La Liga
2026/27 · Regular Season - 7
Match analysis preview
On 19 September 2026, Athletic Club will face Alaves at San Mamés Stadium in the 7th round of La Liga. In their last five matches, Athletic Club have recorded two wins, one draw and two defeats, while in their five home games the team have won twice, drawn twice and lost once.
| # | Team | P | Scored | Conceded | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 |
|
6 | 7 | 6 | 8 |
| 6 |
|
7 | 11 | 6 | 11 |
Squad news
Preliminary squads: Athletic Club — Alaves
Squads may change before kickoff.
Squad news
Injuries and suspensions: Athletic Club — Alaves
D. Vivian
Hamstring Injury
G. Guruzeta
Muscle Injury
⚽0
2
0
U. Egiluz
Knee Injury
A. Manas
Injury
⚽0
0
0
F. Garces
Suspended
M. Rodriguez
Ankle Injury
⚽0
0
0
Pre-match statistics
Form over the last five matches: Athletic Club — Alaves
2 wins, 1 draws, 2 losses in the last 5 matches
In their last five home matches, Athletic Club have recorded two wins, two draws and one defeat. The team have scored 6 goals and conceded 5, averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per game; in their two most recent home matches, they have remained unbeaten, drawing with Elche and beating Atletico Madrid.
Athletic Club’s overall form across their last five matches has been mixed: two wins, one draw and two defeats, with a 7:6 goal difference. The team have avoided defeat in their last three games and have scored in each of them — following a draw with Elche, they beat Atletico Madrid and Celta Vigo.
1 wins, 2 draws, 2 losses in the last 5 matches
In their last five home matches, Athletic Club have recorded two wins, two draws and one defeat. The team have scored 6 goals and conceded 5, averaging 1.2 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per game; in their two most recent home matches, they have remained unbeaten, drawing with Elche and beating Atletico Madrid.
Athletic Club’s overall form across their last five matches has been mixed: two wins, one draw and two defeats, with a 7:6 goal difference. The team have avoided defeat in their last three games and have scored in each of them — following a draw with Elche, they beat Atletico Madrid and Celta Vigo.
2 wins, 1 draws, 2 losses in the last 5 matches
Away from home, Alaves have recorded one win, two draws and two defeats in their last five matches. The visitors have scored five goals and conceded six, averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per game; they have found the net in all five matches. Their most recent away game ended in a 1:2 defeat to Racing Santander.
Alaves’ overall form also includes two wins, one draw and two defeats in their last five matches, but their scoring figures are better: eight goals scored and five conceded, averaging 1.6 and 1.0 respectively. After two defeats, the team recorded consecutive wins over Osasuna and Villarreal, but then lost to Valencia.
1 wins, 2 draws, 2 losses in the last 5 matches
Away from home, Alaves have recorded one win, two draws and two defeats in their last five matches. The visitors have scored five goals and conceded six, averaging 1.0 goals scored and 1.2 conceded per game; they have found the net in all five matches. Their most recent away game ended in a 1:2 defeat to Racing Santander.
Alaves’ overall form also includes two wins, one draw and two defeats in their last five matches, but their scoring figures are better: eight goals scored and five conceded, averaging 1.6 and 1.0 respectively. After two defeats, the team recorded consecutive wins over Osasuna and Villarreal, but then lost to Valencia.
Pre-match statistics
Head-to-head: Athletic Club and Alaves
In the last five meetings between the teams, Athletic Club have recorded three wins, one match has ended in a draw and Alaves have won once. Athletic Club have scored eight goals and conceded three; in the most recent meeting, the hosts won 4:2.
