Preview: Alavés vs Villarreal Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | LaLiga 2025-26

The Yellow Submarine emerged victorious when they last faced El Glorioso.

Deportivo Alaves are all set to host Villarreal CF for their matchweek 28 contest of the 2025-26 LaLiga. This is going to be an entertaining outing between these sides and is scheduled to take place at the Mendizorrotza Stadium.

El Glorioso have faced back-to-back defeats in their last two matches. They are coming in after being defeated 2-3 by Valencia in their league contest. Deportivo Alaves will be at home for their next fixture and it is not going to make things any easier for them. Having won just seven games, they are in 16th place on the league table.

The Yellow Submarines are coming in after securing a 2-1 win against Elche. It was not their best performance, but they managed to bag three important points. Villarreal CF will be putting up a strong fight against the hosts and will be eager to secure a win. They are in fourth place on the LaLiga points table at the moment.

Kick-off:

• Location: Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
• Stadium: Mendizorrotza Stadium
• Date: Saturday, March 14
• Kick-off Time: 01:30 AM IST (Friday, Mar 13; 08:00 PM GMT/ 03:00 PM ET/ 12:00 PM PT)
• Referee: TBA
• VAR: In use

𝗡𝗘𝗫𝗧 𝗠𝗔𝗧𝗖𝗛 · @alaveseng 🦊 pic.twitter.com/O6xNa2Zhmx

— Villarreal CF English (@VillarrealCFen) March 11, 2026

Form:

Alaves: L-D-D-L-L

Villarreal: L-W-W-L-W

Players to Watch

Lucas Boyé (Alaves)

Lucas Boyé is coming in after scoring a sensational brace in the previous league game for Deportivo Alaves, but it was still not enough to avoid the defeat. He will be looking to step up once again and will be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence. The 30-year-old has 10 goal contributions in the Spanish league competition this season.

Tajon Buchanan (Villarreal)

Tajon Buchanan was one of the goal scorers for Villarreal CF in their last matchup. It was a good performance by him and he will be keen to engrave his name on the scoresheet once again. In 25 LaLiga appearances this season, he has scored six goals and has an assist to his name.

Match Facts

• Deportivo Alaves have failed to secure a win in their last five attempts.
• Villarreal CF have won three of their last four matches.
• The Yellow Submarines have secured two wins in their last five meetings against El Glorioso.

Alaves vs Villarreal: Betting Tips and Odds

• Villarreal to win @6/5 Coral
• Goals over 3.5 @13/5 Paddy Power
• Georges Mikautadze to score @2/1 BetVictor

Injury and Team News

Deportivo Alaves will miss out on the services of Ander Guevara, Jon Pacheco and Facundo Garces. They are suspended. Carlos Prostesoni might also sit out due to a lack of fitness.

Juan Foyth and Pau Cabanes are not going to be in action for Villarreal. They are injured. Logan Costa and Pau Navarro are likely to miss out due to their fitness issues.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 33

Alaves won: 16

Villarreal won: 14

Draws: 3

Predicted Lineups

Alaves predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Sivera (GK); Tenaglia, Protesoni, Lekhedim, Jonny; Perez, Guridi, Blanco, Alena; Martinez, Boye

Villarreal predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Luiz Júnior (GK); Mouriño, Veiga, Marin, Cardona; Buchanan, Comesana, Gueye, Moleiro; Pepe, Mikautadze

Match Prediction

The hosts will be desperate for a win and the Yellow Submarines will be looking to put up a strong fight. Villarreal CF are likely to come out on top to secure three points against Deportivo Alaves.

Prediction: Alaves 2-3 Villarreal

Telecast Details

India: Fancode

UK: Premier Sports

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: SuperSport

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