Athletic vs Alaves Prediction 13 September 2025
🔈 Can the "Glorious" halt the winning streak of the Basque side? One of the matches in the 4th round of the Spanish Primera will feature a clash between Athletic Club and Alaves at San Mames. Ernesto Valverde's squad have made a perfect start to the new season, securing 9 points out of a possible 9. The team from Vitoria-Gasteiz have had mixed results and are eager to solidify their position in the league standings soon. Bookmakers' early predictions are as follows: a win for the Basques is at 1.55, while a victory for the "Bean Destroyers" is at 6.5.
Head-to-Head
📊 Alaves' last official victory over Athletic came in October 2020. The "Glorious" secured a narrow 1-0 win at Mendizorrotza. Reviewing the outcomes of their last 10 head-to-head meetings: the "Basques" have claimed 5 wins, there have been 3 draws, and the "Bean Destroyers" have celebrated 2 victories. The average goals scored during this period are as follows: Athletic - 1, Alaves - 0.4.
Head-to-head statistics Athletic - Alaves
Athletic Bilbao Team Overview
🔴 The Basques are off to a perfect start this season, boasting a 100% win record. Ernesto Valverde's squad currently sits atop the standings with 9 points, sharing the lead with Real Madrid. It's worth noting that San Mamés has become a fortress for the Bilbao club. This calendar year, they've suffered only one home defeat in the national championship-against Barcelona (0-3) in the 38th round of last season.
⚪ In their last La Liga outing, Athletic secured a hard-fought away victory against Real Betis (2-1). Although the Basques aimed to dominate possession and dictate the pace throughout the match, the closing stages were tense-Cedric Bakambu pulled one back for the Beticos in the 97th minute. It's notable that the Lions consistently play compactly and maintain balance across their lines. Their main attacking threat comes from their wing play, always involving the Williams brothers. In the upcoming fixture, Athletic's objective is clear: neutralize Alaves' strengths by employing their effective counter-pressing strategy.
Match Results: Athletic Bilbao
Deportivo Alaves Team Overview
🔵 The management of Alaves have placed their trust in Eduardo Coudet, and the team's performances in the latter half of last season, as well as the start of this one, indicate that this decision was spot on. Currently, "El Glorioso" have amassed 4 points from their first 3 matches, placing them 11th in the La Liga standings. However, it's worth noting Alaves' somewhat inconsistent results in away games, with only 2 wins in their last 9 outings.
⚪ In the last round of the league, Alaves surprisingly held Madrid's Atletico to a 1-1 draw. Interestingly, throughout the match, "El Glorioso" managed to match their formidable opponents in terms of activity and frequently took advantage of counter-attacking opportunities. However, after leveling the score, the second half saw the team from Vitoria-Gasteiz drop into a low block, minimizing risky passes. In the end, this tactical maneuver proved to be entirely justified.
Match Results: Deportivo Alaves
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Athletic Bilbao
🎤 After securing their third consecutive victory in the new La Liga season, Ernesto Valverde shared his thoughts on his team's performance: "Of course, we're thrilled with these wins. We're a team that fights hard and aims to disrupt our opponents' play. Our goal from match to match is to dictate our own terms. We need to fight with all our might and be versatile in our play. Today, we couldn't avoid a tense finish, but we emerged victorious in a closely contested game. Now we need to maintain our passion for the game and extend our winning streak."
📰 During the international break, a major announcement emerged regarding Athletic Bilbao - defender Yeray Álvarez has been banned from football for 10 months. The Spanish defender tested positive for doping after the first leg of last season's Europa League semi-final. The 30-year-old will only be eligible to return for the "Lions" on April 2, 2026. However, he will be allowed to resume training with the team two months prior.
❌ Besides the unavailable Yeray Álvarez, the club's injury list includes Unai Eguiluz (knee injury) and Nico Williams (muscle injury). The participation of Beñat Prados and Iñigo Lekue Martínez in the upcoming match remains uncertain. Due to suspension, Ernesto Valverde will also be unable to count on Alex Padilla.
Deportivo Alaves
🎤 During the international break, Alaves' sporting director shared his vision for the current season's development: "We've brought in players with significant talent, and staying in the top division should be an achievable and more comfortable goal. Our responsibility is to balance income and expenses. Alaves have financial stability, which is something to be valued as it shows good work has been done. Finally, Fernandez wanted to highlight the coaching staff's commitment: 'El Chacho sets no limits, he is full of enthusiasm and never looks for excuses.'
📰 In the final days of the transfer window, Alaves managed to sign Denis Suarez as a free agent. It should be noted that the 31-year-old Spaniard's last club was Villarreal. Here's what the player himself said after joining the 'Glorious': 'This was the club that showed me the most affection and desire. I come with great enthusiasm and with the conviction that this team can take another step forward. I see a group that wants to be protagonists and dominate matches. I'm here to work hard, earn my place, and perform at my best level.'
❌ In the upcoming La Liga round, the participation of Nikola Maras and Carlos Portesoni remains uncertain.
🟨 Yellow Card Prediction
In 9 out of their last 10 matches, Athletic have seen no more than 4 yellow cards. A similar trend holds for Alaves, with 8 of their last 10 games following suit. Both clubs have started this season with disciplined play, averaging just 1.3 yellow cards for Athletic and 1.7 for Alaves. We suggest the following bet: total yellow cards under 4.5.
⚽ Goal Prediction
Head-to-head encounters between Athletic and Alaves are traditionally low-scoring affairs, averaging only 1.6 goals per game. Moreover, none of their last 10 meetings have seen more than 2 goals scored. Tactically, Athletic rely on intensity and work rate rather than an attacking style, while Alaves tend to play defensively and are likely to adopt a low block against the "Basques." Our choice: total goals under 2.5.
🚩 Corner Prediction
Athletic are among the leaders this season in terms of average corners earned, with 7.7 per game. In comparison, Alaves average just 4.3. In head-to-head matchups, the "Basques" also hold a significant advantage in this aspect, averaging 6.2 corners to Alaves' 3.6. It's clear that Athletic will dominate possession in the upcoming match, and their wing play should lead to numerous corner opportunities. Our pick: Athletic to win on corners with a -1.5 handicap.
Editor's Prediction
Athletic are the clear favorites in this matchup, but Eduardo Coudet's side shouldn't be underestimated either. The "Glorious" consistently trouble more skilled opponents, as evidenced by their recent draw with Atletico (1-1) in the last round. Considering this, we suggest focusing on the historically low-scoring head-to-head encounters between the "Lions" and the "Bean Destroyers," as well as the generally cautious playstyle from both clubs. We predict a final score of 1-0, with the key bet being under 2.5 goals.
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