Match timeline
Match events: Athletic Club — Alaves
Jesus Areso
Replaced: Johaneko Louis-Jean
Alex Berenguer
Replaced: Mikel Jauregizar
Maroan Sannadi
Replaced: Iñaki Williams
Toni Martínez
Replaced: Mariano Díaz
Youssef Enriquez
Replaced: Abderrahmane Rebbach
Oihan Sancet
Missed penalty
Iñigo Ruiz De Galarreta
Foul
Peio Canales
Replaced: Robert Navarro Muñoz
Angel Pérez Hidalgo
Replaced: Lucas Boyé
Antonio Blanco
Replaced: Carlos Protesoni
Carles Aleñá
Replaced: Pablo Ibanez Lumbreras
Nico Serrano
Replaced: Yuri Berchiche
Jesus Areso
Argument
Athletic Club
Metric
Alaves
Goals
24
Shots
2
6
Shots on target
1
Shots off target
2
8
Blocked shots
9
Shots inside the box
15
Shots outside the box
2
5
Corners
1
14
Fouls
13
Offsides
3
69 %
Ball possession, %
31 %
Goalkeeper saves
6
622
Total passes
279
561
Accurate passes
208
2
Yellow cards
Red cards
Goals
24
Shots
2
6
Shots on target
1
Shots off target
2
8
Blocked shots
9
Shots inside the box
15
Shots outside the box
2
5
Corners
1
14
Fouls
13
Offsides
3
69 %
Ball possession, %
31 %
Goalkeeper saves
6
622
Total passes
279
561
Accurate passes
208
2
Yellow cards
Red cards
Goals
Shots
Shots on target
Shots off target
Blocked shots
Shots inside the box
Shots outside the box
Corners
Fouls
Offsides
Goalkeeper saves
Total passes
Accurate passes
Yellow cards
Red cards
Player statistics
Player ratings: Athletic Club — Alaves
17
Yuri
D · 86 min
7.5
4
Aitor Paredes
D · 90 min
7.4
14
Aymeric Laporte
D · 90 min
7.2
16
Ruíz de Galarreta
M · 90 min
7.2
10
Nico Williams
M · 90 min
7.1
18
Mikel Jauregizar
M · 62 min
7.0
31
J. Louis-Jean
D · 45 min
6.9
7
Álex Berenguer
F · 28 min
6.9
28
Peio Canales
M · 15 min
6.7
12
Jesús Areso
D · 45 min
6.7
1
Unai Simón
G · 90 min
6.6
21
Maroan Sannadi
F · 28 min
6.5
23
Robert Navarro
M · 75 min
6.5
9
I. Williams
F · 62 min
6.4
8
Oihan Sancet
M · 90 min
6.4
22
Nico Serrano
F · 4 min
6.1
24
Beñat Gerenabarrena
M · 0 min
0.0
13
Álex Padilla
G · 0 min
0.0
6
Beñat Prados
M · 0 min
0.0
20
Alejandro Rego
M · 0 min
0.0
15
Hugo Rincón
D · 0 min
0.0
5
Yeray
D · 0 min
0.0
25
Álvaro Djaló
F · 0 min
0.0
1
Sivera
G · 90 min
7.6
3
Yusi
D · 24 min
6.9
19
Pablo Ibáñez
M · 85 min
6.9
6
Guevara
M · 90 min
6.8
8
Antonio Blanco
M · 15 min
6.8
16
V. Koski
D · 90 min
6.7
23
C. Benavídez
M · 75 min
6.6
10
Carles Aleñá
M · 5 min
6.5
7
Angel Pérez
D · 15 min
6.5
17
Jonny
D · 90 min
6.4
11
Toni Martínez
F · 25 min
6.4
21
A. Rebbach
D · 66 min
6.3
9
M. Díaz
F · 65 min
6.3
2
N. Valentini
D · 90 min
6.2
14
N. Tenaglia
D · 90 min
6.1
15
L. Boyé
F · 75 min
6.1
—
Izei Hernández
0 min
0.0
4
Denis Suárez
M · 0 min
0.0
22
Miguel Rodríguez
F · 0 min
0.0
13
A. Giménez
G · 0 min
0.0
27
X. Olaiz
D · 0 min
0.0
12
Hugo Novoa
F · 0 min
0.0
24
Selu Diallo
M · 0 min
0.0
Prediction
Athletic Club vs Alaves prediction
The statistics point to a potentially even match: both teams have averaged 1.4 points in their overall form, while their home and away figures are both 1.0. Their expected goals output is also identical at 1.25, so a cautious game with a close scoreline, including a possible 1:1 draw, is likely.
Athletic Club — Alaves
1:1
Draw (X)
Estimated goals: 1.25 — 1.25. The score is a model estimate, not an exact promise.
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Factors supporting this pick
Overall form · points per game: 1.4 : 1.4
Home / away form · points: 1 : 1
Estimated scoring potential: 1.25 : 1.25
Average goal difference: 0.2 : 0.4
Factors against
Head to head · points: 2 : 0.8
Prediction
Prediction: Corners — Athletic Club — Alaves
In Athletic Club’s five home matches, the hosts have averaged 7.6 corners, while allowing opponents 3.4; the overall total is 11.0, and the 8.5 line has been surpassed in three of five games. In Alaves’ five away matches, the team have averaged 4.8 corners and their opponents 6.8, for an overall total of 11.6, with the line landing in four of five games. The model has selected over 8.5 corners with a 5\/5 rating; the calculated probability is not provided in the data, so this is a statistical prediction rather than a guarantee that the line will land.
