Deportivo Alaves vs Villarreal Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest La Liga Odds for Friday, March 13th
A clash of contrasting fortunes awaits in LaLiga as 16th-placed Deportivo Alaves host high-flying Villarreal, currently sitting 4th in the standings. This encounter is set to kick off at 8:00 PM GMT on Thursday, March 13, 2026, promising an intriguing battle at Alaves' home ground.
OC Staff - March 13, 2026, 10:25 AM EDT
3 Minute ReadDeportivo Alaves vs Villarreal: Lineups, Team News and Prediction
A clash of contrasting fortunes awaits in LaLiga as 16th-placed Deportivo Alaves host high-flying Villarreal, currently sitting 4th in the standings. This encounter is set to kick off at 8:00 PM GMT on Thursday, March 13, 2026, promising an intriguing battle at Alaves' home ground.
Deportivo Alaves vs Villarreal Form
The hosts, Deportivo Alaves, enter this fixture on a challenging run. Their last outing saw them fall to a 3-2 defeat against Valencia. This result extends a worrying trend, as the Basque side has failed to secure a victory in their last five LaLiga matches, reflecting their 15th position in the overall form table for the last six games. Across all competitions, Alaves have managed just two draws and four losses in their last six fixtures, conceding at least two goals in their previous three LaLiga encounters.
In stark contrast, Villarreal arrive with momentum, having secured a 2-1 victory over Elche in their most recent fixture. The Yellow Submarine's form has been impressive, with four wins and two losses in their last six matches across all competitions, placing them 4th in the overall form standings. Notably, six of Villarreal's last seven LaLiga games have seen over 2.5 goals scored, indicating their attacking prowess but also potential defensive vulnerabilities.
Deportivo Alaves vs Villarreal Head to Head
The previous meeting between these two sides took place earlier this season, with Villarreal emerging victorious with a convincing 3-1 win at home on January 10, 2026. Looking at their last six encounters, the rivalry has been evenly matched, with both Deportivo Alaves and Villarreal claiming two victories each, alongside two draws. This suggests that despite the current league positions, past meetings have often been tight affairs.
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Deportivo Alaves vs. Villarreal Odds
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Deportivo Alaves vs Villarreal Probable Lineups
Deportivo Alaves (3-5-2):
Sivera; Jonny, Parada, Tenaglia; Enríquez, Aleñá, Blanco, Ibáñez, Pérez; Martínez, Boyé
Villarreal (4-4-2):
Júnior; Cardona, Veiga, Marín, Mouriño; Moleiro, Gueye, Comesaña, Buchanan; Mikautadze, Pépé
Deportivo Alaves vs Villarreal Team News
Deportivo Alaves face several significant absences for this crucial home tie. Carlos Protesoni is considered doubtful, while Ander Guevara and Jon Pacheco are both sidelined due to suspension, having picked up multiple cards in recent games. The absence of key midfielders like Guevara could severely impact the hosts' ability to control the middle of the park.
Villarreal also contend with a few injury concerns, though perhaps less impactful. Juan Foyth and Pau Cabanes are confirmed absentees due to injury and are not expected back this month. Additionally, Logan Costa, Willy Kambwala, Ayoze Pérez, and Pau Navarro are all listed as doubtful, meaning the visitors might have to shuffle their defensive and wide options.
Deportivo Alaves vs Villarreal Match Facts
- Deportivo Alaves have conceded at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches in LaLiga.
- Deportivo Alaves have failed to win their last 5 matches in LaLiga.
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in 6 of Villarreal's last 7 games in LaLiga.
Prediction: Deportivo Alaves 1-2 Villarreal
Deportivo Alaves find themselves in a precarious position, struggling for form and hampered by key suspensions. Their recent defensive record, conceding at least two goals in their last three league outings, highlights a significant weakness. While they possess strengths in aerial duels and direct free-kicks, their inability to finish scoring chances and vulnerability to counter-attacks, coupled with weaknesses defending the wings and set pieces, could be exploited.
Villarreal, despite some defensive weaknesses of their own, are a potent attacking force. Their strengths lie in counter-attacks, creating and finishing scoring chances, and their ability to shoot from direct free-kicks. The Yellow Submarine also tend to take a lot of shots and attack through the middle, which could trouble Alaves' defensive frailties, particularly against counter-attacks and down the wings. The editorial prediction also notes Villarreal's recent 3-1 victory against Alaves and the visitors' slightly better overall form. Given Villarreal's offensive output and Alaves' defensive struggles and missing players, a narrow away victory seems the most probable outcome.
Best Bet: Over 2.5 Goals Click here to get the best odds at FanDuel Sportsbook
Considering Villarreal's tendency for high-scoring games (over 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 LaLiga matches) and Deportivo Alaves' recent defensive difficulties (conceding at least 2 goals in their last 3 LaLiga matches), backing Over 2.5 Goals in this fixture appears to be a valuable betting angle. The predicted score of 1-2 also aligns perfectly with this selection.
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