Alaves vs Elche Prediction & Betting Tips

Alaves vs Elche Match Preview

Alaves return home in need of momentum after a slow start, while Elche arrive unbeaten and full of confidence. With the hosts struggling for goals and the visitors showing more balance, this clash in La Liga has the feel of a tight contest decided by fine margins.

Alaves Struggling for Rhythm at Both Ends

The Babazorros have taken just two wins from their opening seven league games, and their biggest concern is a lack of cutting edge. They have scored only six goals so far, with three of their last four matches ending in either a draw or a narrow defeat.

Home form has been mixed. A 1-1 draw with Atletico Madrid showed resilience, but the 1-2 loss to Sevilla underlined defensive lapses. Their only recent highlight came away at Bilbao, where a 1-0 victory gave a glimpse of their ability to grind out results.

Defensively, they remain compact but not unbreakable. Conceding seven goals in seven matches is not disastrous, but the lack of attacking spark means every mistake is costly. Alaves need sharper finishing to make their home advantage count.

Elche Building Unbeaten Run with Efficiency

Elche arrive in much better shape, unbeaten in their opening seven matches with three wins and four draws. Their scoring record stands out: ten goals scored and just six conceded, showing an effective balance between attack and defense.

Recent performances underline their momentum. They defeated Celta Vigo 2-1 at home and edged Real Oviedo with a narrow 1-0 win. Even away from home, they have avoided defeat, holding Osasuna to a 1-1 draw and battling Sevilla in a 2-2 thriller.

The visitors have also enjoyed the better of recent meetings with Alaves, winning three of the last five. With a confident frontline and a backline that has not yet tasted defeat this season, they will fancy their chances of extending the run.

Smart Insights by LeagueLane®

• Alaves have scored only six goals in seven matches this season.
• Elche are unbeaten in seven league games, with three clean sheets.
• Both teams have scored in three of Elche’s last five fixtures.
• Head-to-head shows Elche have won three of the last five meetings.

Alaves vs Elche Prediction

This match sets up a clash between Alaves’ need for improvement and Elche’s unbeaten rhythm. The hosts are capable of finding the net, as seen against Atletico and Sevilla, but they lack consistency in front of goal. That makes Both Teams to Score a realistic outcome, given Elche’s ability to strike in nearly every game.

Elche’s unbeaten run and sharper finishing tilt the balance slightly in their favor. However, Alaves have shown they can stay competitive at home, so a narrow win for the hosts cannot be ruled out. With their past head-to-head history showing tight margins, a 2-1 scoreline in Alaves’ favor is a possible scenario if they take their chances.

That said, the safest approach is to back Alaves to win at home, while keeping Both Teams to Score in mind. For those seeking a higher return, the 2-1 correct scoreline fits both the hosts’ urgent need and Elche’s attacking pattern.

Arun- October 2, 2025

Alaves vs Elche Betting Tips

Both Teams to Score

OK

2.20 Odds

Alaves to win

OK

2.50 Odds

Alaves 2-1

OK

9.00 Odds