“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,” an unnamed source stated ahead of the crucial match.
The Basque derby will take place on May 2, 2026, at 18:30 local time at the Estadio de Mendizorroza. Alavés currently sits 16th in the La Liga table, just two points above the relegation zone. They secured a vital 2-1 victory against Mallorca in their last outing.
Athletic Club, on the other hand, is positioned 10th and aims to salvage a disappointing season. They lost their previous match 3-2 against Atlético Madrid. With only three points separating them from sixth-placed Getafe, Athletic still harbors hopes for European qualification.
The historical context adds weight to this encounter. Alavés have won just nine of their 52 meetings with Athletic across all competitions. Furthermore, Athletic remains unbeaten away to Alavés since October 2020.
Key statistics:
- Alavés has accumulated 24 points from 16 home matches this season.
- They have lost only one of their last six matches.
- In their last twelve matches, Alavés has achieved two victories.
The last meeting between these two teams ended with Alavés winning 1-0. This victory provides them with a psychological edge going into this critical fixture.
As both teams prepare for this high-stakes match, they will look to capitalize on recent performances. The outcome could be pivotal for Alavés’ fight against relegation and Athletic’s ambitions for European football.
