- Barcelona are on a 5-game winning streak in LaLiga and have won their last 3 away games in the competition.
- Deportivo Alaves have won 6, drawn 6 and lost 5 of their 17 home games in LaLiga, conceding 23 goals.
- FC Barcelona have won 12 of their 17 away games in LaLiga this season and have scored 37 goals on the road.
Tactical clash in style of play
Barcelona sit on 88 points from 34 games, 51 points better off than their opponents on Wednesday, who are 18th with just 37 points from 35 matches. In our Deportivo Alaves vs FC Barcelona prediction, this gap in points highlights the difference in quality between the two teams.
Quique Sanchez Flores has been patiently constructing a defensive, balanced and counter-attacking side since his appointment in March 2026. They set up in a 4-4-2 formation, or something close to a 4-2-3-1, and are disciplined in their structure and low-risk in their play.
FC Barcelona have been fluid and dynamic with their 4-2-3-1/4-3-3 system, pressing high up the pitch, transitioning into their attack quickly and getting their full-backs involved, which has created some red-hot form under Hans-Dieter Flick.
Babazorros have big shoes to fill
Deportivo Alaves enter this Deportivo Alaves vs FC Barcelona preview in mixed form, having won 1, drawn 2 and lost 2 of their last 5 LaLiga matches. Their most recent game saw them go down 4-2 at home to Athletic Bilbao and prior to that, they were held to a 1-1 draw away at Elche, two results that show they are susceptible to conceding goals.
In contrast, Barcelona arrive in red-hot form having picked up 15 points from their last 5 games and won their previous 3 away trips. Their latest away games saw them beat Getafe 2-0 and claim a 2-1 victory at Osasuna, results which reflect their clinical edge on the road. For those interested, our Deportivo Alaves vs FC Barcelona betting tips focus on Barcelona's impressive consistency away from home.
Lamine Yamal can make the difference
Antonio Martinez remains Alaves’s highest scorer in the league with 11 goals, although he has contributed 4 of the team's last 8 goals and looks the biggest threat to the Barca goal.
Lamine Yamal is the top scorer in the team with 16 in 28 games, and he always seems to deliver in the big games, just like he did last time these two sides met five months ago in a 3-1 Barcelona win.
This Deportivo Alaves vs FC Barcelona prediction considers Yamal's key role in unlocking defences, especially in high-stakes matches.
Barca can edge this tactical battle
FC Barcelona are 1.96 favourites for this game, which is about right considering they have won 12 of their 17 LaLiga away matches, and their firepower going forward is a clear advantage. The hosts have won none of their last two at home to Barca and the visitors have won each of their last 5 head-to-head meetings in this competition.
We expect Barca to have enough quality and momentum to continue their winning streak, although Alaves may get on the scoresheet via counter-attack or set-pieces, so we are taking Over 2.5 goals at 1.43 and Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.42.
