Elche vs Alaves prediction, preview & betting tips – 09/05/26

A crucial encounter in the race to avoid relegation looms at Estadio Martinez Valero on Saturday afternoon as Elche and Alaves face off in round 35 of the 2025-26 La Liga season.

Both teams will head into this weekend's meeting off the back of respective defeats last time out, and given their current league standings, coming away empty-handed once again would be detrimental to their survival hopes.

In addition to our Elche vs Alaves prediction below, check out the rest of today's betting tips.

Elche vs Alaves key stats

• Elche have won each of their last four home matches and are unbeaten in six straight games on home turf.
• Eight of the last 10 clashes involving the hosts have yielded at least three goals.
• Alaves are on a dismal run of 16 outings across all competitions since their last clean sheet.
• It is no surprise that Saturday's visitors have managed just one victory from their most recent five outings (D2, L2).

Elche vs Alaves preview: More home comfort for Los Ilicitanos

Elche	vs	Alaves
14th	Position	18th
38	Points	36
45	Goals For	40
53	Goals Against	53
7	Clean Sheets	3
6th	Home Rank	13th
20th	Away Rank	16th

Fresh from earning their first away league victory of the season at the 16th attempt, Elche were aiming for back-to-back wins on the road against Celta Vigo at Estadio Abanca Balaidos, but ultimately suffered a comprehensive 3-1 defeat.

That result snapped a three-match winning streak for Eder Sarabia's side, who had just begun to pull away from the drop zone. They are now back in the thick of a frenetic relegation battle with four games remaining.

Only six points separate 12th-placed Valencia and 19th-placed Levante, with several twists and turns expected before the season concludes. Els Frangiverds are well aware of how crucial their home form will be, having collected 31 of their 38 points on home soil.

Whispers Insight

Elche rank third in La Liga for average ball possession (57.9%).

Each of the last three meetings between Elche and Alaves has ended in a home victory—a trend Saturday's hosts will hope continues as they seek revenge for their 3-1 defeat in the reverse fixture back in October.

With German Valera set to return from suspension, Elche are close to full strength. Adam Boayar and Yago Santiago remain the only guaranteed absentees this weekend.

Leading 2-1 late on against Athletic Club, Alaves looked poised to secure back-to-back wins for only the second time this season, but a late collapse saw them fall to a 4-2 defeat.

A win would have lifted Quique Sánchez Flores’s side as high as 12th, but instead they have slipped into the bottom three following victories for Mallorca and Sevilla over Girona and Real Sociedad respectively.

Whispers Insight

Alaves' Antonio Blanco has made more interceptions per game (1.6) than any player in the division.

Having finished just two points above the drop zone last season, El Glorioso now need another narrow escape to preserve their three-year stay in La Liga.

Alaves face champions-elect Barcelona after this weekend’s clash, further raising the stakes on what is already a crucial relegation six-pointer.

Elche vs Alaves form guide & betting tips

Elche	vs	Alaves
L-W-W-W-L	League Form	D-D-L-W-L
9	Points	5
6th	Form Table	17th
7	Goals For	10
7	Goals Against	12
L-W-W-W-L	Form (all comps)	D-D-L-W-L

Whispers predicts: Elche 2-1 Alaves

Despite being embroiled in a relegation battle, only five teams have collected more home points than Elche this season, making them clear favourites on Saturday. A home win at 2.25 offers strong appeal.

However, despite Elche’s impressive home form, they have struggled defensively, keeping just two clean sheets in nine home matches this year – positive news for those considering Both Teams to Score at 1.66.

Since returning from injury, Andre Silva has netted three goals in four starts, including a brace against Atletico Madrid in his most recent home appearance. He is priced at 2.37 to score anytime, which looks like good value.

Whispers' Tips

> Elche to win | Likelihood: Probable

> Both Teams to Score | Likelihood: Probable

> Andre Silva to score anytime | Likelihood: Probable

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