{"id":1445532,"date":"2026-04-29T10:37:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T09:37:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1445532"},"modified":"2026-04-29T10:37:19","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T09:37:19","slug":"match-preview-alaves-vs-athletic-bilbao-02-05-26-la-liga","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-alaves-vs-athletic-bilbao-02-05-26-la-liga\/","title":{"rendered":"Alaves vs Athletic Bilbao: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Alaves<\/a> and Athletic Bilbao<\/a> meet in a Basque clash with both sides eager to finish the La Liga<\/a> season on a high. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

With just five points separating them in the table and a history of tightly contested matches, all signs point to another cagey but compelling contest. The match takes place at Mendizorrotza on Saturday, with kick-off scheduled for 17:30.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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

Based on recent form, head-to-head trends and key underlying stats, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We’re particularly confident in the Double Chance (Alaves or Athletic Bilbao) market, given how often these teams have shared the points or seen narrow wins.<\/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
Double Chance: Alaves or Athletic Bilbao<\/strong><\/td>\n3\/10 @ Bet365<\/a>
(76.9%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nSix of the last 17 meetings have ended in draws, and both sides have a near-identical record this season. This market covers both in-form teams and the high draw frequency in H2H.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Both Teams To Score: Yes<\/strong><\/td>\n4\/5 @ Bet365<\/a>
(55.6%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nBoth teams average over a goal per game and concede at a similar rate. With each side scoring in three of the last five meetings, this looks like a value play.<\/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

Both teams are in the lower mid-table, separated by just five points. Athletic Bilbao sit 10th on 41 points (36 scored, 48 conceded), while Alaves are 16th with 36 points (38 scored, 49 conceded). Neither side has found much consistency, but both have been competitive, with Alaves showing slightly more attacking output and Bilbao marginally stronger at the back. Recent form lines suggest both are capable of taking something from this fixture.<\/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
Athletic Bilbao<\/td>\n10<\/td>\n33<\/td>\n12<\/td>\n5<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n36<\/td>\n48<\/td>\n-12<\/td>\n41<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Alaves<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n33<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n9<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n38<\/td>\n49<\/td>\n-11<\/td>\n36<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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