Read our prediction for Alaves vs Villarreal below. This preview was written by a sport journalist who is specialised in betting tips and predictions.
Alaves vs Villarreal Prediction & Betting tips
Deportivo Alavés will face Villarreal CF in an intriguing La Liga Matchday 3 clash on Friday, August 28, 2026, at 10:30 PM EEST. Both sides arrive at the Estadio de Mendizorroza unbeaten, but with very different narratives surrounding their opening two fixtures. The tactical setups are expected to pit Alavés’ structurally rigid approach against Villarreal’s dynamic attacking unit. Given Alavés’ immense defensive organization at home and Villarreal’s clinical yet leaky playing style, this should be an open encounter. Expect both teams to find the back of the net, with a 1-1 draw being the most realistic outcome, continuing Villarreal’s winless streak at the Mendizorroza.
Alaves:
Head coach Quique Sánchez Flores has his team flying high in 3rd place with four points. After an impressive 3-0 thrashing of Getafe on opening day, they secured a 1-1 draw against Rayo Vallecano. Former Real Madrid forward Mariano Díaz has been the catalyst off the bench, producing a goal and two assists in the opener and netting a late equalizer in game two. Striker Lucas Boyé is fully fit and ready to start after recovering from a muscular issue. New defensive signing Nicolas Valentini is also available for selection after serving a carried-over Italian suspension.
Alaves (5-3-2): Antonio Sivera – N. Tenaglia, V. Koski, J. Otto, A. Pérez, A. Rebbach – P. Ibáñez, A. Blanco, M. Rodríguez – L. Boyé, A. Martínez.
Villarreal:
Now led by former Rayo Vallecano boss Iñigo Pérez, the Yellow Submarine find themselves in 9th place after two highly entertaining 2-2 draws against Racing Santander and Atlético Madrid. While their attack has clicked seamlessly, conceding four goals in two matches remains a massive concern for Pérez’s backline. The visitors boast a remarkably healthy squad with no active suspensions. However, management is monitoring minor fitness concerns for veteran forward Gerard Moreno and Sergi Cardona. Defensive stability could be further tested amid transfer rumors linking center-back Willy Kambwala away to Como.
Villarreal (4-4-2): Luiz Júnior – S. Mouriño, J. Foyth, R. Veiga, C. Romero – N. Pépé, S. Comesaña, P. Gueye, A. Moleiro – A. Pérez, G. Mikautadze.
Alaves vs Villarreal head to head matches
13.03.2026 Alaves – Villarreal 1:1
10.01.2026 Villarreal – Alaves 3:1
08.03.2025 Alaves – Villarreal 1:0
09.11.2024 Villarreal – Alaves 3:0
10.02.2024 Alaves – Villarreal 1:1
* Our advice is: OVER 2.5 GOALS
* Selection odd for this bet is: 1.82
* This analyis is from our perspective and we highly recommend to inform also yourself about all details that can be decisive in your choise to bet!
