Athletic Bilbao is gearing up for an exciting encounter against Alavés this Saturday, May 2, 2026, at the Estadio de Mendizorroza, as part of La Liga's matchweek 34. The Lions are looking to secure vital points in their league campaign, while the home team will aim to defend their turf and improve their standing.

Alavés, managed by Quique Flores, enters this match in 16th position in the table with 36 points. In their last La Liga 2025/26 fixture, El Glorioso secured an important 2-1 victory against Mallorca, demonstrating their ability to fight and achieve results at home.

Meanwhile, Athletic Bilbao, under the guidance of Ernesto Valverde, sits in 10th position with 41 points. The rojiblanco squad is coming off a 3-2 defeat to Atlético de Madrid in their last La Liga 2025/26 commitment, which adds pressure to secure a win in this Basque derby.

The recent head-to-head record between the two teams slightly favors Alavés, as in their last meeting on September 13, 2025, Alavés defeated Athletic Bilbao 1-0. This precedent suggests that the match will be closely contested and that Alavés will not be an easy opponent on their home ground.

Predicted lineups for this clash include Antonio Sivera, Ángel Pérez, Jonny Otto, Nahuel Tenaglia, Victor Parada, Carles Aleñà, Antonio Blanco, Pablo Ibáñez, Abde Rebbach, Jon Guridi, and Ibrahim Diabaté for Alavés. Athletic Bilbao, on the other hand, would feature Unai Simón in goal, among other key players.

This match is crucial for both teams in their respective La Liga aspirations. Athletic Bilbao will seek to return to winning ways and climb positions, while Alavés will try to move away from the bottom half of the table with the support of their fans at Mendizorroza.