Athletic Club could be unofficial ‘world champions’ on Saturday if they win against Alavés at Estadio Mendizorroza. The match is set for May 2, 2026, at 17:30.
Alavés enters the game after a recent victory, having won their last match against Mallorca 2-1. They have had a mixed performance in La Liga with 2 wins, 3 losses, and 5 draws in their last 10 league games.
Key statistics:
- Alavés has averaged 48.3% possession in their last 10 league games.
- Athletic Club has won only 4 of their last 10 league games, losing 5 and drawing 1.
- Antonio Martinez leads Alavés with 7 goals this season.
- Gorka Guruzeta is the top scorer for Athletic Club with 5 goals.
The last encounter between these teams ended with a narrow victory for Alavés, who won that match 1-0. Ernesto Valverde recently marked his milestone of coaching his 500th match as head coach of Athletic Club during their last game against Alavés.
Yet, betting analysts suggest that Alavés +0.25 looks like a value bet on the Asian Handicap. Fans will watch closely to see if Athletic can claim the unofficial title they have held five times before, most recently in the year 2000.
