Deportivo Alavés vs Athletic Bilbao predictions, May 02, 2026

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As Deportivo Alavés prepares to host Athletic Bilbao on May 2, 2026, both teams enter the match with contrasting recent form. Alavés has struggled to find their groove, claiming victory in just 1 of their last 5 encounters. This lack of consistency may weigh on their confidence, particularly as they face a familiar rival.

On the other hand, Athletic Bilbao has shown a slightly improved performance, securing 2 wins in their last 5 matches. Their offensive play has been more effective, which could prove crucial in this tightly contested derby. The home side will need to bolster their defense while finding a way to break through Bilbao’s organized backline.

The bookmakers have set a narrow margin in their odds, suggesting a highly competitive match, with Alavés at 2.63 and Bilbao at 2.64. Our model indicates a close match-up, predicting a 1:1 draw, aligning with Alavés’ 35.4% probability of winning and Bilbao’s 36.3% chance of an away victory.

With both teams vying for crucial points, fans can expect an intense showdown that may have implications for their respective league standings. However, the outcome remains unpredictable, making this derby a must-watch.

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Alavés 35.9%

Draw 27%

Athletic 37%

Prediction (the most likely score): 1:1

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	2.63	3.65	2.56
	2.62	3.55	2.58
	2.74	3.68	2.64	Watch and Bet
	2.63	3.4	2.5
	2.63	3.62	2.53

Latest Results

25.04.26 Deportivo Alavés – RCD Mallorca – 2:1 21.04.26 Real Madrid – Deportivo Alavés – 2:1 11.04.26 Real Sociedad – Deportivo Alavés – 3:3 05.04.26 Deportivo Alavés – Osasuna – 2:2 22.03.26 Celta de Vigo – Deportivo Alavés – 3:4

25.04.26 Atlético Madrid – Athletic Bilbao – 3:2 21.04.26 Athletic Bilbao – Osasuna – 1:0 12.04.26 Athletic Bilbao – Villarreal CF – 1:2 05.04.26 Getafe CF – Athletic Bilbao – 2:0 22.03.26 Athletic Bilbao – Real Betis – 2:1

Facts

This time we’ll see a clash between two mid-table teams (ranked 15 and 9).

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Alavés won 2.

Each of the teams is struggling with stability in their game.

In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Alavés won 6 matches, drew 7 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 14:19. (average 0.7:1).

Including home matches between the teams, Alavés won 5 matches, drew 3 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 9:5. (average 1:0.6).

Latest Head To Head

13.09.25 Athletic Bilbao – Deportivo Alavés – 0:1 22.07.25 Deportivo Alavés – Athletic Bilbao – 1:0 11.05.25 Athletic Bilbao – Deportivo Alavés – 1:0 15.12.24 Deportivo Alavés – Athletic Bilbao – 1:1 16.03.24 Athletic Bilbao – Deportivo Alavés – 2:0

Standings

2025/26

		Pl	W	D	L		Diff	Pts
1	Barcelona ✔	33	28	1	4	87:30	57	85
2	Real Madrid	33	23	5	5	68:31	37	74
3	Villarreal	32	19	5	8	57:37	20	62
4	Atl. Madrid	33	18	6	9	56:37	19	60
5	Betis	33	12	14	7	49:41	8	50
6	Getafe	33	13	5	15	28:34	-6	44
7	Celta Vigo	32	11	11	10	44:41	3	44
8	Real Sociedad	32	11	9	12	49:49	0	42
9	Ath Bilbao	33	12	5	16	36:48	-12	41
10	Osasuna	32	10	9	13	37:39	-2	39
11	Valencia	33	10	9	14	37:48	-11	39
12	Rayo Vallecano	32	9	11	12	30:38	-8	38
13	Espanyol	32	10	8	14	37:49	-12	38
14	Girona	33	9	11	13	36:50	-14	38
15	Alaves	33	9	9	15	38:49	-11	36
16	Mallorca	33	9	8	16	41:51	-10	35
17	Elche	32	8	11	13	42:49	-7	35
18	Sevilla	32	9	7	16	39:53	-14	34
19	Levante	32	8	8	16	37:50	-13	32
20	Oviedo	32	6	10	16	25:49	-24	28

Spanish LaLiga Outrights

1. Barcelona: 1 (98.97%)

2. Real Madrid: 96.2 (1.03%)

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