La Liga Preview: Villarreal Target Top-Four Boost Against Struggling Alaves

Spanish La Liga  -  Alaves VS Villarreal
Match Time:14-03-2026 04:00 Saturday (GMT+8)
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Villarreal travel to Mendizorroza to face Alaves in La Liga, aiming to strengthen their push for a top-four finish. Meanwhile, Alaves are battling near the bottom of the table and desperately need points to move further away from the relegation zone.

Team Analysis
Alaves come into this match struggling for form after back-to-back defeats, including a dramatic 3-2 loss to Valencia in their most recent league outing. The Basque side have failed to win in La Liga since the end of January and have collected just two points from their last five matches, leaving them 16th in the table and only two points above the relegation zone.

Villarreal, on the other hand, are enjoying a strong campaign and currently sit fourth in the standings, level on points with Atletico Madrid. Marcelino’s side have been solid away from home this season, collecting 20 points from 13 away league matches, and another victory would keep them firmly in the race for Champions League qualification.

Player Situation
Alaves will be without Ander Guevara and Jon Pacheco, both suspended after receiving red cards in their last match. However, Victor Parada and Pablo Ibanez are available again after serving their suspensions, providing a boost to the squad. Midfielder Carlos Protesoni is expected to miss out after being forced off early in the previous game.

Villarreal may rotate slightly but will still rely on key attacking options such as Ayoze Perez and Tajon Buchanan, while experienced players like Dani Parejo will be central to controlling the midfield battle.

Result Prediction
With Alaves struggling for consistency and Villarreal in strong form while chasing a Champions League spot, the visitors appear to have the upper hand. Even though playing at home could help Alaves stay competitive, Villarreal’s superior quality should ultimately prove decisive.

Predicted Result: Alaves 1-2 Villarreal.