Athletic Bilbao vs Deportivo Alaves Match Preview

Athletic Bilbao

Athletic Bilbao won 2-0 over Las Palmas in their last La Liga at Estadio de Gran Canaria. They sit in fifth place on 53 points after 28 matches, two points behind fourth-placed Atletico Madrid who currently hold the last spot in the UEFA Champions League battle. They are tough to beat at San Mames this season having 10 wins, three draws, and just one loss in 14 La Liga contests, remaining unbeaten since August 2023.

In their last six league matches, Athletic Bilbao have won three, drawn two and lost one.

Gorka Guruzeta and Williams have proved attacking threats for Athletic Bilbao this season. Guruzeta is the club's top scorer with 11 goals, five of which have been the crucial first of the match. Williams has been nearly as impressive, scoring nine times, including three match-openers.

Deportivo Alaves

Deportivo Alaves prevailed 1-0 over Rayo Vallecano at home in their last La Liga match to break a five-match winless streak. Los Babazorros sit in 13th place on 32 points after 28 matches, 10 points clear of the relegation zone. In 14 away league matches this season, Alaves have two wins, five draws, and seven losses.

In their last six league matches, Alaves have won one, drawn three and lost two in their last six.

Samu Omorodion has excelled in attack for Deportivo Alaves, he has scored on nine occasions, including four match-opening goals.

Athletic Bilbao vs Deportivo Alaves History & Statistics

• In the previous La Liga fixture between these sides, Athletic Bilbao prevailed 2-0 over Alaves at Estadio de Mendizorroza in September.

• Five of the last six matches between Athletic Bilbao and Deportivo Alaves ended with Under 2.5 Goals.

• Gorka Guruzeta has scored in 50% of La Liga home games this season for Athletic Bilbao.

• There has been shown a card inside the first 30 minutes in eight of the last 10 games between Athletic Bilbao and Alaves

• Athletic Bilbao scores a lot at home (2.43 goals per game).

• In their last four visits to San Mames, Alaves didn’t score a single goal against Athletic Bilbao.