Prediction: Barcelona Vs Alaves

La Liga favorites Barcelona host Alaves in Catalonia on Saturday night.

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Here you can find all the key statistics of the Barcelona vs Alaves H2H match ahead of Saturday’s La Liga clash with Catalonia.

Verdict: Barcelona will win both legs

Best odds: 4/5

Bookmaker: BetUS

Barcelona

Starting with the hosts, Barcelona could still lead the chase at the top of the La Liga table, but Hansi Flick’s superstar side look to be a much-favored force this weekend. Finally, a 2-1 defeat at home to arch-rivals Real Madrid last time out saw the former Bayern Munich boss suffer back-to-back defeats in all competitions for the first time since February. Barcelona are also looking for some crucial defensive stability, having watched their early Champions League run come to an end as they suffered a 4-2 defeat against European reigning champions PSG in Paris last week. Despite marking their return from September’s extended international break with a routine 3-0 win against Getafe, it was Saturday’s hosts’ only clean sheet in their previous nine consecutive appearances in all competitions.

Barcelona team news

Xavi Espart, 19, limped off in the first half hour against Real Madrid last weekend and is expected to be out for two months with an ankle injury. Similarly, Spanish international Dani Olmo is also recovering from a recent groin problem and will not play any part in Catalonia.

Brazilian superstar Raphinha, who has enjoyed a record-breaking start to the 2026/27 season and has already registered 16 direct goal contributions in his first 9 La Liga games (13 goals, 3 assists), will lead Barca’s attack. Despite receiving the Ballon d’Or this week, Lamine Yamal will partner Raphinha in the final third.

Alaves

Alaves cemented their place as one of Spain’s latest surprise packages as the visitors picked up 10 points from their ongoing La Liga campaign in August. However, despite opening their fixtures this weekend sat close to the European spots, with Quique Sanchez Flores seeing his side fall uncomfortably low. They missed what they saw as a golden opportunity last time out as they were forced to settle for a 1-1 draw with leading relegation contenders Malaga, the former Watford boss saw his side register just two points from their previous six La Liga outings. While Alaves managed a 1-0 victory when they host Barcelona in a La Liga match in the Basque country on May 13, Flores’ weak side could not have asked for a tougher test this weekend.

Alaves Team News

Alaves, who have been out since late August and are still struggling with an ankle injury, will travel to Catalonia this weekend without summer signing and former Real Sociedad midfielder Mikel Rodriguez. For once, Barcelona youngster Denis Suarez can be fully recalled in the middle of the park.

Former Real Madrid star Mariano Diaz, who has recorded seven direct goal contributions in 10 La Liga appearances this season (3 goals, 4 assists), will play a leading role in the final third. Now in his sixth campaign in the Basque country, Argentine defender Nahuel Tenaglia will start at the back.

The main factors between Barcelona vs Alaves should be considered

Barcelona and Alaves last met in La Liga on May 13, with the visitors securing a sensational 1-0 victory in the Basque country on Saturday.
For the first time since February, “Barcelona” lost in a row in all competitions.
Flick’s defending champions have picked up just one point from their previous nine games across all fronts.
Alaves have won just two points from their previous six games in La Liga.
Brazilian superstar Raphinha scored 16 direct goals in his first 9 La Liga games (13 goals, 3 assists).

The result

Although Alaves managed a stunning 1-0 win when they welcomed Barcelona to the Basque Country for La Liga in May, Saturday’s visitors are set for a formidable challenge here. Flick’s defending champions have rightly been tipped as a relegation challenger in Catalonia this weekend, meeting a Barca side desperately looking for a vital boost. With Alaves having picked up just a pair of points from their previous six consecutive La Liga games, Barcelona will be sure to make a statement at home.