AI analysis

Athletic sit 10th in the standings with 8 points from 6 matches, hosting a 6th-placed Alavés side that has accumulated 11 points from 7 games. Athletic have won three of their last five home fixtures, though they carry mixed overall form into this clash. Meanwhile, Alavés have struggled on the road lately, picking up just one win from their last five away matches while conceding at a high rate of 2.2 goals per game. Historical meetings heavily favor Athletic, who won the most recent encounter 4-2 and are unbeaten in eight of their last nine matches against Alavés (excluding the current fixture's 0-0 note). Prediction: Athletic to win

Generated from recent form and head-to-head history — not a guarantee.