Elche vs Deportivo Alavés Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips — La Liga 09 May 2026

Elche and Deportivo Alavés clash in a crucial La Liga match, with both teams fighting for league positions. Elche sits 14th, while Alavés is 18th, and a win for either side could significantly impact their season. The hosts are looking to build on their recent home form, having won three consecutive games at Estadio Martínez Valero.

Elche has been in decent form, scoring 7 goals and conceding 7 in their last 5 games. Their shot efficiency of 7.0 shots per goal is a concern, but they have a higher percentage of players in form, with 70% of their squad performing well. Deportivo Alavés, on the other hand, has scored 10 and conceded 12 in their last 5, with a shot efficiency of 7.1.

They have struggled to find consistency, with only 60% of their players in form.

The head-to-head record between the two teams is evenly matched, with Alavés winning three of the last five meetings and Elche winning two. However, the last meeting ended in a 3-1 win for Alavés at Estadio Mendizorroza. Elche will be looking to turn the tables at home, where they have a strong record.

The average goals per match in their head-to-head encounters is high, with Elche averaging 1.0 goal and Alavés averaging 3.0 goals.