Athletic Club vs Deportivo Alaves prediction, odds and how to watch

Valencia ended a run of four consecutive La Liga defeats with a gritty 1-0 win at Deportivo Alaves, substitute Luis Rioja settling the contest with a right-foot finish twelve minutes from time. Alaves dominated large portions of the match but paid the price for squandering two big chances.

Athletic Club dominated every meaningful statistic but had to settle for a 1-1 draw at home to Elche, with Iñaki Williams scoring a late equaliser after Facundo Buonanotte's penalty had given Elche a shock lead.

Barcelona were in complete control at Camp Nou, with Raphinha opening the scoring before Fermín López sealed it late on. Athletic Club never looked like getting anything from the game.

Lucas Boyé's 31st-minute finish proved the difference as Deportivo Alaves ground out a disciplined 1-0 win over Villarreal, keeping a clean sheet despite facing 76 per cent possession and 19 shots from the visitors.

Celta Vigo have not won in five La Liga matches and are averaging less than a goal a game. Deportivo Alaves arrive inconsistent but capable of genuine damage, and Sunday's match in Vigo could go several ways.

Valencia have shipped ten goals in their last five La Liga matches and host an Athletic Club side that has beaten Atletico Madrid 3-0 away from home this term. Something has to give on Saturday night.

Deportivo Alaves arrive at this La Liga fixture in confident form, but Atletico Madrid are not a side you write off. Sunday's clash has the makings of a proper contest.