67%
Estimated probability
Select a sample to see its matches
Average per match
12
Team 6.4
Opponent 5.6
Above the line in 4 of 5 matches
Average per match
11
Team 7.6
Opponent 3.4
Above the line in 3 of 5 matches
Average per match
10.4
Team 4.8
Opponent 5.6
Above the line in 3 of 5 matches
Average per match
11.6
Team 4.8
Opponent 6.8
Above the line in 4 of 5 matches
Prediction
Prediction: Shots on target — Athletic Club — Alaves
In Athletic Club’s home matches, the teams have averaged 8.8 shots on target combined: 5.8 for the hosts and 3.0 for their opponents, with the 7.5 line surpassed in 3 of 5 games; in the hosts’ overall form, however, the total exceeded the line in 4 of 5 matches, pointing to stronger support from this sample. In Alaves’ away matches, the average combined total has been 8.2 shots on target, with 4.2 for the visitors and 4.0 for their opponents, while over 7.5 has landed in 3 of 5 cases; the over 7.5 prediction received a 4\/5 model rating, and the calculated probability is not provided in the JSON. The main statistical support comes from Athletic Club’s overall form, while the hosts’ home matches and Alaves’ away games provide a moderate signal, and the head-to-head meetings go against the prediction — the line landed in only 1 of 5 matches.
64%
Estimated probability
Select a sample to see its matches
Average per match
8.8
Team 4.4
Opponent 4.4
Above the line in 4 of 5 matches
Average per match
8.6
Team 5.6
Opponent 3
Above the line in 3 of 5 matches
Average per match
8.8
Team 4.6
Opponent 4.2
Above the line in 3 of 5 matches
Average per match
8.2
Team 4.2
Opponent 4
Above the line in 3 of 5 matches
Prediction
Prediction: Yellow cards — Athletic Club — Alaves
In Athletic Club’s home matches, the average total has been 4.6 yellow cards: the hosts receive an average of 1.8, opponents 2.8, and the over 3.5 line has landed in 4 of 5 games; there is no clear consistent run of exclusively high or low totals. In Alaves’ away matches, the overall figure is also 4.6 cards, with averages of 2.6 for the visitors and 2.0 for their opponents, while over 3.5 has landed in 3 of 5 cases; the over 3.5 prediction received a 4\/5 model rating, and the calculated probability is not provided in the JSON. The recommendation is supported most strongly by Athletic Club’s home matches, Alaves’ away games and the head-to-head meetings, where the line landed in 4 of 5 matches, while the teams’ overall form produced 2 and 3 successful outcomes from 5 respectively.
72%
Estimated probability
Select a sample to see its matches
Average per match
4
Team 2
Opponent 2
Above the line in 2 of 5 matches
Average per match
4.6
Team 1.8
Opponent 2.8
Above the line in 4 of 5 matches
Average per match
4
Team 2
Opponent 2
Above the line in 3 of 5 matches
Average per match
4.6
Team 2.6
Opponent 2
Above the line in 3 of 5 matches
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Bookmaker odds
Saved odds: Athletic Club — Alaves
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Match result (1X2)
Totals
Both teams to score
Both teams to score
Yes · 0%
No · 0%
Match result (1X2)
Athletic Club · 0%
Draw · 0%
Alaves · 0%
Totals
Over +2.5 · 0%
Under +2.5 · 0%
Match information
Match information: Athletic Club — Alaves
Kick-off19 September 2026, 17:15
CompetitionLa Liga
Season2026/27
Round / stageRegular Season - 7
VenueSan Mamés Stadium
CityBilbao
RefereeVictor Garcia Verdura
FAQ
Frequently asked questions: Athletic Club — Alaves
01 What time does Athletic Club vs Alaves kick off?
Athletic Club vs Alaves (La Liga) kicks off 19 September 2026, 17:15.
02 Where is Athletic Club vs Alaves being played?
The match is played at San Mamés Stadium (Bilbao).
03 Who is the referee for Athletic Club vs Alaves?
The referee for Athletic Club vs Alaves is Victor Garcia Verdura.
04 What are the over/under odds for Athletic Club vs Alaves?
For Athletic Club vs Alaves, bookmakers offer 1.93 on over 2.5 goals and 1.91 on under 2.5 goals.
05 What are the match winner odds for Athletic Club vs Alaves?
Bookmaker odds for Athletic Club vs Alaves: Athletic Club — 1.65, Draw — 3.94, Alaves — 5.11.
06 What is the recent form of Athletic Club and Alaves?
Athletic Club: 2 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses in the last 5 matches, goals 7–6. Alaves: 2 wins, 1 draws and 2 losses in the last 5 matches, goals 8–6.
07 How many times have Athletic Club and Alaves played each other?
Our database has 5 previous head-to-head meetings for these teams.
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