Alaves vs Ath Bilbao: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Alaves prepare to host Athletic on May 2, 2026, with kick-off at 18:30, this SPAIN: La Liga fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Alaves, currently 16th in the standings with 36 points from 33 games, trail the leaders by 49 points. They've earned 24 points from 16 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 11 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 12 goals scored. The attack has been led by Lucas Boye, the leading goalscorer this season with 9 goals, while also providing key assists. Crucial contributions in the final third have come from players like Toni Martinez, Carlos Vicente, Angel Perez, who have delivered important goals and assists.

Athletic, sitting 10th with 41 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 12 points from 16 games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 8 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 6 goals. The offensive threat is spearheaded by Gorka Guruzeta, who leads the scoring with 6 goals. Support has come from Robert Navarro, Nico Williams, Oihan Sancet, who have chipped in with decisive contributions in attack.

Recent meetings between Alaves and Athletic have favored Alaves, with Athletic claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-0). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Mallorca, Alaves recorded a 2-1 victory while lining up in a 5-3-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Sivera, Parada, Tenaglia, Otto, Perez, Alena, Blanco, Ibanez, Rebbach, Boye, Martinez. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.

Athletic's last outing came against Atletico Madrid, where they secured a 2-3 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Simon, Berchiche, Paredes, Vivian, Gorosabel, Rego Mora, De Galarreta, Williams, Gomez Echevarria, Williams, Guruzeta. A double pivot offered defensive protection while the attacking midfielder linked play between lines.

Looking ahead, Alaves are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Alaves and Athletic are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Alaves's fixtures have averaged 3.8 goals per game, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 90% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. Athletic's games average 2.4 goals, with 5 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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