Elche vs Alaves: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Elche prepare to host Alaves on May 9, 2026, with kick-off at 14:00, this SPAIN: La Liga fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested title race.

Elche, currently 14th in the standings with 38 points from 34 games, trail the leaders by 50 points. They've earned 31 points from 17 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 7 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a positive attacking record, scoring 7 goals. The attack has been led by Andre Silva, the leading goalscorer this season with 9 goals, while also providing key assists. Crucial contributions in the final third have come from players like Rafa Mir, Alvaro Rodriguez, German Valera, who have delivered important goals and assists.

Alaves, sitting 17th with 36 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 12 points from 17 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 12 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored. The offensive threat is spearheaded by Toni Martinez, who leads the scoring with 11 goals. Support has come from Lucas Boye, Carlos Vicente, Ander Guevara, who have chipped in with decisive contributions in attack.

Recent meetings between Elche and Alaves have favored Alaves, with Alaves claiming victory in their most recent clash (1-3). Recent clashes between the two teams have been closely contested.

In their previous league match against Celta, Elche recorded a 1-3 defeat while lining up in a 3-4-2-1 formation. Their starting XI featured Dituro, Bigas, Affengruber, Donald, Pedrosa, Febas, Aguado, Morente, Villar, Silva, Rodriguez. This tactical approach balanced risk and reward, adapting dynamically to the flow of the game.

Alaves's last outing came against Athletic, where they secured a 2-4 defeat using a 4-2-3-1 system. Their starting XI featured Sivera, Rebbach, Parada, Tenaglia, Otto, Perez, Suarez, Blanco, Ibanez, Diabate, Martinez. The formation provided flexibility in midfield, allowing for effective rotation and positional play.

Looking ahead, Elche are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Elche and Alaves 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: Elche's fixtures have averaged 3.2 goals per game, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 80% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. Alaves's games average 4.2 goals, with 8 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 90% of those matches, alongside 0 clean sheets. With both sides capable in attack, expect goals at both ends.

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