Alavés vs Villarreal prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
In the third round of the Spanish La Liga on August 28, 2026, Alavés and Villarreal will face off. The visitors are aiming for the maximum result.
Alavés vs Villarreal: Team News and Expert Analysis
The club from Vitoria has remained a mid-table side. Last season, they finished in fourteenth place, with 43 points—just one more than relegated Mallorca. Facing Getafe, after quickly gaining a numerical advantage, they unexpectedly secured a convincing 3-0 victory. Against Rayo Vallecano away, it was more difficult, but they managed to grab a draw thanks to a late goal.
The team from the “Ceramics” Stadium finished in the top four of La Liga for the second consecutive time last season—a first in their history. Moreover, they even outpaced Atlético, taking third place in the league in the spring. However, Marcelino was removed from his post as head coach. The management was dissatisfied with the club's poor performance in the Champions League. The new coach, Iñigo Pérez, made his debut against newly promoted Racing. There, his new charges quickly conceded twice but managed to equalize by halftime. Then, against Atlético, they repeated the 2-2 scoreline.
Quique Sánchez Flores’ men scored an average of 1.16 goals per match, conceding noticeably more—1.47. One of the previous season’s La Liga leaders averaged 1.89 goals scored and 1.21 conceded per game.
Previous Matches: Alavés vs Villarreal
In the last four meetings, Villarreal earned two home wins, with an away loss and a draw.
The visitors are considered fairly clear favorites. However, for now, it’s safer to go with a neutral bet on "total over 2.5 goals" (odds – 1.80).
Alavés vs Villarreal: Key Stats and Trends
- Alavés have won five of their last six matches
- Villarreal’s last two games ended in high-scoring draws
Alavés vs Villarreal: Probable Starting Lineups
Alavés play in a 1-5-3-2 formation (possible lineup): Sivera – Rebbach, Pérez Hidalgo, Castro, Koski, Tenaglia – Rodríguez, Blanco, Ibañez – Martínez, Boyé
Villarreal play in a 1-4-4-2 formation (possible lineup): Luis Junior – Romero, Veiga, Foyth, Mourinho – Moleiro, Guillé, Comesaña, Pepe – Mikautadze, Pérez
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