Alaves welcome Villarreal to Mendizorroza on 28 August 2026, with kickoff scheduled for . The fixture forms part of the ongoing Spain La Liga schedule and brings together two sides looking to deliver a strong performance.
Alaves focus on staying compact and organised.
Villarreal prefer a system that balances attack and defence.
Alaves have struggled to find rhythm, producing a patchy run of results. Recent fluctuations suggest outcomes are still unpredictable.
While the numbers are comparable, Villarreal have shown strong momentum, remaining difficult to beat in recent weeks. The team should continue to build on their recent results.
Villarreal form remains fairly steady regardless of location.
Alaves's defensive record has been inconsistent, with clean sheets hard to come by. Concentration at the back will be key.
In contrast, Villarreal have clear defensive issues, conceding goals regularly. They will need to tighten things up at the back.
Villarreal's defensive record is consistent both home and away.
Alaves have had some open matches, while others have remained tight. Game tempo has varied from match to match.
However, Villarreal's fixtures tend to be attack-minded and lively. Chances tend to be created at both ends.
Villarreal's fixtures are far more entertaining at home than away.
Alaves have consistently managed to find the net in recent matches. Their forward line looks sharp and confident.
Meanwhile, Villarreal have been highly reliable in attack, finding the net in almost every recent match. Opponents are under constant pressure when facing their attack.
Villarreal's scoring form shows only minor variation between home and away.
