Athletic Club Bilbao vs Deportivo Alavés: match statistics
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Athletic Club Bilbao vs Deportivo Alavés: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Athletic Club Bilbao plays Deportivo Alavés in La Liga (Spain). The game is scheduled for September 19, 2026. Venue: San Mamés Barria.
Recent form
Athletic Club Bilbao has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Deportivo Alavés has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Athletic Club Bilbao scores 1.40 goals per game and allows 1.20. Deportivo Alavés scores 1.83 and allows 1.00. Games in this league average 3.05 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 40% of Athletic Club Bilbao's games and 50% of Deportivo Alavés's. The Over 2.5 rates are 40% and 50%, compared with league averages of 56% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Deportivo Alavés has the higher season xG average, 1.60 to 1.57 per game. Athletic Club Bilbao takes 14.0 shots per game, while Deportivo Alavés takes 14.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Athletic Club Bilbao leads at halftime in 20% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Deportivo Alavés leads at halftime in 33% and scores 1.17 after halftime.
When the teams score
Athletic Club Bilbao's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (2 goals). For Deportivo Alavés, it is minutes 76-90+ (4 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
La Liga games average 3.05 goals. Both teams score in 56% of games, and 56% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Athletic Club Bilbao | Deportivo Alavés | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 31% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.32 | 0.35 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Deportivo Alavés is 31% better for: goals scored per game.
1.4 goals / game - Athletic Club Bilbao · 1.83 goals / game - Deportivo Alavés
Deportivo Alavés is 20% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.2 goals / game - Athletic Club Bilbao · 1 goals / game - Deportivo Alavés
Athletic Club Bilbao scores in 80% of games (4 of 5 games), while Deportivo Alavés keeps a clean sheet in 33% (2 of 6 games).
Deportivo Alavés scores in 83% of games (5 of 6 games), while Athletic Club Bilbao keeps a clean sheet in 40% (2 of 5 games).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Athletic Club Bilbao
Over / Under - Deportivo Alavés
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Deportivo Alavés is 67% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1 pts / game - Athletic Club Bilbao · 1.67 pts / game - Deportivo Alavés
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Athletic Club Bilbao - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 20% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Deportivo Alavés - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 33% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.7 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 1.0 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.2 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +3 | -1 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (2 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (4 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Athletic Club Bilbao
Deportivo Alavés
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (La Liga).
Teams vs league
| Athletic Club Bilbao | Liga | Deportivo Alavés | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.60 | 3.05 | ▼ 2.83 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 40% | 56% | ▼ 50% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 40% | 56% | ▼ 50% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 40% | 25% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 60% | 66% | ▼ 50% |
| Goal after half-time | • 80% | 80% | ▲ 83% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Record from Athletic Club Bilbao's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Deportivo Alavés. Games average 3.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
When do Athletic Club Bilbao and Deportivo Alavés play?
Athletic Club Bilbao face Deportivo Alavés on September 19, 2026 in La Liga at San Mamés Barria. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What is the head-to-head record between Athletic Club Bilbao and Deportivo Alavés?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Athletic Club Bilbao won 1, Deportivo Alavés won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Athletic Club Bilbao vs Deportivo Alavés?
Athletic Club Bilbao score 1.40 goals per game on average and Deportivo Alavés 1.83. The La Liga average is 3.05 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 40% of Athletic Club Bilbao's matches and 50% of Deportivo Alavés's.
What form are Athletic Club Bilbao and Deportivo Alavés in?
Over the last 5 games Athletic Club Bilbao have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Deportivo Alavés 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Athletic Club Bilbao vs Deportivo Alavés?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.