Atletico de Madrid will look to strengthen their challenge at the top of La Liga when they face Alaves in the eighth round of the Spanish championship on 10 October 2026.
Atletico arrive as the favourites and sit second in the table with 16 points. They are five points behind leaders Barcelona, but go into the fixture in strong form after winning their past three matches.
Their latest victories include a 4-0 success against Osasuna and a 2-1 derby win over Real Madrid. The result against Real Madrid continued Atletico’s momentum and underlined their position among the leading sides in the division.
Alaves are sixth with 11 points, although they are already 10 points behind Barcelona. Their recent run has been less consistent, with defeats by Racing and Valencia before they stopped the slide with a goalless draw against Athletic.
Alaves lost 2-1 against Racing and then suffered a 1-0 defeat by Valencia. They responded with a 0-0 draw against Athletic, but face an Atletico side who have collected three successive wins.
The form figures also favour Atletico. Alaves have won two of their past five matches, while Atletico have recorded three victories in their last five. Atletico were also victorious in the most recent meeting between the clubs, winning 1-0.
Prediction
Atletico de Madrid are expected to overcome Alaves and continue their pursuit of Barcelona at the top of the table. The prediction is for an Atletico victory.
The match is listed as available through bookmakers following quick registration, with Winline and Fonbet named as sources.
