Preview: Atletico Madrid vs Alaves Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | LaLiga 2025-26

The last two outings between these clubs ended in a draw.

Atletico Madrid are all set to battle it out against Deportivo Alaves for their matchweek 20 contest of the 2025-26 LaLiga. This is going to be an interesting outing between these clubs, taking place at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano.

The Diego Simeone-led side are not in top form at the moment. They will be at home for their upcoming contest, hence keeping them confident from the start.

Atletico Madrid secured a 1-0 win against Deportivo La Coruna in their Copa del Rey contest. They are in fourth place on the league table at the moment.

Deportivo Alaves have been very inconsistent with their performances this season. They also secured a win against Rayo Vallecano in their Spanish cup contest.

Their efforts in the LaLiga have been underwhelming. Having won five of their 19 league matches, Babazorros are placed 16th on the points table.

Kick-off:

• Location: Madrid, Spain
• Stadium: Riyadh Air Metropolitano
• Date: Sunday, January 18
• Kick-off Time: 08:45 p.m. IST/ 03:15 p.m. GMT/ 10:15 a.m. ET/ 07:15 a.m. PT
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form:

Atleti: W-W-D-L-W

Alaves: W-L-D-L-W

Players to Watch

Alexander Sørloth (Atletico Madrid)

Alexander Sørloth is going to be one of the main men in the attacking front for Atletico Madrid. In 18 LaLiga appearances, he has scored five goals and will be looking to add more to his tally. The 30-year-old is going to be a constant threat to the opponent’s defence.

Carlos Vicente (Alaves)

Carlos Vicente will be looking to step up his game so that he can help his side in the attacking front. He scored an important goal for Deportivo Alaves in their previous Copa del Rey outing and will be keen to extend his goal-scoring run. In 19 league games of the ongoing campaign, he has scored four goals.

Match Facts

• Atletico Madrid have won three of their last five matches.
• Deportivo Alaves have secured two wins in their last five attempts.
• Two of the last five games between these clubs have ended in a draw.

Atletico Madrid vs Alaves: Betting Tips and Odds

• Atletico Madrid to win @19/50 bet365
• Alexander Sørloth to score @27/20 BetMGM
• Goals under 3.5 @7/19 Unibet

Injury and Team News

Clement Lenglet and Nicolas Gonzales are not going to be in action for Atletico Madrid. They are injured.

Deportivo Alaves will miss out on the services of Facundo Garces due to his suspension. Aitor Manas, Lucas Boye and Youssef Enriquez might sit out due to a lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 34

Atelti won: 18

Alaves won: 9

Draws: 7

Predicted Lineups

Atletico Madrid predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Oblak (GK); Llorente, Pubill, Hancko, Ruggeri; Simeone, Le Normand, Koke, Baena; Sorloth, Alvarez

Alaves predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Sivera (GK); Jonny, Tenaglia, Pacheco, Parada; Ibáñez, Blanco; Vincente, Guridi, Alena; Martinez

Match Prediction

Both of these clubs will be looking for a win here. Atletico de Madrid are likely to come out on top to secure a win against Deportivo Alaves in their upcoming LaLiga clash.

Prediction: Atleti 2-1 Alaves

Telecast Details

India: FanCode

UK: Premier Sports

USA: ESPN+

Nigeria: SuperSport

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