Alaves vs Atl. Madrid: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Alaves prepare to host Atletico Madrid on October 10, 2026, with kick-off at 16:15, this SPAIN: La Liga fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Alaves, currently 6th in the standings with 11 points from 7 games, trail the leaders by 10 points. They've earned 9 points from 4 home games this season. Their recent form has been mixed, with 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals. The attack has been led by Toni Martinez, the leading goalscorer this season with 14 goals, while also providing key assists. Crucial contributions in the final third have come from players like Lucas Boye, Carlos Vicente, Antonio Blanco, who have delivered important goals and assists.

Atletico Madrid, sitting 2nd with 16 points, enter as favorites but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 6 points from 3 games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 4 wins and 1 loss in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 5 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 12 goals scored. The offensive threat is spearheaded by Alexander Sorloth, who leads the scoring with 13 goals. Support has come from Julian Alvarez, Antoine Griezmann, Nico Gonzalez, who have chipped in with decisive contributions in attack.

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

In their previous league match against Athletic, Alaves recorded a 0-0 draw while lining up in a 4-2-3-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Sivera, Rebbach, Valentini, Koski, Otto, Tenaglia, Ibanez, Guevara, Protesoni, Diaz, Boye. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Atletico Madrid's last outing came against Real Madrid, where they secured a 2-1 victory using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Oblak, Grimaldo, Hancko, Romero, Pubill, Baena, Cardoso, Llorente, Simeone, David, Kang-In. 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 Atletico Madrid 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 2.4 goals per game, with 3 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 43% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. Atletico Madrid's games average 3.3 goals, with 7 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 3 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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