Alaves 1-0 Villarreal: result and AI prediction

AI match recap

Villarreal arrive searching for their first league win, but Mendizorroza has repeatedly been an awkward stop for them and Alavés have begun with real defensive discipline. The visitors possess more creative depth, especially if Gerard Moreno joins Mikautadze, yet their back line has given opponents opportunities in both opening fixtures. Alavés can hurt them with direct forward play, aggressive second-ball work and the energy Mariano Díaz has brought early in the season. The absence of Garcés slightly weakens the home defensive options, making Villarreal’s movement in the channels the main test.

Head-to-head analysis

Alavés are unbeaten in the last five home league meetings with Villarreal, including several draws and narrow home wins. Across the broader recent series, however, the fixture has been more balanced, with Villarreal also recording emphatic wins in their own stadium.

Injuries and absences

Facundo Garcés’s suspension trims Alavés’ defensive depth and puts extra emphasis on the remaining centre-backs’ handling of Mikautadze’s channel movement. Villarreal have no reported absences in the latest availability update, although final team news should be checked against the official squads.

Form (last 5)

Alaves vs Villarreal stats

Last meetings

• 2026-03-13Alaves 1-1 Villarreal
• 2026-01-10Villarreal 3-1 Alaves
• 2025-03-08Alaves 1-0 Villarreal
• 2024-11-09Villarreal 3-0 Alaves
• 2024-02-10Alaves 1-1 Villarreal
• 2023-10-22Villarreal 1-1 Alaves

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