Alavés are battling for their lives at the bottom, and they are in decent form, so it is difficult to back a struggling Athletic to triumph on Saturday. The match takes place on May 2, 2026, at the Estadio de Mendizorroza.
Alavés currently sit 16th in La Liga, just two points above the relegation zone. They secured a vital 2-1 win against Mallorca in their last match. In contrast, Athletic Club is positioned 10th, three points behind sixth-placed Getafe.
Athletic’s recent form has been disappointing, losing 3-2 to Atlético Madrid last time out. Historically, Alavés have struggled against Athletic, winning only nine of their last 52 meetings across all competitions. Furthermore, Athletic remains unbeaten away to Alavés since October 2020.
Alavés have collected a total of 24 points from their 16 home matches this season. They have lost just one of their last six matches, showing resilience as they fight against relegation. Their upcoming fixtures include challenging opponents like Elche and Barcelona.
The last meeting between these two teams saw Alavés emerge victorious with a narrow 1-0 win. Quique Sanchez Flores leads Alavés in this crucial phase of the season while Ernesto Valverde manages Athletic Club.
