La Liga’s Friday night fixture sees Alavés host Atlético Madrid on October 10th, 2026, with both sides navigating differing league campaigns. Alavés, currently sitting with 8 wins, 9 draws, and 14 losses, have shown resilience lately, securing one win, three draws, and just one defeat in their last five outings. Their 35 goals scored and 46 conceded highlight a struggle for consistency, reflected in their 26% win rate.
In contrast, Atlético Madrid arrive as clear favourites, boasting 17 wins, 6 draws, and 8 losses. Despite their superior goal difference (51 scored, 32 conceded) and a 55% win rate, Diego Simeone's side has experienced a dip in form, losing three of their last five matches. This creates a fascinating dynamic, as the visitors will be keen to reassert their dominance. Recent head-to-head encounters suggest tight affairs, with three of the last five ending in draws or one-goal margins. The odds favour an Atlético win (2.04), yet the draw (3.8) remains a strong contender given the historical parity and Atlético's recent wobble. Watch for a tactical battle, with Simeone likely prioritising defensive solidity against an Alavés side that will look to exploit any lingering uncertainty.
1. A. Sivera, 14. N. Tenaglia, 17. Jonny Otto, 16. V. Koski, 2. N. Valentini, 21. A. Rebbach, 23. C. Protesoni, 6. A. Guevara, 19. P. Ibanez, 15. L. Boye, 9. M. Diaz
13. J. Oblak, 18. M. Pubill, 21. C. Romero, 17. D. Hancko, 22. A. Grimaldo, 20. G. Simeone, 14. M. Llorente, 5. J. Cardoso, 10. A. Baena, 7. Lee Kang-In, 15. J. David
Match events
33' Goal Normal Goal — Alejandro Grimaldo (Atletico Madrid) (assists: Jonathan David)
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