Alaves vs Athletic Bilbao: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 02 May

Betiball's prediction for Alaves vs Athletic Bilbao on 02 May 2026 (kick-off: 12:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Alaves vs Athletic Bilbao preview before placing your bet.

Alaves vs Athletic Bilbao: Starting Lineups Time : 02/05/2026 12:30

Alaves
2 - 4
Finished
Athletic Bilbao
90+1' event Carles Alena Castillo
73' event Carles Alena Castillo / Ibrahim Diabate
68' event Nahuel Tenaglia
62' event Jon Guridi / Denis Suarez Fernandez
62' event Ander Guevara Lajo / Pablo Ibanez Lumbreras
59' event Antonio Blanco
49' event Pablo Ibanez Lumbreras
45' event Antonio Martinez Lopez Penalty cancelled
28' event Antonio Martinez Lopez
8' event Antonio Blanco
event 89' Adama Boiro / Nico Williams
event 87' Nico Williams
event 83' Nico Williams
event 76' Nico Williams
event 74' Oihan Sancet
event 73' Jesus Areso / Gorosabel
event 59' Gorka Guruzeta Rodriguez
event 46' Robert Navarro / Inaki Williams Dannis
event 46' Robert Navarro
event 46' Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta Etxeberria / Mikel Jauregizar
event 46' Oihan Sancet / Unai Gomez
90+1' event Carles Alena Castillo
event 89' Adama Boiro / Nico Williams
73' event Carles Alena Castillo / Ibrahim Diabate
event 87' Nico Williams
68' event Nahuel Tenaglia
event 83' Nico Williams
62' event Jon Guridi / Denis Suarez Fernandez
event 76' Nico Williams
62' event Ander Guevara Lajo / Pablo Ibanez Lumbreras
event 74' Oihan Sancet
59' event Antonio Blanco
event 73' Jesus Areso / Gorosabel
49' event Pablo Ibanez Lumbreras
event 59' Gorka Guruzeta Rodriguez
45' event Antonio Martinez Lopez Penalty cancelled
event 46' Robert Navarro / Inaki Williams Dannis
28' event Antonio Martinez Lopez
event 46' Robert Navarro
8' event Antonio Blanco
event 46' Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta Etxeberria / Mikel Jauregizar
event 46' Oihan Sancet / Unai Gomez
Alaves Alaves
Substitutions
#10 Carles Alena Castillo
#18 Jon Guridi
#6 Ander Guevara Lajo
#20 Calebe Goncalves Ferreira da Silva
#16 Ville Koski
#31 Gregoire Swiderski
#5 Jon Pacheco
#13 Raul Fernandez Mateos
#9 Mariano Diaz Mejia
#3 Youssef Enriquez Lekhedim
#27 Egoitz Munoz
#34 Aitor Manas
Alaves Alaves Athletic Bilbao Athletic Bilbao
7Shots9
4Shots on Goal4
8Fouls13
4Corner Kick7
13Free kick8
4Offside0
4Yellow card2
33Aerial33
0Save2
15Successful Tackles26
10Interceptions9
27Long pass30
2Assist4
5Successful center5
3Substitution5
1Shots off goal4
15Head Success18
2Blocked1
7Tackle10
5Dribbles8
30Throw-in20
402Passes402
81Attacks120
41Dangerous attacks49
1Corner Kicks(HT)4
1BigChances1
1BigChancesMissed0
4ShotsInsideBox7
3ShotsOutsideBox2
47DuelsWon60
1.11xGOT2.5
24Touches In Opposition Box20
18AccurateCrosses24
32GroundDuelsWon42
15AerialDuelsWon18
20Clearances17
Athletic Bilbao Athletic Bilbao
Substitutions
#8 Oihan Sancet
#23 Robert Navarro
#12 Jesus Areso
#19 Adama Boiro
#16 Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta Etxeberria
#6 Mikel Vesga
#3 Daniel Vivian Moreno
#4 Aitor Paredes
#22 Nico Serrano
#27 Alex Padilla
#25 Urko Izeta
#7 Alejandro Berenguer Remiro
Commentary
90+1' Carles Alena Castillo - Alaves receive a yellow card
89' Athletic Bilbao — substitution: Adama Boiro / Nico Williams
87' Goal! Nico Williams - Athletic Bilbao
83' Goal! Nico Williams - Athletic Bilbao
76' Nico Williams - Athletic Bilbao receive a yellow card
74' Goal! Oihan Sancet - Athletic Bilbao
73' Alaves — substitution: Carles Alena Castillo / Ibrahim Diabate
73' Athletic Bilbao — substitution: Jesus Areso / Gorosabel
68' Goal! Nahuel Tenaglia - Alaves
62' Alaves — substitution: Jon Guridi / Denis Suarez Fernandez
62' Alaves — substitution: Ander Guevara Lajo / Pablo Ibanez Lumbreras
59' Antonio Blanco - Alaves receive a yellow card
59' Gorka Guruzeta Rodriguez - Athletic Bilbao receive a yellow card
49' Pablo Ibanez Lumbreras - Alaves receive a yellow card
46' Athletic Bilbao — substitution: Robert Navarro / Inaki Williams Dannis
46' Goal! Robert Navarro - Athletic Bilbao
46' Athletic Bilbao — substitution: Inigo Ruiz de Galarreta Etxeberria / Mikel Jauregizar
46' Athletic Bilbao — substitution: Oihan Sancet / Unai Gomez
45' VAR review - Alaves
28' Antonio Martinez Lopez - Alaves receive a yellow card
8' Goal! Antonio Blanco - Alaves

How We Build the Alaves vs Athletic Bilbao Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Alaves vs Athletic Bilbao on 02 May 2026 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Alaves vs Athletic Bilbao Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Alaves's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Athletic Bilbao's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live standings and the form table to understand exactly where Alaves and Athletic Bilbao sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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