The Deportivo Alaves vs Barcelona match being played tomorrow, 13th of May, 2026, is a Matchday 36 fixture at the Mendizorrotza Stadium. Barcelona enters the match as the newly crowned La Liga champions after a 2-0 El Clasico win over Real Madrid, while Alaves is fighting for its life in 19th place, currently two points adrift of safety. As the lineups for this midweek clash take form, this is a summary of their recent history:
Head-to-Head Summary (Last 10 matches)
Barcelona Wins: 8
Deportivo Alaves Wins: 0
Draws: 2
Total Yellow Cards: 41
Average Yellow Cards: 4.1 per match
Total Red Cards: 0
Penalties: 1
Barcelona has been completely dominant in this fixture, winning the last six meetings in a row. Alaves has not managed to beat the Catalan giants since 2016 and has struggled particularly at home, failing to win any of their last nine home league games against Barcelona.
Most Recent Match (29 November 2025): Barcelona 3 - 1 Deportivo Alaves
Goals
Total goals scored: 32 (Last 10 matches)
Average goals per match: 3.2
Goal Breakdown
Barcelona: 25
Deportivo Alaves: 7
Home and Away Analysis
Deportivo Alaves has been inconsistent at home, recently suffering a heavy 4-2 defeat to Athletic Bilbao at the Mendizorrotza. While they have managed to score in 60% of their home games this season, they face the league's best defense and a win probability of only 29.6%.
Barcelona travels to Vitoria as the best away team in La Liga. They have scored in every single league match this season and are currently on an 11-game winning streak. Despite having already secured the title, their away form remains clinical, averaging over two goals per game on the road.
Tactical Matchup and Style of Play
Deportivo Alaves
Alaves typically employs a resilient defensive setup, looking to play on the counter through top scorers Toni Martinez and Lucas Boye. Under pressure in the relegation zone, they are expected to play with high intensity and physical aggression to disrupt Barcelona’s rhythm, though they have often struggled to maintain this over 90 minutes.
Barcelona
Under Hansi Flick, Barcelona plays a high-line, high-possession game (averaging 61.6% possession). Even with the title secured, Flick is expected to maintain his tactical standards, though he may rotate the squad. They rely on the creative output of Raphinha and the clinical finishing of Ferran Torres and Robert Lewandowski.
Current Season Form
Barcelona
They are 1st in the table with 91 points and are already champions. Their recent form is perfect (W-W-W-W-W), having won 30 of their 35 league matches. They have scored a massive 91 goals while conceding only 31.
Deportivo Alaves
They sit 19th with 37 points. Their recent form is shaky (D-L-W-L-D), leaving them in a desperate position with only three games remaining. They have scored 41 goals and conceded 54, needing a miracle result tonight to aid their survival hopes.
Injuries and Expectations
Barcelona will be without teenage sensation Lamine Yamal, who is sidelined for the rest of the domestic season with a muscle tear. Hansi Flick is expected to "ring the changes" to give fringe players minutes now that the title is won. Alaves is largely at full strength but will be missing long-term defensive absentees. Expectations are for a dominant Barcelona display, though a fighting Alaves might find the net given Barcelona's potential post-title relaxation.
Favourites to win
Given the stats in the Deportivo Alaves vs Barcelona clash, Barcelona are the clear favorites to continue their winning streak. However, with Alaves fighting for survival and Barcelona potentially rotating their squad after their title celebrations, a narrow 2-1 or 3-1 away victory is the most likely outcome.