Alavés vs Villarreal Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 28 Aug 2026
Alavés vs Villarreal Predictions
When Alavés meet Villarreal, we will back the hosts at -111 on the Asian Handicap +0.25. With the stake split between 0 and +0.5, they look capable of landing a return by avoiding defeat.
Scroll down to view our Alavés vs Villarreal betting preview, where we break down our main match prediction in full, followed by our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Alavés vs Villarreal Preview
Alavés welcome Villarreal to Estadio Mendizorroza, with kick-off set for 15:30 on Friday 28 August.
Deportivo Alavés drew away from home in their last game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against Rayo Vallecano at Estadio Butarque. Los Babazorros enjoyed 52% possession and three shots on target, with Mariano Diaz bagging the goal.
Villarreal had a 2-2 draw at Riyadh Air Metropolitano in their previous game. This was away to Atlético Madrid. Inigo Perez's side were 48% in the possession stakes and recorded six shots on goal, with Gerard Moreno and Georges Mikautadze finding the net.
1-1 Draw in Previous H2H
It was a 1-1 draw when Alavés and Villarreal last clashed, with the former hosting this head-to-head at Estadio Mendizorroza. The past 10 meetings between these sides have resulted in four Villarreal victories and three Alavés wins. There have also been three draws.
| La Liga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 |  Alavés |
2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 4:1 | 4 |
| 9 |  Villarreal |
2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4:4 | 2 |
4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 4.5 shots on goal and 13.1 attempts. Alavés have had 42.2% possession, 333.2 passes and 5.7 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.4 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 11.1 attempts, while being awarded 6.1 corners.
Antonio Martinez is the top scorer with 6 goals, while Mariano Diaz, Nahuel Tenaglia and Ibrahim Diabate each have 2. Leading assistor is Abderrahman Rebbach with 3, while goalie Antonio Sivera has recorded 3 clean sheets.
Villarreal have won 4, lost 2 and drawn 4, with an average of 2.2 goals from 11.1 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal. El Submarino Amarillo average 49.0% possession, 456.2 passes, 5.4 corners awarded and 6.0 corners against them, while conceding 1.5 goals from 14.1 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal.
Georges Mikautadze is top of the team’s scoring charts with 5, Nicolas Pepe has 4, with Gerard Moreno and Ayoze Perez both on 3. Look no further than Nicolas Pepe for the top assist maker (4) in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Alavés predicted lineup (5-3-2): Antonio Sivera (GK), Nahuel Tenaglia, Ville Koski, Jonny Otto, Angel Perez, Abderrahman Rebbach, Pablo Ibanez, Antonio Blanco, Mikel Rodriguez, Lucas Boye, Antonio Martinez.
Villarreal predicted lineup (4-4-2): Luiz Junior (GK), Santiago Mourino, Juan Foyth, Renato Veiga, Carlos Romero, Nicolas Pepe, Santi Comesana, Pape Gueye, Alberto Moleiro, Ayoze Perez, Georges Mikautadze.
Main Match Prediction
Alavés look capable of winning this La Liga encounter and we’ll take them on the Asian Handicap. Back them at -111 with a +0.25 goal start, with confidence high that they can perform well.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
Our football betting tips are provided off the back of having access to the very latest team news. We also think it’s vital to study the form guide and delve into the most pertinent La Liga stats before coming up with a verdict.
The best betting apps make it a 52.6% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. Based on our in-depth research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
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We’re going for Alavés at +900 to secure a 1-0 win. It’s exciting to bet on the correct score and this wager will hopefully be able to land a nice return.
Player Prop Picks
Nicolas Pepe (Villarreal) has chalked up at least one shot on goal in three straight La Liga games. Out of the prop bets currently on offer, we’re opting for the -147 when it comes to this Shots on Target wager.
Toni Martínez (Alavés) can be wagered to be among the goals at +170. We believe that there is merit in backing him for an Anytime Goalscorer prop wager which means we need him to be on the scoresheet.
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Corners Prediction
There’s been an average 6.60 Villarreal corners in their past five games, while Alavés have let the opposition average 6.10 corners in the previous ten matches. The latest stats suggest that it’s worth backing Villarreal to cover the Team Corners line, with +102 available.
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Bet Builder Tips
Check out our same-game multi which has the following: Alavés with the +0.25 Asian Handicap, two or less goals in total as well as Nicolas Pepe (Villarreal) to have one or more shots on target.
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Alavés vs Villarreal Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Villarreal are the shortest price to win this La Liga clash according to the bookies, with the favourites given a 45% probability due to their +120 betting odds. If you want to wager on the underdog, Deportivo Alavés have been priced up at +220.
