Alaves vs Barcelona Prediction 13 May 2026
🔊 Can the “Glorious Ones” put an end to the Catalan giants’ winning streak? Midweek action in Spain’s La Liga brings an intriguing clash between Alaves and Barcelona. The two sides find themselves at opposite ends of the table. The Blaugrana clinched the title last weekend and can afford to take their foot off the gas. Meanwhile, Alaves remain locked in a fierce battle for survival. What tricks does Quique Sánchez Flores have up his sleeve? We’ll find out soon enough. Bookmakers’ odds slightly favour the visitors.
Head-to-Head
📊 It’s worth noting that Alavés haven’t managed to beat Barcelona for almost a decade-their last victory dates back to the 2016/17 La Liga campaign (2-1). In the first half of the current season, the Blaugrana came out on top at Camp Nou with a 3-1 win. On that occasion, Lamine Yamal found the net and Dani Olmo bagged a brace to seal the result. Looking at the last ten head-to-head clashes, Alavés average just 0.6 goals per game, while Barcelona post an impressive 2.5.
Head-to-head statistics Alaves - Barcelona
Deportivo Alaves Team Overview
⚪ With just three rounds remaining in the league, Alaves find themselves in the relegation zone, trailing safety by a single point. The Glorious Ones have managed only one win in their last six outings, highlighting a lack of consistency and positive momentum. On average, Alaves score 1.17 goals per game while conceding 1.54, underlining their struggles at both ends of the pitch. However, their home form at Mendizorrotza remains a bright spot, suffering just one defeat in their last five matches on home soil.
🔵 In their previous league fixture, Alaves played out a 1-1 draw away to Elche. Their attempt to shut the game down after converting a penalty ultimately backfired, costing them valuable points. Quique Sanchez Flores' side still lack defensive organization, regularly faltering during transitional phases. Toni Martinez has emerged as Alaves’ key player this season, with the Spanish striker netting 12 goals in 34 league appearances.
Match Results: Deportivo Alaves
Barcelona Team Overview
🔵 Heading into the final three rounds of La Liga, the Blaugrana have already sealed the league title. This gives Hansi Flick the luxury of rotating his squad at the Estadio de Mendizorroza. Still, Barcelona have a clear motivation - if they win out, they’ll reach the 100-point mark. That’s a feat they last accomplished in the 2012/13 campaign, when the Blaugrana also clinched the title with a triple-digit points tally. This season, Barcelona are averaging 2.6 goals scored per match while conceding just 0.89 on average.
🔴 Last weekend, Barcelona made history by clinching the title in El Clásico with a 2-0 victory - their first time ever to be crowned champions in this iconic fixture. Hansi Flick’s side looked a cut above their arch-rivals, with their fluid passing game and rapid wing play leaving Real’s defenders at a loss. Individual brilliance also played its part - Marcus Rashford has shown that his full transfer to Barcelona could pay off handsomely. Notably, Ferran Torres netted his 16th goal of the season in the previous round, drawing level with Lamine Yamal in the scoring charts.
Match Results: Barcelona
Latest news
Deportivo Alaves
❌ Following their recent clash with Elche, it emerged that Toni Martinez had picked up a minor knock. The news came as a blow to the “Glorious” faithful. However, by Monday, insiders confirmed that the Spaniard is fine and the injury is not serious. Meanwhile, Lucas Boyé’s return will have to wait: the Argentine striker is expected to feature later-most likely in the final two rounds of the domestic league. As for Facundo Garcés, his absence has faded from memory; the 26-year-old defender was handed a 12-month suspension back in March for his involvement in the Malaysian passport scandal.
Barcelona
❌ This season, Lamine Yamal will no longer be available to provide a spark-Spain’s prodigy is sidelined with a hamstring injury and is only expected back in time for the start of the World Cup. Another major blow comes with the absence of Raphinha-the Brazilian picked up his fifth yellow card of the campaign last matchday, triggering an automatic one-game suspension. Questions also remain over Andreas Christensen’s match fitness. Although the Dane has been back in full training with the squad for almost two weeks, the coaching staff are not willing to take any risks with their defender’s health.
⚽ Goals Prediction
It's telling that six of Alaves' last seven matches have featured at least three goals. The same pattern holds true in four of the previous five head-to-head clashes between the Basques and the Blaugrana. Looking at the current La Liga campaign, Alaves average 1.17 goals per game, while Barcelona are scoring at a rate of 2.6. The numbers suggest we're in for an open, high-scoring contest. A well-founded betting option here is over 3 goals at odds of 1.7*.
🚩 Corners Prediction
Let's break down the average number of corners in games involving these sides this season: Alaves matches see 10 corners on average, while Barcelona’s figure stands at 11.3. Notably, four of Alaves’ last five fixtures have produced at least 11 corners. Given these trends, a reasonable bet is over 9.5 corners at 1.7*.
🚀 Player Stats Bet
Under Quique Sanchez Flores, Alaves have looked bolder and more direct going forward. Factoring in home advantage, we expect the Basques to pose real problems for their opponents, who may lack motivation at this stage. With Toni Martinez in outstanding form, there’s every reason to back the Spanish striker to make a decisive impact. Consider this insightful pick: Toni Martinez to score or assist at 2.12*.
😱 Risky Bet
With Barcelona having already secured their season’s objective, they have the freedom to play without pressure in their remaining fixtures. Meanwhile, since Quique Sanchez Flores took over, Alaves have played with a proactive-sometimes reckless-style. The Basques are fighting to stay in La Liga and will surely give everything on home turf. For those seeking higher odds, over 5 goals at 5.89* is worth a look.
🎯 Safe Bet
Home advantage should work in Alaves’ favor here. They’re in solid form and look more than capable of competing with the champions. As for Barcelona, expect plenty of rotation with the title already wrapped up-Hansi Flick could give minutes to his fringe players. That makes the following market particularly appealing: Alaves to score at 1.23*.
👀 If the Game Doesn’t Go as Planned
There’s always a chance that Alaves concede an early goal and the match turns one-sided. The Basques can struggle to close down space and often leave themselves exposed during transitions. Concentration has also been an issue under Quique Sanchez Flores. Taking all that into account, another viable outcome is Barcelona to win at 1.66*.
*Odds are approximate and may vary across bookmakers.
Editor’s Prediction
For Quique Sánchez Flores’ side, every remaining fixture is a final in itself. Their bold tactical approach and the strong form of their key players could prove decisive in this upcoming clash. Meanwhile, Barcelona have nothing left to fight for-LaLiga’s title race was settled in the previous round, leaving them with little motivation here. Taking all this into account, our prediction is a 3-2 scoreline. The main bet: Alavés to avoid defeat.
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