Barcelona vs Alaves Lineups, Prediction, Betting Tips & Odds

Barcelona vs Alaves Match Summary

Barcelona host Alaves at Spotify Camp Nou in LaLiga on Saturday night. The home side want a response, and the away side are desperate to end a winless rut.

Barcelona have nine league wins on the board, but their perfect start ended last time out with a home defeat to Real Madrid. Raphinha scored their goal in the 2-1 loss.

Alaves sit on 12 points. They have failed to win their last 6 matches in LaLiga, and Aitor Mañas only salvaged a home draw with Malaga last time out with a late equaliser.

The head-to-head points one way. Barcelona have won 8 of their last 9 home matches against Alaves in all competitions, so the away side need something special here.

Barcelona vs Alaves Form

Barcelona's LaLiga form is all about firepower. Each of their last 8 league games has gone over 2.5 goals, and one home slip against Real Madrid does not change that picture. Lamine Yamal is the spark on the right, Raphinha is the finisher through the middle and Pedri keeps the engine room ticking.

Alaves are in a bad way. Nobody in the division is in worse form right now, and their best weapon is winning the ball back rather than keeping it. Lucas Boyé and Toni Martínez make a direct strike pair and Abde Rebbach gives them width, but the defence struggles against through balls and skilful runners.

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

Barcelona are short at the back. Andreas Christensen and Eric García are both out until early November, Dani Olmo is missing with a torn adductor and Jules Koundé is a doubt as he nears a return from an ankle sprain. The good news is that Raphinha is fit after a minor skin procedure. Alejandro Balde is set to start at left-back, with João Cancelo moving to the right.

Alaves

Alaves are still without Facundo Garcés and Mikel Rodríguez, who are both out until April with ACL injuries. Garcés is also serving a FIFA suspension. Toni Martínez is expected to partner Lucas Boyé up front, and Jonny Otto and Hugo Novoa are in line to start at full-back, which settles the away half of the Barcelona vs Alaves lineups.

Barcelona vs Alaves Predicted Lineup

Barcelona

Formation: 4-2-3-1

Predicted Starting Lineup: Joan García, Alejandro Balde, Gerard Martín, Pau Cubarsí, João Cancelo, Rodri, Pedri, Anthony Gordon, Fermín López, Lamine Yamal, Raphinha

Alaves

Formation: 4-4-2

Predicted Starting Lineup: Antonio Sivera, Jonny Otto, Ville Koski, Nahuel Tenaglia, Hugo Novoa, Abde Rebbach, Antonio Blanco, Pablo Ibáñez, Ángel Pérez, Lucas Boyé, Toni Martínez

Barcelona vs Alaves Key Stats & Match Facts

• Barcelona have scored three or more goals in 3 out of 5 LaLiga matches against Alaves.
• Barcelona have managed 6+ shots on target in 10 of their last 10 LaLiga matches.
• Lucas Boyé has committed 2+ fouls in 7 of his last 7 LaLiga appearances against Barcelona.
• Abde Rebbach has been carded in 2 of his last 3 LaLiga appearances against Barcelona.
• Raphinha has provided an assist in 2 of his last 3 LaLiga appearances against Alaves.

Barcelona vs Alaves Prediction & Best Bets

Our prediction: Barcelona 3-0 Alaves. The home side love to play through balls, and that is exactly where this Alaves back line gets pulled apart. Alaves also battle to keep the ball, so expect long spells camped in their half. The projections put Barcelona's win probability close to 83%, and our Barcelona vs Alaves prediction is a comfortable home win with a clean sheet.

Best Bets

Both Teams To Score: No Alaves are projected for barely half a goal here, and they come in as the most out-of-form side in the division. With Barcelona holding the ball and squeezing the space, Boyé and company could spend the night chasing shadows.

Total Goals: Under 4.5 The projected total sits just above three goals, which leaves room for the Barcelona haul we expect without the fixture turning into a shootout. Alaves rarely carry enough threat to drag this one into a goal-fest.

Barcelona vs Alaves Bet Builder

Our Barcelona vs Alaves bet builder tips lean entirely on the home attack: a Raphinha goal, two Lamine Yamal shooting legs and a big Barcelona scoring tally.

Raphinha Anytime Goalscorer. The forward has found the net 7 times across his previous 9 LaLiga outings, and he is fit after a minor skin procedure to lead the line again.

Lamine Yamal Over 2.5 Player Shots. Yamal has fired off 3+ shots in all 9 of his most recent LaLiga games, and nobody in this side shoots more willingly.

Barcelona Over 2.5 Total Home Goals. The home side have hit 3+ goals seven times across their previous eight LaLiga matches, and Alaves' struggles against through balls invite more of the same.

Lamine Yamal Over 1.5 Shots On Target. The winger has attempted 2+ shots in every one of his past 10 LaLiga appearances, and that volume should keep Antonio Sivera busy.

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Barcelona vs Alaves Talking Points

The battle that decides this one is Barcelona's through-ball game against an Alaves back line that struggles badly with exactly that ball, with Lamine Yamal and Raphinha ready to run in behind Nahuel Tenaglia and Ville Koski. Yamal arrives with extra shine after finishing third in the Ballon d'Or voting, and Hansi Flick has praised the forward's attitude and reaction in training. Flick has also stressed that defending is a job for the whole squad after some costly unforced turnovers, and that matters here because Alaves are at their best stealing the ball. Quique Sánchez Flores says he sees "no cracks" in Barcelona and calls this a "match of opportunities", but his side's direct game of crosses and long balls towards Lucas Boyé will have to be sharp to hurt a home side this dangerous going forward.

Barcelona vs Alaves Predictions FAQs

When is Barcelona vs Alaves kicking off?

The match kicks off at 22:00 SAST on Saturday 31 October 2026.

Where is Barcelona vs Alaves being played?

Barcelona vs Alaves is being played at Spotify Camp Nou.

Who is in Barcelona's probable starting lineup?

Barcelona's probable starting lineup in a 4-2-3-1 formation is Joan García, Alejandro Balde, Gerard Martín, Pau Cubarsí, João Cancelo, Rodri, Pedri, Anthony Gordon, Fermín López, Lamine Yamal and Raphinha.

Which Barcelona players are injured or doubtful for Alaves?

Andreas Christensen, Dani Olmo, Eric García, Roony Bardghji and Xavi Espart are injured, while Jules Koundé is doubtful.

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