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Athletic Club vs Alaves Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 19-09-2026
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Match Prediction
Expected score: Athletic Club 1-0 Alaves
Athletic ClubDrawAlaves
Over 2.5 goalsNo (47%)
Both teams to scoreNo (47%)
In this La Liga clash, Athletic Club will face Alaves at the iconic San Mamés Stadium in Bilbao on September 19, 2026, in what promises to be a critical matchup as both teams vie for crucial points early in the season.
Team form
Athletic Club
Athletic Club comes into this match in mid-table. They currently sit 9th with 7 points from 5 games, having registered 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses. Despite a solid performance against Atletico Madrid in their last home game, which ended in a 3-0 victory, Athletic will be looking to contend with a string of inconsistent results, including a recent 1-1 draw against Elche, skewing their scoring balance to 1.4 goals scored per game over the season while allowing 1.2 goals.
Alaves
Alaves is entering this match with a stronger league position, holding the 4th spot with 10 points from 6 matches— boasting 3 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses. Their recent form highlights a notable inconsistency as they suffered two consecutive losses against Valencia and Racing Santander before a dominant 5-2 victory against Osasuna in Week 4. Alaves averages 1.83 goals scored per match, while they have a considerably improved defensive record, with just 1.00 goal conceded on average, giving them confidence heading into this encounter.
Head-to-head
Examining the last five encounters between these two sides reveals a balanced historical rivalry. The most recent meeting in April 2021 ended in a 0-0 stalemate, with Alaves having last tasted victory over Athletic Club back in April 2018. Historically, Athletic tends to have the upper hand, winning two of the last five games, with two resulting in draws and only one win for Alaves. Scoring has been relatively controlled in these matchups, reflecting competitive contests with defensive resilience.
Key factors
Tactically, Athletic Club is known for their possession-based approach under Edin Terzic, utilizing a 4-2-3-1 formation. They favor quick, incisive passing to break down defenses. Key player I. Williams has been consistent, contributing to the offensive threat. On the flip side, Alaves' 3-5-2 setup under Quique Sánchez Flores focuses on compactness in midfield and exploiting width through wingbacks, aiming to hit Athletic on the counter-attack, particularly through the likes of Toni Martínez.
Prediction
Given both teams' current form and styles of play, Athletic Club appears to be the slight favorite in this matchup primarily due to their home advantage at San Mamés. With Alaves also forming well, it is anticipated that the game will unfold competitively. A narrow margin, typical of encounters between these squads, is likely, suggesting a possible home win while pivotal moments in attack will dictate the outcome. Therefore, Athletic's defensive discipline alongside their offensive capabilities places them in a favorable position for this match.
Based on recent performances and historical context, we anticipate Athletic Club securing a home win against Alaves.
Match info
Tournaments:
La Liga(Regular Season - 7)
Referee:
Victor Garcia Verdura
Stadium
San Mamés Stadium, Bilbao
Statistics
Odds Comparison
Recent Form
Athletic Club
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Alaves
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Injuries & Suspensions
Lineups
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Barcelona | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| 2 |  Real Madrid | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 15 |
| 3 |  Real Betis | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 15 |
| 4 |  Atletico Madrid | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| 5 |  Sevilla | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 |
| 6 |  Alaves | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| 7 |  Deportivo La Coruna | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 9 |
| 8 |  Athletic Club | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 |
| 9 |  Espanyol | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 7 |
| 10 |  Racing Santander | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 11 |  Rayo Vallecano | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 12 |  Real Sociedad | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 13 |  Osasuna | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| 14 |  Villarreal | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 15 |  Levante | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| 16 |  Getafe | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 5 |
| 17 |  Elche | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| 18 |  Celta Vigo | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| 19 |  Valencia | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| 20 |  Malaga | 6 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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