Atlético vs Alavés Predictions

Atlético vs Alavés is scheduled for kick off on 18 January, at 15:15. The game is set to take place at Riyadh Air Metropolitano, with Guillermo Cuadra Fernández officiating as the referee. This match is bound to be interesting with Atlético currently holding the 4th position in the table 26 points ahead of Alavés. Atlético have won 3 Spanish La Liga matches against Alavés out of the last 6 they have played. After their recent loss to Villarreal, Atlético is determined to redeem themselves. Atlético have won 15 of their last 19 Spanish La Liga matches at Riyadh Air Metropolitano. Alavés's away record stands at 4 victories from 19 games. Following their 2-1 loss to Rayo, Alavés is determined to bounce back with a win against Atlético.

Goal stats

Analysing both teams' stats is key to predicting the most likely score in this highly anticipated matchup. Atlético have scored over 1.5 goals in 74% of their matches this season while losing their clean sheet in 63% of games. Their total stands at 62 goals and 193 shots on target this Spanish La Liga season. Meanwhile, Alavés have scored 44 goals with 153 shots on target this season. They've managed over 1.5 goals in 71% of matches but conceded in 87% of games.

In their last 6 head-to-head clashes, Atlético scored 6 goals while Alavés scored 5 goals. Their last match on 18 January 2026 ended in 1-0 to Atlético.