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Athletic Bilbao will hope to improve their fortunes when they take on Deportivo Alaves at Estadio de Mendizorozza on Saturday.
The visitors have lost three of their last four matches and are on a four-game losing streak on the road.
Alaves, on the other hand, will look to put some distance between themselves and the relegation zone.
Read our Alaves vs Athletic Bilbao prediction, preview and betting tips below. You can also check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
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Alaves vs Athletic Bilbao key stats
- Deportivo Alaves’ last seven matches produced goals at both ends.
- At least three goals were scored in each of Alaves' last five games.
- Athletic Bilbao opened the scoring in six of the last eight H2Hs.
Alaves vs Athletic Bilbao preview: Hosts to complete the sweep?
| Alaves | vs | Athletic Bilbao |
|---|---|---|
| 16th | Position | 10th |
| 36 | Points | 41 |
| 38 | Goals For | 36 |
| 49 | Goals Against | 48 |
| 3 | Clean Sheets | 6 |
| 13th | Home Rank | 8th |
| 14th | Away Rank | 15th |
*These figures were accurate at the time of publishing.
Deportivo Alaves halted their winless run with a 2-1 victory over Mallorca in their last league outing. Although the hosts have not been particularly consistent of late, they are unbeaten in four consecutive home games, three of which ended in stalemates.
As things stand, 16th-placed Alaves are only two points above the relegation zone, and with only five matches left to play, they will need all the points they can get.
Quique Sanchez Flores cannot rely on the services of Lucas Boye for this game. The Argentine forward has scored 11 league goals this term, and his absence is a huge blow for the hosts.
Midfielder Carlos Benavidez is another absentee for Alaves, with the Uruguayan having missed action for the team since March due to a leg injury.
On the other hand, Athletic Bilbao suffered a 3-2 defeat against Atletico Madrid last weekend in a game they were leading at the half-time break.
Not only have the visitors lost four consecutive away games in all competitions, but they also failed to score in three of them.
Ernesto Valverde's men are only three points behind sixth-placed Getafe, so they have a realistic chance of securing a European spot.
The visitors have no outright absentees for this game, but Maroan Sannadi and Inigo Lekue will have to be assessed to confirm their availability.
Alaves vs Athletic Bilbao form guide & betting tips
| Alaves | vs | Athletic Bilbao |
|---|---|---|
| W-D-D-L-W | Form | W-L-L-W-L |
| 8 | Points | 6 |
| 6th | Form Table | 14th |
| 12 | Goals For | 6 |
| 11 | Goals Against | 8 |
Whispers Predicts: Alaves 2-2 Athletic Bilbao
Despite their recent shortcomings, Athletic Bilbao are considered favourites by the bookies at 2.65.
However, it is worth mentioning that the spoils were shared in three of Alaves' last four home games and in two of the last three H2Hs at this stadium.
For this reason, we fancy a draw at 3.49.
Furthermore, two of Alaves' last four home games ended 2-2, and this exact result can be backed at 14.50.
> BTTS - Yes at 1.80 | Likelihood: Probable
> Over 2.5 goals at 2.05 | Likelihood: Probable
> Match result - Draw at 3.49 | Likelihood: Possible
> Draw & BTTS - Yes at 4.40 | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct score: 2-2 at 14.50 | Likelihood: Outsider