Explore My Football Facts' detailed preview for Elche vs Deportivo Alavés in the La Liga. Stats, odds, predictions, and lineups for the 13:00 BST match.
Fixture Information
| Fixture | Elche vs Deportivo Alavés |
|---|---|
| Competition | La Liga |
| Date | Saturday, 09 May 2026 |
| Kick-off | 13:00 BST |
| Venue | Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero |
Match Prediction: Elche 1-1 Deportivo Alavés
Prediction Stats
Fulltime Result Probability
Both Teams To Score Probability
Over/Under 2.5 Probability
Last 5 Meetings
| League | Date | Match | Score | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 05 Oct 2025 |  Deportivo Alavés vs  Elche |
3 – 1 | Estadio de Mendizorroza |
| La Liga | 05 Feb 2022 | Elche vs Deportivo Alavés |
3 – 1 | Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero |
| La Liga | 26 Oct 2021 | Deportivo Alavés vs Elche |
1 – 0 | Estadio de Mendizorroza |
| La Liga | 11 May 2021 | Elche vs Deportivo Alavés |
0 – 2 | Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero |
| La Liga | 18 Oct 2020 | Deportivo Alavés vs Elche |
0 – 2 | Estadio de Mendizorroza |
Elche come into this with three wins from their last five league matches, and that run suggests they can carry a threat at home even if the recent loss at Celta de Vigo was a reminder that they are not fully secure. Deportivo Alavés have been involved in plenty of goals, with their last five league games producing two draws, two defeats and one win, so there is enough evidence for both sides to find openings. With no xG data available, the recent scorelines are the best guide, and they point towards a competitive game rather than a cautious one. Elche’s home wins over Atlético Madrid and Valencia also give them a decent platform.
Alavés have scored in four of their last five league matches, but they have also conceded in all five, which keeps the door open for Elche to make their pressure count. Elche’s own recent results show they can edge tight games, while Alavés have been less reliable at the back, especially in the 2-4 defeat to Athletic Club. The head-to-head record is mixed, so there is no strong historical edge to lean on either way. Match Prediction: Elche 2-1 Deportivo Alavés
Form Guide & Team Overview
Elche
Elche’s recent league form is encouraging, with three wins from their last five. They beat Real Oviedo 2-1 away, Atlético Madrid 3-2 at home and Valencia 1-0 at home, which shows they have been able to get results in different types of matches.
Their two defeats in that run were both narrow enough to suggest they have stayed competitive, losing 1-3 at Celta de Vigo and 0-1 at Rayo Vallecano. On balance, the recent results point to a side that can be trusted more at home than away.
Elche Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 3 May 2026 |  Celta de Vigo vs Elche |
3 – 1 | L | Estadio de Balaídos |
| La Liga | 26 Apr 2026 |  Real Oviedo vs Elche |
1 – 2 | W | Estadio Nuevo Carlos Tartiere |
| La Liga | 22 Apr 2026 | Elche vs  Atlético Madrid |
3 – 2 | W | Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero |
| La Liga | 11 Apr 2026 | Elche vs  Valencia |
1 – 0 | W | Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero |
| La Liga | 3 Apr 2026 |  Rayo Vallecano vs Elche |
1 – 0 | L | Estadio de Vallecas |
Deportivo Alavés
Deportivo Alavés have had a mixed spell, with one win, two draws and two defeats in their last five league matches. They beat Mallorca 2-1 at home, but they also lost 2-4 to Athletic Club at home and 1-2 away to Real Madrid.
The draws against Real Sociedad and Osasuna show they can stay in games, but the goals against column has been a concern. They have conceded in every one of those five league fixtures, which is a clear warning sign ahead of this trip.
Deportivo Alavés Last 5 Results
| League | Date | Match | Score | Result | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Liga | 2 May 2026 | Deportivo Alavés vs  Athletic Club |
2 – 4 | L | Estadio de Mendizorroza |
| La Liga | 25 Apr 2026 | Deportivo Alavés vs  Mallorca |
2 – 1 | W | Estadio de Mendizorroza |
| La Liga | 21 Apr 2026 |  Real Madrid vs Deportivo Alavés |
2 – 1 | L | Estadio Santiago Bernabéu |
| La Liga | 11 Apr 2026 |  Real Sociedad vs Deportivo Alavés |
3 – 3 | D | Anoeta Stadium |
| La Liga | 5 Apr 2026 | Deportivo Alavés vs  Osasuna |
2 – 2 | D | Estadio de Mendizorroza |
Team News & Injury Report
Elche
- Albert Niculaesei (Cruciate Ligament Injury)
Deportivo Alavés
- Carlos Protesoni (Muscle Injury)
Lineups & Tactical Setup
Elche (3-4-1-2)
Predicted lineup: Matías Dituro (Goalkeeper), David Affengruber (Defender), John Donald (Defender), Pedro Bigas (Defender), Adrià Pedrosa (Midfielder), Aleix Febas (Midfielder), Marc Aguado (Midfielder), Tete Morente (Midfielder), André Silva (Attacker), Gonzalo Villar (Attacker), Álvaro Rodríguez (Attacker)
Elche’s predicted 3-4-1-2 should give them a solid base with three centre-backs and enough midfield numbers to compete for second balls. The shape also leaves room for André Silva and Álvaro Rodríguez to work off each other, with Tete Morente likely helping link play from behind.
Deportivo Alavés (5-3-2)
Predicted lineup: Antonio Sivera (Goalkeeper), Abde Rebbach (Defender), Jonny Otto (Defender), Nahuel Tenaglia (Defender), Victor Parada (Defender), Ángel Pérez (Defender), Antonio Blanco (Midfielder), Denis Suárez (Midfielder), Pablo Ibáñez (Midfielder), Ibrahim Diabaté (Attacker), Toni Martínez (Attacker)
Deportivo Alavés’ predicted 5-3-2 should keep them compact and difficult to break down, especially with five across the back. It also gives them a platform to spring forward through Ibrahim Diabaté and Toni Martínez if they can win the ball and move quickly.
Key Battles & Players to Watch
| Elche | Deportivo Alavés | Text |
|---|---|---|
| Elche | Deportivo Alavés | André Silva against Abde Rebbach could be decisive if Elche can get their main attacker into central areas against a back line that has been conceding regularly. |
| Elche | Deportivo Alavés | Adrià Pedrosa against Antonio Blanco looks important because Elche will want Pedrosa to help control the left side and stop Alavés building through midfield. |
| Elche | Deportivo Alavés | André Silva is key for Elche because he has been named in the recent and predicted lineups and gives them a clear attacking reference in a side that has been scoring at home. |
| Elche | Deportivo Alavés | Ibrahim Diabaté is key for Deportivo Alavés because he offers a direct goal threat in a team that has been finding the net but also needs its forwards to make chances count. |
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