Spanish La Liga
2026-10-10 - Alaves vs Atl Madrid
A Sports Betting Pick by Gladiator
Football: Spain: La Liga - Round 8
Estadio de Mendizorroza (Vitoria-Gasteiz), Spain
Saturday, 10th October 2026 - Kick-Off 16:15 CEST
Alavés
Alavés have made an encouraging start to the new La Liga campaign, collecting 11 points from their opening seven matches. Quique Sánchez Flores' team currently occupy sixth position and have demonstrated that they can compete against stronger opposition.
Their defensive organisation has been particularly impressive, with only seven goals conceded in seven league matches. At the opposite end, Lucas Boyé has emerged as their main attacking threat, contributing four league goals.
Playing at Mendizorroza should give Alavés additional confidence. However, the hosts have some selection problems, with Koski and Mikel Rodríguez sidelined through injury and Facundo Garcés suspended.
Atlético Madrid
Atlético Madrid arrive in excellent form after securing three consecutive victories in all competitions. Diego Simeone's team have climbed to second position in La Liga with 16 points, five behind leaders Barcelona.
Their most impressive recent result was a 2-1 victory over Real Madrid in the Madrid derby. That performance demonstrated Atlético's ability to compete against elite opposition, combining defensive discipline with clinical attacking football.
Alejandro Grimaldo is available again following injury, providing Simeone with another option. Julián Álvarez's involvement remains uncertain, but Atlético have enough attacking quality and experience to approach this fixture with confidence.
Betting Verdict
Atlético Madrid are favourites, but this could prove considerably more difficult than their league positions suggest.
Alavés have been defensively solid this season and have an encouraging recent home record against Atlético, who have won only once in their last six visits to Mendizorroza.
Nevertheless, Simeone's team appear to be building momentum following their impressive derby victory. Their defensive organisation and greater individual quality should eventually make the difference against opponents who are unlikely to offer much space.
Rather than expecting a comfortable away victory, Under 2.5 Goals looks like an interesting option. Alavés' defensive record and Atlético's ability to manage difficult away matches suggest a relatively tight contest with limited clear-cut opportunities.
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The Pick :
Alaves 0-1 Atl Madrid
