Athletic Bilbao vs Alaves Predictions

Athletic Bilbao vs Alaves predictions for Saturday’s La Liga clash at San Mames. Athletic Bilbao seek a fourth consecutive La Liga victory when hosting Alaves at San Mames on Saturday evening. Read on for our free La Liga predictions and betting tips.

La Liga | Sep 13 2025 at 5:30 pm UK at San Mames

Athletic Bilbao vs Alaves Predictions

Can the Lions Roar On or Will the Visitors Spoil the Party at San Mames?

• Bilbao’s Perfect Start: Athletic Bilbao have collected maximum points from their first three La Liga games, keeping themselves level with Real Madrid at the top.
• Alaves’ Scoring Edge: Alaves have scored in six of their last eight away league matches, proving they can find goals even when results escape them.
• Defensive Cracks for Bilbao: Despite their strong form, Bilbao have conceded in two of their three La Liga games, underlining vulnerability at the back.

Best Bet for Athletic Bilbao vs Alaves

Saturday evening at San Mames promises to be electric as Athletic Bilbao aim to keep their flawless start to the La Liga campaign alive. The Lions have roared out of the gates with three straight victories, sitting level on points with Real Madrid at the summit. Ernesto Valverde’s side are mixing resilience with attacking flair, seeing off Sevilla, Rayo Vallecano and Real Betis in convincing fashion. Their supporters sense something special, and the fact that this match comes just days before the club’s Champions League return against Arsenal only heightens the atmosphere.

For Alaves, the story is more modest but still hopeful. Four points from three matches represent a steady beginning after last year’s scrap to stay afloat. Their 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid just before the break showed they can compete with the heavyweights when organisation and discipline click together. Yet, trips to Bilbao have rarely been kind to them, and Eduardo Coudet knows his team face a daunting task. With only eight wins in 51 meetings against Athletic, history is against the visitors. But football thrives on surprises, and Alaves will relish the chance to dampen the euphoria in San Mames.

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Best Bet for this Match

At BettingTips4You we keep it simple: one match, one prediction. No overload, no second-guessing – just the strongest angle. For this Basque derby, the Best Bet is Athletic Bilbao to Win and Both Teams to Score. It’s the bet that marries Bilbao’s winning momentum with their habit of conceding, and Alaves’ ability to grab a goal even in tough away fixtures.

Why Athletic Bilbao to Win and Both Teams to Score is the Right Call

Athletic are brimming with confidence after three consecutive victories, but the clean sheets have not always come easily. They’ve already shipped goals in two of their league fixtures, with defensive suspensions and injuries adding to Valverde’s worries. Yeray Alvarez is suspended, Unai Egiluz is out, and Nico Williams’ injury on Spain duty removes one of their most dangerous outlets. Even so, this side have shown they can grind results. Oihan Sancet remains a creative fulcrum, Inaki Williams offers directness on the flank, and Alex Berenguer provides cutting edge from wide areas. The collective strength of San Mames seems to lift them even when the squad is stretched thin.

Alaves, meanwhile, cannot be dismissed. Toni Martinez has already found the net this season, and Carlos Vicente’s energy from the flanks means they are capable of unsettling Bilbao’s reshuffled back line. Add Carles Alena’s vision in midfield, and the visitors certainly have weapons to trouble the Lions. But defensively, Alaves do not travel well, and facing a Bilbao side who thrive on intensity at home looks a daunting prospect.

As BettingTips4You.com expert Gerard Gabasa remarked:

“Bilbao look too strong at San Mames to be denied, but their defensive frailties mean a clean sheet is unlikely. Expect Alaves to score, but not to silence the Lions.”

Given the balance of power, a 2-1 victory for Athletic Bilbao feels like the most realistic scoreline. The Lions should edge it with superior quality, but Alaves have enough punch to find the net at least once.

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