{"id":1422645,"date":"2026-01-08T15:50:28","date_gmt":"2026-01-08T15:50:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1422645"},"modified":"2026-01-08T15:54:39","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T15:54:39","slug":"match-preview-villarreal-vs-alaves-10-01-26-la-liga","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-villarreal-vs-alaves-10-01-26-la-liga\/","title":{"rendered":"Villarreal vs Alav\u00e9s: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Villarreal host Alav\u00e9s at Estadio de la Cer\u00e1mica on Saturday, 10 January, in a clash that pits one of La Liga’s most clinical sides against a team still searching for greater consistency.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With Villarreal sitting third in the table and boasting more than double the goals of their visitors, Alav\u00e9s face a stern test against a side that has turned chances into points all season long. Yet, history between the clubs is finely balanced, with Alav\u00e9s actually holding a slight edge in wins across their last 15 meetings. This matchup promises a fascinating showdown between attacking efficiency and a side hoping to upset the odds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Based on season-long stats and recent form, our top betting recommendations for Villarreal vs Alav\u00e9s focus on Villarreal’s attacking edge and defensive solidity. We’re particularly confident in the home win due to Villarreal’s strong goal record and high win percentage, but there are value plays in the goals markets too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Villarreal to Win<\/strong><\/td>\n1\/2 @ Bet365<\/a>
    (66.7%)<\/td>\n    		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nVillarreal score 2+ goals per game, Alav\u00e9s have only 3 clean sheets.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Over 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n10\/11 @ Bet365<\/a>
    (52.4%)<\/td>\n    		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nVillarreal matches average 2.9 goals per game; Alav\u00e9s vulnerable away.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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