Alaves vs Villarreal Prediction & Betting Tips (13 March)

Deportivo Alavés welcome Villarreal to Mendizorroza in a clash that feels heavier than the table alone suggests. Luis García Plaza’s side have been battling inconsistency in recent weeks, with narrow defeats and hard-fought draws shaping the mood around Vitoria-Gasteiz. Their recent trip to Mestalla ended in a spirited but painful loss to Valencia by 3-2, underlining both their attacking potential and defensive fragility. Off the pitch, talk has focused on how Alavés respond to a demanding run of fixtures and whether the current squad depth is enough to navigate injuries and suspensions as the season enters its decisive stretch.

Form-wise, Alavés arrive with a mixed bag: a frustrating defeat away to Levante by 2-0 was followed by a more encouraging home draw against Girona, where they showed resilience to secure a 2-2 result. Earlier in February they also battled Sevilla to a 1-1 draw and suffered a 0-2 home setback against Getafe, plus a dramatic 3-2 Copa del Rey loss to Real Sociedad. Recent news around the club has centred on tightening up defensively and making better use of their wide players, with local media highlighting the need for sharper decision-making in the final third if Alavés are to turn performances into points.

Villarreal, meanwhile, come into this fixture with a slightly more positive trend despite their own bumps along the way. They recently produced a strong home display to beat Valencia 2-1, and also claimed a solid away win at Levante and an emphatic 4-1 victory over Espanyol. However, the heavy defeat at Barcelona by 4-1 and a loss at Getafe reminded everyone that this Villarreal side can still be vulnerable under pressure. In the last two months, much of the news around the Yellow Submarine has focused on injuries—most notably long-term issues for Juan Foyth and young defender Cabanes—forcing tactical tweaks and greater responsibility on the remaining senior defenders.

Those absences at the back, combined with Alavés’ tendency to create chances at home, suggest a match where both teams can realistically find the net. Mendizorroza has seen its share of high-intensity encounters lately, and Villarreal’s recent blend of attacking fluency and defensive uncertainty points toward another open contest. With Alavés still searching for a statement win and Villarreal eager to consolidate their push up the table, a tight scoreline feels likely rather than a rout. Balancing current form, injuries, and recent results, a plausible outcome for this LaLiga meeting is a narrow away victory, with a predicted correct score of 1 : 2.

• Summary: Deportivo Alavés played against Villarreal in 1 matches this season. Currently, Deportivo Alavés rank 16th, while Villarreal hold 4th position. Looking to compare the best-rated player on both teams? Sofascore's rating system assigns each player a specific rating based on numerous data factors.
• Alaves Feedinco Rating: 6.72
• Villarreal Feedinco Rating: 6.86