Athletic Club vs Alaves Lineups, Prediction, Betting Picks & Odds

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Basque rivals collide as Athletic Club host Deportivo Alaves at San Mamés on September 19, 2026. This LaLiga matchup carries local pride, and the Athletic Club vs Alaves prediction leans firmly toward the home side.

Athletic Club sit eighth in the standings and are unbeaten in their last three league games, drawing last time out after two straight wins. Before that run, they lost both of their opening two LaLiga games.

Alaves come in sixth but arrive on a wobble, dropping two straight games in LaLiga. They started the season on a two-game win streak before this recent stumble.

The overall series is tight, with Athletic Club holding three wins to Alaves' two, plus one tie. Alaves have failed to score in five of their previous six league visits to San Mamés.

Athletic Club vs Alaves Recent Results

Athletic Club are unbeaten in three LaLiga outings, a run of a draw and two wins that erased their opening two defeats. Oihan Sancet is buzzing, having attempted 3+ shots in three straight league games, while Robert Navarro has scored in his last two LaLiga apps out of three. This is a home team building momentum in front of a stubborn crowd.

Alaves have hit the skids, losing two LaLiga games on the bounce after a bright start. Lucas Boye remains their attacking engine, attempting 3+ shots in four straight league outings, though Antonio Blanco's discipline is a concern after being carded in each of his two most recent league games out of three. The trip to Bilbao is a tough spot to snap the slump.

Athletic Club vs Alaves Lineups & Team News

Injuries & Suspensions

Athletic Club: Unai Egiluz (Injured/out), Dani Vivian (Injured/out)

Alaves: Mikel Rodriguez (Injured/out), Facundo Garces (Injured/out), Aitor Manas (Injured/doubtful)

Athletic Club

Athletic Club have two injury concerns heading into the game, with Dani Vivian and Unai Egiluz both ruled out. That thins out the defensive options, but the core of the projected lineup remains intact for the home side.

Alaves

Alaves are without Mikel Rodriguez and Facundo Garces, who both remain out injured and are not expected back until late in the season. Aitor Manas is the latest to pick up a knock and is a doubt for this trip.

Athletic Club vs Alaves Predicted Lineup

Athletic Club

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: Simón; Berchiche, Laporte, Álvarez, Areso; Gerenabarrena, Í. R. d. Galarreta; N. Williams, Sancet, Navarro; I. Williams

Alaves

Formation: 3-5-2

Predicted Starting Lineup: Sivera; Otto, Koski, Tenaglia; Rebbach, Blanco, Aleñá, Ibáñez, Pérez; Boyé, Díaz

Athletic Club vs Alaves Key Stats & Game Facts

• Alaves have received 2+ cards in 8 of their last 9 games vs Athletic Club (LaLiga).
• Athletic Club have had 6+ corners in 3 of their last 3 games vs Deportivo Alaves (LaLiga).
• Antonio Blanco has been carded in 3 of his last 5 games vs Athletic Club (LaLiga).
• Denis Suárez has won 2+ fouls in 7 of his last 10 games vs Athletic Club (LaLiga).
• Iñaki Williams has recorded 1+ shots on target in 4 of his last 5 games vs Deportivo Alaves (LaLiga).

Athletic Club vs Alaves Prediction & Best Picks

Our Prediction

The Athletic Club vs Alaves betting odds make the home side clear favorites, and it is hard to argue. Athletic Club are projected to edge a low-scoring derby, with Alaves' habit of going scoreless in Bilbao a key factor. Our prediction is a 2-1 Athletic Club win.

Best Picks

Inaki Williams to record over 2.5 shots in the Player Shots market. As Athletic Club's lone striker spearheading the attack at San Mamés, Williams should generate plenty of volume in the Player Shots market. With the home side heavy favorites and projected for high attacking output, the model puts his implied probability of registering at least three shots at 71.7%.

Abde Rebbach to commit over 1.5 fouls in the Player Fouls market. Starting as Alaves' left midfielder, Rebbach carries a heavy defensive workload trying to contain Athletic's dangerous right flank in the Player Fouls market. The model calculates a 67.3% implied probability for two or more fouls in this derby matchup, delivering strong value.

Athletic Club vs Alaves Same Game Parlay

Our four-leg Athletic Club vs Alaves Same Game Parlay picks lean on player props: Lucas Boye over 2.5 shots, Antonio Blanco to be shown a card, Robert Navarro anytime goalscorer, and Lucas Boye over 1.5 fouls.

Lucas Boye has attempted 3+ shots in four straight LaLiga games, and as Alaves' focal point up top, he should keep testing the home defense here.

Antonio Blanco has been carded in each of his two most recent LaLiga outings out of three, and this heated Basque derby is exactly the kind of matchup that pushes his card count up.

Robert Navarro has found the net in a pair of his three most recent LaLiga outings for Athletic Club, and the home side are projected for the goals to make him a live anytime scorer.

Lucas Boye has committed 2+ fouls in four straight LaLiga games, and a physical away shift against a strong home team keeps him in the thick of it.

At the time of writing, this Same Game Parlay pays a best price of +3071 and is as short as +1700 elsewhere. That works out to a $137 swing in profit on a $10 stake from top price to bottom.

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Same Game Parlay odds correct at time of publishing.

Athletic Club vs Alaves Talking Points

This is a duel of contrasting styles that plays right into the home side's hands. Athletic Club lean on creating chances through the middle and protecting leads, a profile that suits a tight derby. Alaves love to take a lot of shots and attack down the wings, but their trouble keeping possession and defending wide areas is a real problem against Nico Williams and company. With Alaves so often scoreless in Bilbao and now on a two-game slump, Athletic Club look well set to defend their edge and grind out the result their favorites tag demands.

Athletic Club vs Alaves Predictions FAQs

When is the Athletic Club vs Alaves Spanish Primera Division game?

The game takes place on Saturday, September 19, 2026, kicking off at 10:15 AM ET / 7:15 AM PT.

Where is Athletic Club vs Alaves being played?

The game is being played at San Mamés in Bilbao.

What are the predicted starting lineups for Athletic Club vs Alaves?

Athletic Club are projected to start Simón, Berchiche, Laporte, Álvarez, Areso, Gerenabarrena, Í. R. d. Galarreta, N. Williams, Sancet, Navarro, and I. Williams. Alaves are expected to line up with Sivera, Otto, Koski, Tenaglia, Rebbach, Blanco, Aleñá, Ibáñez, Pérez, Boyé, and Díaz.

What is the prediction for the Athletic Club vs Alaves game?

Athletic Club enter the game on a three-game unbeaten streak in league action, while Alaves have dropped two straight games. Historically, Alaves have struggled at San Mamés, failing to score in five of their previous six visits to Athletic Club.

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