Athletic Bilbao - Deportivo Alavés predictions

The home team is the obvious choice for anyone looking to bet on favourites. The match is not completely one-sided, though, which is why you may actually get worthwhile returns.

With a matchup like this, it seems like we already know the outcome. Deportivo Alavés stand little chance of achieving anything except an appearance. Most bookies price an away win for this match at 6.78, marking an insurmountable difference.

The 0:2 victory Athletic Bilbao pulled off at Las Palmas last round was quite predictable, but it was still a convincing show of force. They dominated the proceedings throughout the match, more than earning the 3 points.

The away team are coming on the back of a 1:0 home win. The showdown against Rayo Vallecano was not the easiest of matchups, but they confidently maintained a lead throughout the runtime, displaying the solid form.

Team from Bilbao are a force to be reckoned with when met on their home turf, which is the case here. They currently have a trend going on with more than 5 goals scored over the last 3 home games, and they’ll certainly be looking to continue it.

The previous two La Liga clashes Alaves played ended with either one goal on the board or none at all. That doesn’t make for exciting viewing, but it can signal a decent Under 5 Goals opportunity.

The recent head-to-head records show that this is very much a one-sided matchup. Athletic Bilbao dominated the proceedings the last couple of times the two teams met, and secured victories with a decisive goal advantage each time.

Despite being seen as underdogs by most online bookmakers, the visiting team will be able to give their all this Saturday. They have no reported injuries or suspensions going in, so at least they’ll be able to rely on their best players and strategies.

And Under 2.5 Goals is the perfect wager for this fixture. A quick glance at these teams’ statistics will tell you all you need to know about their concession rates, which is why it’s a fairly safe bet, generally priced at around 1.75.