Barcelona vs Alaves: read our prediction, expected lineups, bet builder tips and standout betting odds before this LaLiga clash kicks off at Camp Nou.
Barcelona vs Alaves Match Summary
Competition | LaLiga |
|---|---|
Match Date | Saturday 31 October 2026 |
Match Time | 20:00 UK time |
Venue (City, Stadium) | Barcelona, Spotify Camp Nou |
Barcelona host Alaves at Spotify Camp Nou in LaLiga on Saturday evening, and the leaders need a response after back-to-back defeats knocked the swagger out of their season.
Barcelona still sit top of the table on 27 points. With an attack this ruthless, one bad week should not be mistaken for a crisis.
Alaves arrive with the worst form in the division. Their best trick is stealing the ball, and now they face hosts who rarely give it away.
History offers the visitors little comfort either. Barcelona have won 8 of their last 9 home matches against Deportivo Alaves in all competitions.
Barcelona vs Alaves Form
Barcelona's perfect league start ended with defeat to Real Madrid last time out, and a Champions League loss to Paris Saint-Germain before that means they arrive on the back of two losses. Lamine Yamal remains the spark, with seven of his last eight LaLiga outings bringing a goal or an assist.
Alaves sit on 12 points, but a bright start has gone stale. Deportivo Alaves have failed to win their last 6 matches in LaLiga. Their latest outing was a home draw with Malaga, salvaged by a late Aitor Mañas equaliser. Lucas Boyé leads the line, but goals are hard to come by.
Barcelona vs Alaves Lineups & Team News
Injuries & Suspensions
Barcelona: Andreas Christensen (Injured/out), Dani Olmo (Injured/out), Eric García (Injured/out), Roony Bardghji (Injured/out), Xavi Espart (Injured/out), Jules Koundé (Injured/doubtful)
Alaves: Facundo Garcés (Injured/out, Suspended), Mikel Rodríguez (Injured/out)
Barcelona
The Barcelona vs Alaves lineups below are probable XIs. Raphinha is fit to feature after a minor skin procedure, which is a big boost. Alejandro Balde is set to start at left-back with João Cancelo switching to the right, while Jules Koundé is a doubt as he nears a return from an ankle sprain. Dani Olmo (torn adductor) and Andreas Christensen (torn rectus femoris) are both sidelined.
Alaves
Facundo Garcés and Mikel Rodríguez are both out until April with ACL injuries, and Garcés is also serving a FIFA suspension. Toni Martínez is expected to partner Lucas Boyé up front, while Jonny Otto and Hugo Novoa are in line to start at full-back.
Barcelona vs Alaves Predicted Lineup
Barcelona
Formation: 4-2-3-1
Predicted Starting Lineup: Joan García; João Cancelo, Pau Cubarsí, Gerard Martín, Alejandro Balde; Rodri, Pedri; Lamine Yamal, Fermín López, Anthony Gordon; Raphinha
Alaves
Formation: 4-4-2
Predicted Starting Lineup: Antonio Sivera; Hugo Novoa, Nahuel Tenaglia, Ville Koski, Jonny Otto; Ángel Pérez, Antonio Blanco, Pablo Ibáñez, Abde Rebbach; Lucas Boyé, Toni Martínez
Barcelona vs Alaves Key Stats & Match Facts
Barcelona have had 6+ shots on target in 10 of their last 10 LaLiga matches.
Barcelona have had 18+ shots in 5 of their last 5 LaLiga matches.
Raphinha has assisted in 2 of his last 3 LaLiga appearances against Deportivo Alaves.
Lucas Boyé has committed 2+ fouls in 7 of his last 7 LaLiga appearances against Barcelona.
Barcelona have received 2+ cards in 4 of their last 4 LaLiga matches against Deportivo Alaves.
Barcelona vs Alaves Prediction & Best Bets
Our prediction: Barcelona 3-0 Alaves. The hosts are 2/15 with Coral to get back on track, and it is hard to argue with that. Barcelona's attack is far too sharp for an Alaves side in the worst form in the division, and the visitors offer very little to suggest they can trouble the scoreboard.
Best Bets
Under 4.5 in the Total Goals Over/Under market. Barcelona are strong favourites, but the numbers project a total of about 3.2 goals, so a very high-scoring game isn't expected. Barcelona are projected to do almost all of the scoring, and with Alaves offering so little going forward, it takes a full-blown rout to bust this line. Back the hosts to win comfortably without the game turning into a shootout.
No in the Both Teams To Score market. Alaves are projected to score only about 0.5 goals away at a Barcelona side that are heavy favourites. Both teams scoring carries an AI probability of just 37.25%. An Alaves side who struggle to keep possession face hosts who should have the ball for long spells, so clear openings for the visitors will be rare.
Barcelona vs Alaves Bet Builder
Our Barcelona vs Alaves bet builder tips go all in on the hosts' attack, pairing a Raphinha goal with two Lamine Yamal shooting legs and Barcelona to score three or more.
Raphinha to score anytime. Fit again after a minor skin procedure, he has found the net in seven of his previous nine LaLiga outings.
Lamine Yamal over 2.5 shots. Three or more attempts has been his floor in every one of his most recent nine league games in LaLiga, and Alaves will spend long spells without the ball.
Barcelona over 2.5 goals. They have scored 3+ goals in 7 of their last 8 LaLiga matches, which sits neatly alongside our prediction.
Lamine Yamal over 1.5 shots on target. He has managed at least two attempts in each of his ten most recent LaLiga games, and Alaves struggle against skilful players.
At the time of writing, this bet builder pays a best price of 4/3 and is as short as 21/20 elsewhere.
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Barcelona vs Alaves Talking Points
The Barcelona boss says he retains the full backing of president Joan Laporta and sporting director Deco, and he is not budging from his proactive, high-pressing style despite consecutive defeats. There are few better fixtures to prove the point than this one. Alaves like to go wide and cross often, but they struggle to keep the ball long enough to make that count. The Barcelona vs Alaves betting odds price the draw at 11/1 with Skybet, which tells you how little faith there is in an upset, and our Barcelona vs Alaves best bets back the hosts to control the game without it turning into a goal-fest.
Barcelona vs Alaves Predictions FAQs
When is Barcelona vs Alaves kick-off?
Barcelona vs Alaves kicks off at 20:00 UK time on Saturday 31 October 2026.
Where is Barcelona vs Alaves being played?
Barcelona vs Alaves is being played at Spotify Camp Nou.
What competition is Barcelona vs Alaves in?
Barcelona vs Alaves is a LaLiga match in the 2026/2027 season.
What are the predicted lineups for Barcelona vs Alaves?
Barcelona are predicted to line up in a 4-2-3-1 formation with Joan García in goal, while Alaves are predicted to use a 4-4-2 with Antonio Sivera in goal.
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