On 02.05.2026, the Spain La Liga will be lit up by a highly anticipated match between Alaves and Athletic Club. This game is expected to be a tight contest with both teams demonstrating similar strength and strategy throughout the season. Our in-depth review covers everything from player form to historical data of Alaves and Athletic Club. Don't miss out on our expert insights—read our prediction and get ready to place your bet!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Osasuna | 33 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 39/40 | 42 |
| 10 | Athletic Club | 33 | 12 | 5 | 16 | 36/48 | 41 |
| 11 | Rayo Vallecano | 33 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 33/41 | 39 |
| 15 | Girona | 33 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 36/50 | 38 |
| 16 | Alaves | 33 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 38/49 | 36 |
| 17 | Mallorca | 33 | 9 | 8 | 16 | 41/51 | 35 |
Key Player Statistics: Alaves vs Athletic Club
Alaves vs Athletic Club Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | Athletic Club | Alaves | 13.09.2025 | 0-1 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Alaves | Athletic Club | 22.07.2025 | 1-0 |
| La Liga | Athletic Club | Alaves | 11.05.2025 | 1-0 |
| La Liga | Alaves | Athletic Club | 15.12.2024 | 1-1 |
| La Liga | Athletic Club | Alaves | 16.03.2024 | 2-0 |
| Copa del Rey | Athletic Club | Alaves | 16.01.2024 | 2-0 |
| La Liga | Alaves | Athletic Club | 22.09.2023 | 0-2 |
| Friendlies Clubs | Athletic Club | Alaves | 06.08.2022 | 1-1 |
| La Liga | Alaves | Athletic Club | 09.01.2022 | 0-0 |
| La Liga | Athletic Club | Alaves | 01.10.2021 | 1-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | Alaves | Mallorca | 25.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| La Liga | Real Madrid | Alaves | 21.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| La Liga | Real Sociedad | Alaves | 11.04.2026 | 3-3 |
| La Liga | Alaves | Osasuna | 05.04.2026 | 2-2 |
| La Liga | Celta Vigo | Alaves | 22.03.2026 | 3-4 |
| La Liga | Alaves | Villarreal | 13.03.2026 | 1-1 |
| La Liga | Valencia | Alaves | 08.03.2026 | 3-2 |
| La Liga | Levante | Alaves | 27.02.2026 | 2-0 |
| La Liga | Alaves | Girona | 23.02.2026 | 2-2 |
| La Liga | Sevilla | Alaves | 14.02.2026 | 1-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | Atletico Madrid | Athletic Club | 25.04.2026 | 3-2 |
| La Liga | Athletic Club | Osasuna | 21.04.2026 | 1-0 |
| La Liga | Athletic Club | Villarreal | 12.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| La Liga | Getafe | Athletic Club | 05.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| La Liga | Athletic Club | Real Betis | 22.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| La Liga | Girona | Athletic Club | 14.03.2026 | 3-0 |
| La Liga | Athletic Club | Barcelona | 07.03.2026 | 0-1 |
| Copa del Rey | Real Sociedad | Athletic Club | 04.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| La Liga | Rayo Vallecano | Athletic Club | 28.02.2026 | 1-1 |
| La Liga | Athletic Club | Elche | 20.02.2026 | 2-1 |
Comparative Team Statistics: Alaves VS Athletic Club
Last 20 Matches Statistics: Alaves vs Athletic Club
Bookies' predictions
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Betting Intelligence: Alaves vs Athletic Club
The Basque derby. Few fixtures in Spanish football carry this much raw emotion, this much local pride. Alaves hosting Athletic Club is never just another La Liga Saturday. But this time, there's more riding on it than bragging rights alone.
Alaves sit 15th with 36 points from 33 games. They are not safe yet. Not even close. A loss here could drag them right back into the relegation conversation. That pressure is real, and it will be felt inside every corner of Mendizorrotza.
Athletic Club, meanwhile, occupy 9th place with 41 points. They are comfortable mid-table, but their recent form tells a different story. In their last five La Liga outings, they have won just once. They lost to Getafe, got torn apart 3-0 by Girona, fell to Villarreal, and were beaten at Atletico Madrid just days ago. This is a team that looks fragile right now.