Villarreal can be backed at -179 on the Draw No Bet and you’ll get stakes refunded if the game ends level. Alternatively, Alavés can be chanced at +123 on the same market.
The Under 2.5 / Over 2.5 Goals betting market has the two outcomes at a similar price. The Yes option in the Both Teams to Score market is regarded as the most likely outcome and is trading at -149.
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Toni Martínez is available at +170 when it comes to Anytime Goalscorer, with the favourite priced at odds of +440 to find the net first.
Stats: La Liga matches only
Alavés have four wins, three draws and three losses in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 1.50.
Villarreal have not triumphed in five straight away matches. Inigo Perez's side have finished with five draws, three defeats and two win in the previous 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 1.50.
When previously meeting at Estadio Mendizorroza, Alavés and Villarreal played out a 1-1 draw. The previous 6 H2H games at Estadio Mendizorroza have ended in three Alavés victories, two draws and one Villarreal win.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alavés Home Stats |
4-3-3 | 3.10 | 1.60 | 1.50 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | |
| Villarreal Away Stats |
2-5-3 | 2.60 | 1.10 | 1.50 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 3 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- La Liga: 13/03 2026 Alavés 1 Villarreal 1
- La Liga: 10/01 2026 Villarreal 3 Alavés 1
- La Liga: 08/03 2025 Alavés 1 Villarreal 0
- La Liga: 09/11 2024 Villarreal 3 Alavés 0
- La Liga: 10/02 2024 Alavés 1 Villarreal 1
- La Liga: 22/10 2023 Villarreal 1 Alavés 1
- La Liga: 30/04 2022 Alavés 2 Villarreal 1
- La Liga: 21/12 2021 Villarreal 5 Alavés 2
- La Liga: 21/04 2021 Alavés 2 Villarreal 1
- La Liga: 30/09 2020 Villarreal 3 Alavés 1
Alavés League Stats
Villarreal League Stats
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 2 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 3 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.20 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 9 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.70 corners awarded and 6.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.50 corners awarded and 3.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 11.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 9 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.40 corners awarded and 6.00 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 3.90 corners awarded and 5.70 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 11.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.60 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 42.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 46.70% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 49.00% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 44.40% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Alavés this season are Mariano Diaz (2), Mikel Rodriguez (1), Nahuel Tenaglia (1)
- Top Assistors for Alavés this season are Mariano Diaz (2)
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Alavés vs Villarreal Lineups & Team News
Make sure to look over the Alavés vs Villarreal team news before betting. Get the predicted and confirmed La Liga lineups plus the latest injury updates from us.
Alavés Predicted Lineup 5-3-2
Villarreal Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Alavés Predicted Lineup 5-3-2
Villarreal Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Previous Alavés Lineups
Previous Villarreal Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Alavés Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Quique Sanchez Flores
Villarreal Player Stats & Squad
La Liga Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Madrid | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 6:2 | 6 |
| 2 | Sevilla | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5:2 | 6 |
| 3 | Real Betis | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 6 |
| 4 | Alavés | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:1 | 4 |
| 5 | Atlético Madrid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 4 |
| 6 | Barcelona | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5:0 | 3 |
| 7 | Espanyol | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 3 |
| 8 | Getafe | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 3 |
| 9 | Villarreal | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4:4 | 2 |
| 10 | Deportivo | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2:2 | 2 |
| 11 | Celta Vigo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 12 | Osasuna | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 13 | Racing Club | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 1 |
| 14 | Rayo Vallecano | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2:3 | 1 |
| 15 | Valencia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0:1 | 1 |
| 16 | Málaga | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:3 | 1 |
| 17 | Levante | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0:3 | 1 |
| 18 | Elche | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1:6 | 1 |
| 19 | Athletic Club | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
| 20 | Real Sociedad | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1:5 | 0 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlético Madrid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 4 |
| 2 | Real Madrid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4:1 | 3 |
| 3 | Alavés | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 3 |
| 4 | Espanyol | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4:2 | 3 |
| 5 | Sevilla | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2:1 | 3 |
| 6 | Real Betis | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 7 | Getafe | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1:0 | 3 |
| 8 | Racing Club | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2:2 | 1 |
| 9 | Deportivo | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 10 | Rayo Vallecano | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 11 | Málaga | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1:1 | 1 |
| 12 | Osasuna | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0:0 | 1 |
| 13 | Valencia | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0:1 | 1 |
| 14 | Barcelona | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 15 | Villarreal | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 16 | Celta Vigo | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 17 | Levante | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 18 | Real Sociedad | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0:0 | 0 |
| 19 | Athletic Club | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1:3 | 0 |
| 20 | Elche | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0:5 | 0 |
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