margin may remain manageable.
What matters before kick-off
Recent Form
Athletic Club entered the fixture on back-to-back LaLiga victories, having defeated Celta Vigo 2-0 and Atlético Madrid 3-0. Elche CF suffered three consecutive league defeats coming into the match, including a 3-2 home loss against Real Sociedad.
Head-to-Head Record
Prior to this meeting, Athletic Club held an all-time top-flight head-to-head record against Elche CF of 24 wins and 13 losses in 54 encounters.
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