Barcelona v Alaves prediction
Team pages: Barcelona · Alaves · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Barcelona v Alaves, La Liga on Sat, 31 Oct 2026 20:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Barcelona host Alaves in La Liga on Saturday 31 October (kick-off 20:00 UK).
The key numbers
Barcelona have scored 39 goals, the most of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Barcelona have won their last 11 matches in all competitions. Alaves are winless in their last five matches in all competitions. Barcelona have scored in 13 consecutive matches in all competitions.
Form and the table
12 of Barcelona’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (80%). Both teams scored in nine of Barcelona’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). At home, Barcelona have seven wins, no draws and no defeats in their last 7 home matches in all competitions — 3.00 points per game, scoring 3.86 and conceding 0.86. Barcelona have conceded nine goals, the fourth-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far).
Eight of Alaves’s last 15 results in all competitions went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in nine of Alaves’s last 15 results in all competitions (60%). Away from home, Alaves have one win, three draws and two defeats in their last 6 away matches in all competitions — 1.00 points per game, scoring 0.83 and conceding 1.00. Alaves have scored 13 goals, the seventh-most (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far). Alaves have conceded 10 goals, the sixth-fewest of the 20 clubs.
Barcelona (first) and Alaves (seventh) are 16 points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Barcelona the stronger side, 535 rating points above Alaves (Barcelona 2045, Alaves 1510, after at least 313 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 13 May 2026, finished Alaves 1–0 Barcelona.
Team news
Predicted Barcelona XI (4-3-3): J. García, X. Espart, E. García, P. Paredes, G. Martín, Pedri, Rodri, Fermín, L. Yamal, Raphinha, A. Gordon — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Lamine Yamal (10.3 per match over 11 appearances, nine goals and 10 assists) and Raphinha (10.1 per match over nine appearances, 14 goals and three assists) have been Barcelona’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Barcelona (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Lamine Yamal averages 2.7 key passes per 90 over 1925 minutes, with a key pass in nine of the last 10 appearances. Raphinha averages 2.9 shots per 90 over 1138 minutes, with a shot in nine of the last 10 appearances.
Predicted Alaves XI (5-3-2): Sivera, N. Tenaglia, V. Koski, Jonny, N. Valentini, Yusi, P. Ibáñez, A. Blanco, A. Rebbach, L. Boyé, T. Martínez — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven. By TACTIX Impact, Lucas Boyé (5.2 per match over eight appearances, five goals) and Pablo Ibáñez (3.6 per match over nine appearances, one goal) have been Alaves’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Alaves (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Lucas Boyé averages 2.3 shots per 90 over 638 minutes, with a shot in seven of the last eight appearances. Pablo Ibáñez averages 0.5 key passes per 90 over 760 minutes, with a key pass in three of the last nine appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · La Liga · Camp Nou
- Head-to-head (last 6): Barcelona 5 · draws 0 · Alaves 1 · 2.67 goals/game
- Recent form: Barcelona 5W 0D 0L · Alaves 0W 1D 4L
Barcelona v Alaves (La Liga): the key numbers are on this page — and TACTIX’s live, market-by-market track record is one click away (as of 20 October 2026). See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 18 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Barcelona for / against | Line | Alaves for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 4.5 for · 1.13 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.25 for · 1.25 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 6.75 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 3.63 for · 5.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 22.25 for · 5.88 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 12.13 for · 13.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 8.75 for · 3.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 4.38 for · 4.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 9.75 for · 10.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 13.38 for · 13.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 1.5 for · 2 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 1.63 for · 2.13 against n 8 Last 5 |
Barcelona
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H. Abdelkarim n 8 | 12.4 | 2.7 | 1.8 | — |
| Gavi n 8 | 30.3 | 2.2 | 1.1 | — |
| Fermín n 8 | 54.8 | 1.8 | 1 | — |
| X. Espart n 8 | 83.1 | 1.6 | 0.8 | — |
| K. Adeyemi n 8 | 49.1 | 1.6 | 2.5 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| K. Adeyemi n 8 | 49.1 | 4.8 | 1.6 |
| Gabriel Jesus n 8 | 39.4 | 4 | 2 |
| A. Gordon n 8 | 66.5 | 3.7 | 2.5 |
| Lamine Yamal n 8 | 77.6 | 3.6 | 1 |
| Raphinha n 8 | 69 | 3.3 | 2.4 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raphinha n 8 | 69 | 1.6 | 0.5 |
| Lamine Yamal n 8 | 77.6 | 0.7 | 1 |
| Gabriel Jesus n 8 | 39.4 | 1.4 | 0 |
| Dani Olmo n 8 | 58.9 | 0.2 | 1 |
| A. Gordon n 8 | 66.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| X. Espart n 8 | 83.1 | 3.2 |
| Marc Bernal n 8 | 27.3 | 2.5 |
| Rodri n 8 | 74.6 | 2.4 |
| Pedri n 8 | 60.6 | 2.2 |
| Gavi n 8 | 30.3 | 2.2 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Joan García n 8 | 84.4 | 2.1 |
| D. Livakovic n 8 | 90 | 1.6 |
Alaves
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Boyé n 8 | 79.8 | 2.8 | 1.8 | — |
| Aitor Mañas n 8 | 20.3 | 2.2 | 2.2 | — |
| Miguel Rodríguez n 8 | 15.3 | 2.2 | 5.9 | — |
| Pablo Ibáñez n 8 | 83.8 | 1.9 | 2.3 | — |
| Mikel Rodriguez n 8 | 57.8 | 1.9 | 2.3 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rodríguez n 8 | 15.3 | 3.7 | 2.2 |
| Toni Martínez n 8 | 59.4 | 2.5 | 0.4 |
| L. Boyé n 8 | 79.8 | 2.3 | 1.4 |
| M. Díaz n 8 | 43 | 2.1 | 1.8 |
| Angel Pérez n 8 | 69.1 | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Díaz n 8 | 43 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
| L. Boyé n 8 | 79.8 | 0.7 | 0 |
| Hugo Novoa n 8 | 60.5 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Angel Pérez n 8 | 69.1 | 0 | 0.5 |
| Carles Aleñá n 8 | 25.8 | 0 | 0.4 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Yusi n 8 | 27 | 4.2 |
| Mikel Rodriguez n 8 | 57.8 | 3.5 |
| Guevara n 8 | 23 | 2.9 |
| Antonio Blanco n 8 | 73.6 | 2.8 |
| C. Benavídez n 8 | 31 | 2.5 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Sivera n 8 | 90 | 3.4 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Barcelona v Alaves — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-05-13 Alaves 1–0 Barcelona
- 2025-11-29 Barcelona 3–1 Alaves
- 2025-02-02 Barcelona 1–0 Alaves
- 2024-10-06 Alaves 0–3 Barcelona
- 2024-02-03 Alaves 1–3 Barcelona
- 2023-11-12 Barcelona 2–1 Alaves
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Barcelona and Alaves?
- In their last 6 meetings, Barcelona won 5, Alaves won 1 and there were 0 draws, averaging 2.67 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Barcelona and Alaves?
- Recent form — Barcelona 5W 0D 0L; Alaves 0W 1D 4L.
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