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Athletic Bilbao will receive Deportivo Alavés at San Mamés on Saturday for a Basque derby. Bilbao had been in great form going into the season. The Bilbao club swept all of their first three matches within the league, and that perfect beginning has left them just top of the table.
Athletic's defense has been tight, and they have consistently pulled off decisive goals when it matters most in tight games. Coming into this derby, Athletic are brimming with confidence and eager to maintain their unblemished record.
Alavés enjoyed a respectable start for a promoted club, but their form was patchy. They have one win, one point, and one loss within their first three games and are mid-table. Alavés took a hard-fought point against Atlético Madrid, but also exposed defensive frailties within their loss.
They are inconsistent and thus prone to underperforming when up against the best teams. They will receive their toughest examination yet when they visit high-flying Athletic in Bilbao.
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Athletic Bilbao vs Alavés Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2
|
9 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
|
11
|
4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Athletic Bilbao and Alavés Latest Matches
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Sep 4, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 31, 2025 - LaLiga
Aug 25, 2025 - LaLiga
Aug 17, 2025 - LaLiga
Aug 9, 2025 - Emirates Cup
Aug 4, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Sep 4, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 25, 2025 - LaLiga
Aug 17, 2025 - LaLiga
Jul 19, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
May 25, 2025 - LaLiga
May 11, 2025 - LaLiga
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
5/6 (83%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 31, 2025 - LaLiga
Aug 9, 2025 - Emirates Cup
Aug 4, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 4, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Jul 30, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Jul 26, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 30, 2025 - LaLiga
Aug 22, 2025 - LaLiga
Aug 16, 2025 - LaLiga
Aug 9, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 6, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Jul 30, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 30, 2025 - LaLiga
Aug 16, 2025 - LaLiga
Aug 6, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Jul 30, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Jul 26, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
Jul 22, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 22, 2025 - LaLiga
Aug 9, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
May 18, 2025 - LaLiga
May 11, 2025 - LaLiga
Apr 20, 2025 - LaLiga
Apr 5, 2025 - LaLiga
Athletic Bilbao against Alavés : Head to Head (H2H)
67 %
17 %
17 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Jul 22, 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
May 11, 2025 - LaLiga
Dec 15, 2024 - LaLiga
Mar 16, 2024 - LaLiga
Jan 16, 2024 - Copa del Rey
Sep 22, 2023 - LaLiga
Alavés v Athletic Bilbao last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Missing players
A. Padilla
DefenderY. Alvarez
U. Egiluz
I. Lekue
MidfielderB. Prados
ForwardN. Williams
C. Benavidez
Most goals and assists
Athletic Bilbao
Alavés
R. Navarro
(1 Goals)
,
N. Williams
(1 Goals)
,
M. Sannadi
(1 Goals)
,
O. Sancet
(1 Goals)
,
A. Paredes
(1 Goals)
T. Martinez
(1 Goals)
, 
F. Tenaglia
(1 Goals)
,
C. Vicente
(1 Goals)
N. Williams
(2 Assists)
C. Alena
(1 Assists)
Athletic Bilbao - Alavés Key Points
- Bilbao are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games
- Alavés are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games
- The Over is 2-3 in Bilbao's last 5 games
- The Over is 1-4 in Alavés' last 5 games
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Our Athletic Bilbao vs Alavés Prediction
Athletic's forward play is spearheaded by the Williams brothers. Nico Williams has been particularly prolific on the flank, using his pace and ball skills to harry defenses and exploit spaces for scoring opportunities. Iñaki Williams has been the source of the vast majority of Athletic's most promising play throughout the campaign, usually fouling or setting up chances whenever he gets on the ball.
Alavés' key man for the campaign thus far has been forward Toni Martínez, who scored in the club's first victory and who has been their primary focal point up front, demonstrating the capacity to drop the ball down and dart into the penalty area for goals.
With the shape the two sides are in currently, Athletic Bilbao are clear favorites to win the derby. They have superior form, more quality throughout the team, and the boost of the home game at San Mamés. Alavés can turn it up for the derby and become more imposing and make life difficult for the visitors, and hopefully catch them on the counter.
However, if the visitors can steal the goal from a set piece or the counter, they can make it an interesting game, but an Athletic win is the likely outcome. Other than any derby-day aberration, Athletic's form and attacking ability should pull them through for another three points. Our prediction for Athletic Bilbao vs Deportivo Alavés: Under 2.5 goals.
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