Primera Division
Wed, May 13, 2026
Deportivo Alavés 1 - 0 FC Barcelona
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Prediction: Barcelona Win & OV 2.5
Results: None as Deportivo won with 1 goal
Pre-Match Takeaways
- Deportivo Alavés home form: W3 D4 L3 (1.2 goals/game scored, 1.3 conceded)
- FC Barcelona away form: W7 D0 L3 (2.2 goals/game scored, 1.3 conceded)
- Goals expected: Over 2.5 in 60% of Deportivo Alavés's and 80% of FC Barcelona's recent games
FC Barcelona, fresh off clinching the La Liga title with a 2–0 win over Real Madrid, travel to face relegation-threatened Deportivo Alavés on May 13, 2026. Barcelona are heavy favorites, but Alavés’ survival fight and home crowd could make this a tricky contest.
Quick Signals
- FC Barcelona sit 1st while Deportivo Alavés are 18th — 17 places apart
- Both teams scoring regularly: BTTS in 80% of Deportivo Alavés's and 60% of FC Barcelona's games
Key Signals
- 6 of 10 (60%) of Over 2.5 in last 10 H2H
- 60% FC Barcelona BTTS rate
- Barcelona rotation: Flick may rest stars, opening chances for Alavés.
- Alavés desperation: Fighting for survival, expect aggressive pressing.
- Momentum: Barcelona chasing symbolic 100-point season milestone.
Standings:
Barcelona: 1st, 91 points (already champions).
Alavés: 18th, 37 points (one point behind safety).
Recent Form:
Barcelona: 11 straight La Liga wins, including El Clásico victory vs Real Madrid.
Alavés: Only 2 wins in last 10, drew 1–1 vs Elche last weekend.
Tactical Insights
Barcelona
Strengths: Best attack (91 goals) and defense (31 conceded).
Key players:
Marcus Rashford – scored in El Clásico.
Robert Lewandowski – clinical finisher.
Ferran Torres – versatile forward.
Style: High possession (67.5%), fluid attacking rotations.
Note: Hansi Flick may rotate squad after title celebrations.
Alavés
Strengths: Improved attack under Quique Sánchez Flores (1.8 goals avg last 5 games).
Key players:
Toni Martínez – 7 goals in last 7 matches.
Antonio Blanco – midfield anchor.
Weaknesses: Conceded in 20 straight league games, averaging 2.2 goals against per match.
Squad issues: Lucas Boyé and Facundo Garcés unavailable; Guridi and Martínez doubtful.
Outcome:
Barcelona Win
OV 2.5
Barcelona: 1st, 91 points (already champions).
Alavés: 18th, 37 points (one point behind safety).
Recent Form:
Barcelona: 11 straight La Liga wins, including El Clásico victory vs Real Madrid.
Alavés: Only 2 wins in last 10, drew 1–1 vs Elche last weekend.
Tactical Insights
Barcelona
Strengths: Best attack (91 goals) and defense (31 conceded).
Key players:
Marcus Rashford – scored in El Clásico.
Robert Lewandowski – clinical finisher.
Ferran Torres – versatile forward.
Style: High possession (67.5%), fluid attacking rotations.
Note: Hansi Flick may rotate squad after title celebrations.
Alavés
Strengths: Improved attack under Quique Sánchez Flores (1.8 goals avg last 5 games).
Key players:
Toni Martínez – 7 goals in last 7 matches.
Antonio Blanco – midfield anchor.
Weaknesses: Conceded in 20 straight league games, averaging 2.2 goals against per match.
Squad issues: Lucas Boyé and Facundo Garcés unavailable; Guridi and Martínez doubtful.
Outcome:
Barcelona Win
OV 2.5
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