Bitesize Prediction: Atletico Madrid vs Alaves – 18/01/26

Competition: La Liga

Market: Atletico Madrid win

Odds: 2/5 @ Pribet

Turning their attention back to La Liga action on Sunday afternoon, Atletico Madrid will welcome Alaves to the Spanish capital this weekend.

Starting with the hosts, while Atletico Madrid might have suffered Super Cup heartbreak over in the Middle East last week as they eventually fell to a 2-1 loss against arch-rivals Los Blancos, Diego Simeone’s men have impressed on either side of opening the New Year. Extending on their Copa del Rey adventure earlier in the week as they clinched a 1-0 victory away at Deportivo La Coruna, the Spanish giants will certainly be excited to make a return to home soil here. Getting this weekend’s fixtures underway with their sights firmly set on leapfrogging Villarreal into bronze medal position, Atletico have suffered just a single defeat from any of their previous seven appearances across all competitions. Likewise, Simeone’s side have also gained a reputation for their extended dominance in the Spanish capital. In fact, Sunday’s hosts have won all of their last 11 straight showdowns at the Metropolitano – a run that stems all the way back to a 1-1 stalemate against Elche back on August 23rd.

As for the visitors, extending on their respective Copa del Rey adventure in midweek as they clinched a 2-0 victory at home against Rayo Vallecano, Alaves will be desperate to use that gritty performance as a platform to build on. However, despite clinging to their La Liga status last season, the Blues have a real battle on their hands this time around. Signing off 2025 with a 3-0 drumming away at Osasuna, Eduardo Coudet’s men open this weekend’s fixtures holding just a one-point buffer from slipping into the relegation zone. Last seen in La Liga action getting hit with a 3-1 loss against Villarreal, Alaves have also claimed just a single point from any of their previous four top-flight appearances. Likewise, Sunday’s guests have also recorded just a single La Liga victory since the start of November. Facing what is another stern examination when they travel to the capital, it should also be highlighted that Coudet’s side have lost all of their previous four straight La Liga showdowns outside of the Basque Country by an aggregate score of 10-2.

Bet: Atletico Madrid 2/5 to beat Alaves in Sunday’s La Liga matchup @ Pribet