{"id":1437815,"date":"2026-03-11T15:50:36","date_gmt":"2026-03-11T15:50:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1437815"},"modified":"2026-03-11T15:50:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-11T15:50:38","slug":"match-preview-alaves-vs-villarreal-13-03-26-la-liga","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-alaves-vs-villarreal-13-03-26-la-liga\/","title":{"rendered":"Alaves vs Villarreal: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Alaves<\/a> welcome Villarreal<\/a> in a clash that pits one of La Liga<\/a>\u2019s most goal-shy sides against one of its most prolific. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With the hosts hovering just above the relegation zone and Villarreal chasing European places, the stakes are clear: survival versus ambition. Kick-off is set for Friday evening at Mendizorrotza, where recent head-to-heads and contrasting attacking threat provide plenty for punters to ponder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on Villarreal\u2019s clinical edge in front of goal and Alaves\u2019s reliance on a single goalscorer, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We\u2019re particularly confident in Villarreal to take all three points, given their firepower and recent run of form.<\/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>\n6\/5 @ Bet365<\/a>
(45.5%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nWe are backing Villarreal to win because they\u2019ve scored double Alaves\u2019s total this season (50 to 25), and their creative threat is spread across three players. Alaves have only kept 3 clean sheets in 27 matches, while Villarreal have the fourth-best attack in the league.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Over 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n11\/10 @ Paddy Power<\/a>
(47.6%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nThere could be value here due to Villarreal\u2019s free-scoring record (50 goals, 1.85 per game) and Alaves\u2019s habit of conceding (37 goals against). Four of the last six meetings have seen at least three goals.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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    Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Villarreal have been one of the division\u2019s most consistent sides, sitting fourth with 54 points from 27 games (63% win rate). Alaves, meanwhile, are down in 16th, just four points clear of the drop, having won only 7 of their 27 matches. Villarreal boast a +18 goal difference, while Alaves\u2019s is a worrying -12.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Villarreal<\/td>\n4<\/td>\n27<\/td>\n17<\/td>\n3<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n50<\/td>\n32<\/td>\n+18<\/td>\n54<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Alaves<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n27<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n14<\/td>\n25<\/td>\n37<\/td>\n-12<\/td>\n27<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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