Alaves vs Athletic Club Preview
- Tournament: LaLiga
- Date: Sunday, December 15, 2024
- Time: 3:15 pm GMT
- Venue: Mendizorroza
Deportivo Alaves will host Athletic Club at the Medizorroza Stadium in their LaLiga clash on Sunday, December 15. Both sides have had a contrasting season so far and will be keen to get all three points.
Alaves finished 10th in LaLiga season but find themselves in 15th place after 16 games this time around. They have managed four wins, three draws, and nine defeats so far. They are just two points above the relegation zone and need points to increase that gap.
Athletic Club, meanwhile, have been flying recently and find themselves in fourth place in the table, six points behind leaders Barcelona. They have managed nine wins, five draws, and three defeats in their 17 league games so far.
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Alaves Team News
Alaves have all of their players available for the clash against Athletic Club on Sunday.
Athletic Club Team News
Athletic Club, meanwhile, will be without Ander Herrera, Nico Williams, and Yeray Alvarez due to their respective injuries. They are all expected to return in late December or January 2025.
Predicted Lineups
Alaves predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Antonio Sivera
Defenders: Moussa Diarra, Santiago Mourino, Abdelkabir Abqar, Nahuel Tanaglia
Midfielders: Joan Jordan, Antonio Blanco, Jon Guridi
Attackers: Carlos Martin, Kike Garcia, Carlos Vicente
Athletic Club predicted lineup (4-2-3-1):
Goalkeeper: Julen Agirrezabala
Defenders: Yuri Berchiche, Aitor Paredes, Vivian, Andoni Gorosabel
Midfielders: Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta, Mikel Jauregizar, Oihan Sancet
Attackers: Inaki Williams, Gorka Guruzeta, Alex Berenguer
Alaves vs Athletic Club H2H Record
In their previous 19 meetings, Athletic Club have won nine times, Alaves have won four times and six matches ended in a draw.
Last 5 results:
| Athletic Club 2-0 Alaves | LaLiga | March 17, 2024 |
| Athletic Club 2-0 Alaves | Copa del Rey | January 17, 2024 |
| Alaves 0-2 Athletic Club | LaLiga | September 23, 2023 |
| Athletic Club 1-1 Alaves | Club Friendlies | August 6, 2022 |
| Alaves 0-0 Athletic Club | LaLiga | January 9, 2022 |
Key Players to watch in Alaves vs Athletic Club
Kike Garcia
The Spanish striker is Deportivo Alaves’ top scorer this season and has reached that milestone in the last two games. He’s scored seven goals in 16 games across competitions this season.
Kike Garcia has scored four goals in his last two games. He scored a brace in their Copa del Rey penalty-shootout defeat against Deportivo Minera before scoring another brace in their 2-2 draw against Osasuna in LaLiga.
Garcia hadn’t scored in four matches before that and hence, will be keen to keep this goalscoring run going. Overall, he’s registered 10 goals and two assists in 51 games for Alaves since arriving from Osasuna in 2023.
Oihan Sancet
The Spanish attacking midfielder is the top scorer for Athletic Club despite possessing some incredible attacking talent. He has scored eight goals and provided two assists in 18 games across competitions this season.
Sancet has scored two goals and provided two assists in his last four appearances across competitions. Notably, Athletic Club have lost winger Nico Williams due to an injury for a few weeks. Hence, in his absence, Sancet will be the main man for the club in attack. He will also be keen to keep his G/A run going against Alaves.
Alaves vs Athletic Club Prediction
Alaves find themselves just two points above the relegation zone and their recent form backs their position as well. They are without a win in their last five games across competitions, which also includes a penalty-shootout exit in the Copa del Rey second round.
Alaves have lost two and drawn two of their last four La Liga games and desperately need to turn it around if they are to stay above the relegation zone. However, Athletic Club won’t be an easy test as they are unbeaten in their last 12 games across competitions, having won their last six.
They have beaten Real Madrid, Villarreal and Fenerbahce in their last three games and will be the firm favorites to take all three points on Sunday. Moreover, a win could see them consolidate their place in the top four in the table as well. Despite Nico Williams’ absence, they should be able to seal the win.
Predicted Score: Alaves 1-2 Athletic
Where to watch Alaves vs Athletic Club Live?
| Country | Where to Watch |
| USA | ESPN+ |
| UK | Amazon Prime |
| India | GXR World |
| Spain | Movistar |
FAQs
Q. When is Alaves vs Athletic Club?
A. It’s on Sunday (December 15) at 3:15 pm GMT at Mendizorroza
Q. Where to watch Alaves vs Athletic Club for free?
A. Soccerstreams, Footybite, etc.
Q. What is the predicted score for Alaves vs Athletic Club?
A. The predicted score is Alaves 1-2 Athletic Club
Q. What is the head-to-head record for Alaves vs Athletic Club?
A. In their last 19 meetings, Athletic Club have won nine times, Alaves have won four times while six matches ended in draws.