Here's what you need to watch for. Athletic's disciplinary record is a genuine problem. Ruiz de Galarreta has accumulated 10 yellow cards. Dani Vivian has a red card and 8 yellows. Lekue has been sent off twice. In a scrappy, high-intensity derby, that is a powder keg. Alaves should look to press high and force confrontations in the middle of the park.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative about Athletic being the stronger side on paper. The head-to-head record is genuinely tight. In the last six La Liga meetings, no team has dominated. The most recent clash this season ended 0-1 to Alaves away at San Mames. Alaves know how to hurt Athletic. L. Boyé with 11 goals and Toni Martínez with 9 are a dangerous partnership. They will cause problems.
Here's a surprising stat that bettors should notice. Athletic have conceded 48 goals this season. That is more than Alaves. Both teams are actually leaking goals at very similar rates. Under 2.5 goals looks risky. Over 2.5 goals at around evens is where the value sits. I'd also look at both teams to score.
My bold prediction? Boyé scores before halftime. Athletic's Ruiz de Galarreta picks up a yellow card before the hour mark. And Alaves grab a vital home win.
I'm going 2-1 Alaves. The odds of 2.64 on the hosts represent genuine value given their home form and Athletic's current wobble. Back them with confidence.
Survival instincts against a team running on empty. This derby has all the ingredients for something special. Don't miss it.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carles Aleñá | Spain | 28 | Midfielder | 180 | 70 |
| M. Díaz | Dominican Republic | 32 | Attacker | 180 | 76 |
| C. Benavídez | Uruguay | 28 | Defender | 185 | 76 |
| N. Tenaglia | Argentina | 30 | Defender | 180 | 73 |
| Raúl Fernández | Spain | 38 | Goalkeeper | 195 | 92 |
| Toni Martínez | Spain | 28 | Attacker | 187 | 83 |
| Guevara | Spain | 28 | Midfielder | 180 | 73 |
| Sivera | Spain | 29 | Goalkeeper | 184 | 75 |
| M. Diarra | Mali | 25 | Defender | 185 | 73 |
| Jon Guridi | Spain | 31 | Midfielder | 179 | 64 |
| Pablo Ibáñez | Spain | 27 | Midfielder | 179 | 74 |
| Hugo Novoa | Spain | 23 | Attacker | 182 | 69 |
| Antonio Blanco | Spain | 25 | Midfielder | 176 | 70 |
| A. Rebbach | Algeria | 27 | Attacker | 176 | 68 |
| Carlos Vicente | Spain | 27 | Midfielder | 179 | 72 |
| Aitor Mañas | Spain | 23 | Defender | 185 cm | n/a |
| Yusi | Morocco | 20 | Defender | 175 | 68 |
| Egoitz Muñoz | Spain | 22 | Defender | 179 cm | 73 kg |
| Álvaro García | Spain | 20 | Defender | n/a | n/a |
| Izei Hernandez | n/a | Attacker | n/a | n/a |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yeray | Spain | 31 | Defender | 182 | 78 |
| Yuri | Spain | 36 | Defender | 181 | 79 |
| Lekue | Spain | 33 | Defender | 180 | 70 |
| I. Williams | Ghana | 31 | Attacker | 186 | 81 |
| Gorosabel | Spain | 29 | Defender | 174 | 70 |
| Robert Navarro | Spain | 24 | Midfielder | 178 | 65 |
| Oihan Sancet | Spain | 26 | Midfielder | 188 | 73 |
| Unai Vencedor | Spain | 25 | Midfielder | 176 | 71 |
| Urko Izeta | Spain | 26 | Attacker | 175 | 70 |
| Nico Williams | Spain | 23 | Attacker | 181 | 67 |
| Julen Agirrezabala | Spain | 25 | Goalkeeper | 187 | 80 |
| Aitor Paredes | Spain | 26 | Defender | 186 | 76 |
| Álvaro Djaló | Spain | 26 | Attacker | 175 | 73 |
| Maroan Sannadi | Spain | 25 | Attacker | 192 | 78 |
| Hugo Rincón | Spain | 23 | Defender | 183 | 75 |
| Unai Gómez | Spain | 22 | Midfielder | 183 | 75 |
| Alejandro Rego | Spain | 22 | Midfielder | 192 | n/a |
| Jon de Luis | Spain | 22 | Defender | 183 | n/a |
| A. Boiro | Senegal | 23 | Defender | 183 | 75 |
| Mikel Jauregizar | Spain | 22 | Midfielder | 177 | 74 |
Alaves vs Athletic Club match odds
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