Athletic Club vs Deportivo Alavés Prediction: Lineup, ODDs & H2H

Athletic Club vs Deportivo Alavés to San Mamés on March 16th, 2024, for a La Liga clash with contrasting objectives. Athletic Club, currently sitting comfortably in 5th place, aims to solidify their position in the European spots. Deportivo Alavés, on the other hand, is embroiled in a relegation battle, desperately needing points to avoid the drop.

Match Details:

• Competition: La Liga – Round 29
• Date: Saturday, March 16, 2024
• Time: 20:00 UTC (3:00 PM GMT, 10:00 AM PST)
• Venue: San Mamés Stadium, Bilbao, Spain
• Teams:
  • Athletic Club: Currently ranked 5th in La Liga
  • Deportivo Alavés: Currently ranked 13th in La Liga (relegation zone is tight, position could change)

Prediction:

Athletic Club is the clear favorite at home. Their superior squad and strong home record suggest a comfortable win. However, Alavés’ relegation fight might add a layer of unpredictability. A dominant win for Athletic Club or a surprising win for Alavés with a defensive approach are possibilities.

Lineups (Predicted):

Athletic Club (4-3-3):

• Goalkeeper: Unai Simón
• Defenders: De Marcos, Vivian, Martínez, Yuri Berchiche
• Midfielders: Dani García, Muniain, Vesga
• Forwards: Williams, Sancet, Berenguer

Deportivo Alavés (4-4-2):

• Goalkeeper: Pacheco
• Defenders: Laguardia, Abqar, Rodríguez, Duarte
• Midfielders: Pina, Moya, Benavídez, Rioja
• Forwards: Joselu, Rioja

Odds :

• Athletic Club Win: -400 (71.43% implied probability)
• Draw: +450 (22.22% implied probability)
• Deportivo Alavés Win: +1000 (10.00% implied probability)

Head-to-Head (H2H):

• Historically, Athletic Club has dominated this fixture, winning 8 out of the last 15 meetings compared to Alavés’ 4 victories.
• However, Alavés did pull off a surprising 1-0 win in their last encounter at their home stadium.