Alaves face Villarreal in Friday's La Liga clash. Get our match prediction, predicted lineups, betting tips, standout odds, and bet builder insights.
Alaves vs Villarreal Match Summary
Competition | LaLiga |
|---|---|
Match Date | Friday 28 August 2026 |
Match Time | 20:30 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Mendizorroza |
Broadcast (TV / Streaming / Radio / Bookmaker Streaming) | Premier Sports (UK) |
Two unbeaten sides meet at Mendizorroza on Friday night, and our Alaves vs Villarreal prediction leans towards goals in a fixture that has produced some tight recent history between the pair.
Alaves have made a bright start, unbeaten after two matches following a win over Getafe and a draw with Rayo Vallecano. That points return already dwarfs their nervy scrap for survival last season.
Villarreal, Champions League qualifiers last term, are still hunting a first win. Two matches, two 2-2 draws, with the visitors coming from behind on both occasions to salvage a point.
The reverse fixtures have been stubborn affairs. Alaves are undefeated in their last five home matches against Villarreal in all competitions, so the hosts will fancy their edge.
Alaves vs Villarreal Form
Alaves sit fifth for both current standing and form, a striking rise for a side that flirted with the drop zone last term. They are unbeaten from their opening two La Liga outings, beating Getafe and drawing with Rayo Vallecano. Counter attacks and set pieces are their calling card, with Toni Martinez and Mariano Diaz sharp in front of goal.
Villarreal, ranked tenth for standing and form, have drawn both league games 2-2, twice recovering from losing positions. That resilience is a genuine strength, and so is their firepower, having scored at least two goals in each of their last three La Liga matches. Georges Mikautadze leads the line, with Nicolas Pepe and Alberto Moleiro providing the creative spark.
Alaves vs Villarreal Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Alaves: No injuries or suspensions reported.
Villarreal: No injuries or suspensions reported.
Alaves
Alaves could name a fully fit squad for this one, handing the hosts a welcome selection headache rather than a crisis. Toni Martinez and Lucas Boye are both in the frame to lead the line.
Villarreal
Villarreal should also have a clean bill of health to pick from. Alassane Diatta is available again after serving his suspension, giving the visitors extra depth for the trip to Mendizorroza.
Alaves vs Villarreal Predicted Lineup
Alaves
Formation: 3-5-2 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Sivera; Otto, Koski, Tenaglia; Rebbach, Blanco, Suarez, Ibanez, A. Perez; Diaz, Martinez
Villarreal
Formation: 4-2-3-1 (probable)
Predicted Starting Lineup: Junior; Romero, Veiga, Foyth, Mourino; Gueye, Comesana; Moleiro, A. Perez, Pepe; Mikautadze
Alaves vs Villarreal Key Stats & Match Facts
Alaves are undefeated in their last five home matches against Villarreal in all competitions.
There have been under 2.5 goals in Alaves' last three home matches against Villarreal in all competitions.
Villarreal have scored at least two goals in each of their last three LaLiga matches.
There have been over 2.5 goals in each of Villarreal's last three LaLiga games.
Gerard Moreno has scored in five of his last eight appearances against Alaves in LaLiga.
Alaves vs Villarreal Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: This has the look of an even, open contest. Villarreal are marginally favoured on the numbers, priced at 13/10 with AK Bets, but Alaves are stubborn at home against them and both sides have been leaking as well as scoring. We are calling a 1-1 draw, with goals at either end the safer read than a home or away winner. That is the thinking behind our Alaves vs Villarreal betting odds analysis and the best bets below.
Best Bets
Both Teams To Score - Yes in Alaves vs Villarreal The projection points to both sides finding the net, with an expected total of 2.67 goals and better than a 50% read on both teams scoring. Villarreal have shipped and scored in each of their opening two draws, so this leg sits nicely with the way the game shapes up.
Over 2.5 Total Goals in Alaves vs Villarreal The same 2.67-goal projection nudges this over the line, and Villarreal have banged in at least two goals in each of their last three LaLiga games. With both defences far from watertight, the goals should keep coming.
Alaves vs Villarreal Bet Builder
Our four-leg Alaves vs Villarreal bet builder tips lean on head-to-head goalscorers and cards, pairing Gerard Moreno and Mariano Diaz to net with bookings for Ander Guevara and Sergi Cardona.
Gerard Moreno gets the nod up top, having scored in five of his last eight appearances against Alaves in LaLiga, a strong record against this particular opponent.
Mariano Diaz has form against the visitors too, finding the net in two of his last three appearances against Villarreal in LaLiga, so he completes the goalscorer double.
Ander Guevara adds a card leg, having been booked in three of his last five appearances against Villarreal in LaLiga, a reliable source of a caution in this fixture.
Sergi Cardona rounds it off, carded in three of his last five appearances against Alaves in LaLiga, keeping the bookings theme running through the ticket.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 100/1 with Bet365 and is as short as 80/1 elsewhere. That's a difference in potential winnings of £200 from best to worst price.
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Bet builder odds correct at time of publishing.
Alaves vs Villarreal Talking Points
This is a meeting of contrasting starts to the season. Alaves have flipped last term's survival battle into a genuine push, with Mariano Diaz already twice off the bench in the opening fixtures, including the leveller in the 1-1 draw with Rayo Vallecano. Fresh faces like Ville Koski have bedded in quickly. Villarreal, meanwhile, keep drawing from behind, a habit that speaks to their fight but also to their soft spots at the back. Their attacking down the wings and knack for finishing chances should trouble the hosts, yet a stubborn Alaves side unbeaten in their last five home meetings with Villarreal in the top flight will back themselves to make this messy. Expect plenty of endeavour in the engine room and goals at both ends. The full picture is set out across our Spanish Primera Division coverage.
Alaves vs Villarreal Predictions FAQs
What is the prediction for Alaves vs Villarreal?
Alaves take on Villarreal in Spanish Primera Division action. Read our complete match preview for detailed statistical analysis, form guides, and prediction insights.
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Where is Alaves vs Villarreal being played?
The Spanish Primera Division fixture between Alaves and Villarreal will be played at Mendizorroza.
Where can I find Alaves vs Villarreal lineups and team news?
Predicted lineups and official squad news for both Alaves and Villarreal are detailed in our match preview ahead of kick-off.
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