Deportivo Alavés take on Levante in their La Liga 2025/26 opener at Estadio Mendizorroza on Saturday, 16 August (20:30 local time). With both teams entering the season with contrasting momentum, this clash promises tactical intrigue and betting value.
Alavés vs Levante Match Preview
- Fixture: Alavés vs Levante
- Competition: Spanish La Liga 2025/26
- Venue: Estadio Mendizorroza, Vitoria-Gasteiz
- Kick-off: Saturday 16 August, 20:30 CET
Alavés will aim to start strongly at home after a mixed pre-season, while Levante arrive with confidence following their promotion campaign and solid recent form.
Why BTTS No Looks Like Value
One of the most striking betting angles for this match is the Both Teams to Score (BTTS) market.
- 8 of Alavés’ last 10 matches have finished with BTTS No.
- 4 of their last 5 games have also ended with at least one team failing to score.
- The last 4 head-to-head meetings between these sides also resulted in BTTS No.
At odds of 1.62, BTTS No represents good value, especially given both teams’ defensive records.
Recent Form & Stats
Alavés – Last 10 Games
- Record: 4W – 3D – 3L
- Goals scored per game: 0.6
- Clean sheets: 5 (Antonio Sivera key in goal)
- Top scorers: Carlos Vicente (2), Kike García (2)
Alavés’ attack looks blunt, but their defensive solidity keeps them competitive.
Levante – Last 10 Games
- Record: 6W – 2D – 2L
- Goals scored per game: 1.9
- Top scorers: Roger Brugué (5), José Luis Morales (4), Álex Forés (4)
- Key creator: Carlos Álvarez (4 assists)
Levante’s attack is sharper than Alavés’, but their away record is less convincing.
Head-to-Head Record
- Last meeting: Alavés 1-0 Levante (after extra time, La Liga 2 playoff)
- Last 10 H2H: Alavés 4W – Levante 3W – 3D
- Goals remain scarce in this fixture, with several low-scoring encounters.
Predicted Lineups
Alavés (4-2-3-1)
Antonio Sivera (GK); Nahuel Tenaglia, Facundo Garcés, Victor Parada, Jonny Otto; Ander Guevara, Antonio Blanco; Carlos Vicente, Jon Guridi, Carles Aleñá; Mariano Díaz.
Levante (5-3-2)
Pablo Cuñat (GK); Adrián De La Fuente, Unai Elgezabal, Jorge Cabello, Jeremy Toljan; Manuel Sánchez, Oriol Rey, Pablo Martínez; Iván Romero, José Luis Morales, Roger Brugué.
Betting Tips & Predictions
- Main Pick: BTTS No (1.62) – Based on recent form and H2H record.
- Correct Score Prediction: Alavés 0-1 Levante – visitors may edge a tight game.
- Alternative Angle: Under 2.5 Goals – consistent trend in this matchup.
Match Prediction
Given the statistics and lineups, this looks like a low-scoring battle. Alavés’ defensive approach at home and Levante’s ability to nick results on the counter make for a tense opener.
➡️ Final Verdict: Levante to win 1-0, with BTTS No as the safest betting angle.