Barcelona return to the Estadi Olimpic this weekend for a home fixture against Basque opposition. Our Barcelona vs Alaves prediction and La Liga betting tips consider whether they can build on last weekend’s big win.
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Barcelona vs Alaves prediction: Both teams to score in big home win
Key stats
- Our Barcelona vs Alaves betting tips take into account that seven of the Catalan team’s last eight games in La Liga have seen both teams score.
- 73% of Alaves away games in the league have seen both teams score.
- They’ve lost 64% of their road fixtures this term in La Liga.
Correct score prediction: Barcelona 4-1 Alaves
Barcelona had been going through a really bad run of league results, even if their cup performances had remained strong.
They at least got back on track in La Liga in emphatic fashion last weekend. If they can play anywhere near as well here, they should have too much for an Alaves side that has only won once under their new boss Chacho Coudet.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Barca the red hot favourites
- HOME: 1/5 (1.20) – 83.3%
- DRAW: 6/1 (7.00) – 14.3%
- AWAY: 11/1 (12.00) – 8.3%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
The hosts are the favourites according to the Barcelona vs Alaves odds, with an implied probability of 83.3% that they win this match.
They approach this game after a 2-2 draw against Atalanta in the Champions League, with Lamine Yamal and Ronald Araujo on target.
As for Alaves, they head into this following a 1-1 draw against Celta Vigo, with in-form Kike Garcia scoring again.
For more from the upcoming matches in Europe, today’s football betting tips look at some of the best picks.
Most recent H2Hs: Four straight wins for the Catalans
Our Barcelona vs Alaves prediction suggests Hansi Flick’s side will extend a four-game winning streak for the hosts in meetings between the two clubs.
Barca have won 13 of their last 15 against the Vitoria-based side in all competitions.
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Barcelona preview: Flick to mix things up?
We could see some light rotation from the home team. Flick is missing Marc-Andre ter Stegen, Andreas Christensen and Marc Bernal to injuries, while Inigo Martinez and Dani Olmo are both doubts.
Predicted Lineup: Szczesny (GK), G. Martin, Cubarsi, Araujo, Kounde, Pedri, Casado, Raphinha, F. Lopez, Yamal & Lewandowski
Spain La Liga 11/05/25
W Real Madrid 3 Barcelona 4 UEFA Champions League 06/05/25
L Inter Milan 4 Barcelona 3 Spain La Liga 03/05/25
W Valladolid 1 Barcelona 2 UEFA Champions League 30/04/25
D Inter Milan 3 Barcelona 3 Spain Copa del Rey 26/04/25
W Real Madrid 2 Barcelona 3
Alaves preview: Abqar serves ban
Central defensive regular Abdel Abqar is suspended for the visitors. Keeper Antonio Sivera is injured, while Joan Jordan remains a doubt in midfield.
Predicted Lineup: Owono (GK), M. Sanchez, Diarra, Mouriño, Tenaglia, Blanco, Guevara, C. Martin, Guridi, Vicente & Kike Garcia
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L Athletic Bilbao 1 CD Alaves 0 Spain La Liga 03/05/25
D Atletico Madrid 0 CD Alaves 0 Spain La Liga 23/04/25
W Real Sociedad 0 CD Alaves 1 Spain La Liga 20/04/25
D Sevilla 1 CD Alaves 1 Spain La Liga 13/04/25
L Real Madrid 1 CD Alaves 0
Player to watch – Robert Lewandowski
While Kylian Mbappe is closing in on him, Robert Lewandowski still leads the Pichichi race. The experienced striker has scored 17 goals in 20 appearances in La Liga this term.
Lewandowski ruthless against Alaves
The Poland international has an exceptional record against this opposition. He has scored six goals in his three previous games against Alaves, including all three in a 3-0 win in Vitoria earlier this term.