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Elche vs Deportivo Alaves

La LigaFull time · 9 May 2026
Elche

Elche

Drew · xG 1.89DWLDLLast 5
Full time
1 — 1
90+4'

Deportivo Alaves

Drew · xG 1.87LWWDLLast 5
Deportivo Alaves
PRESSURE INDEX · FINAL▲ Elche · last goal · 72'
52
48
Elche · 1.89 xG1.87 xG · Deportivo Alaves
Match StoryFull breakdown

Elche 1–1 Deportivo Alaves

Elche and Deportivo Alaves played out a 1-1 draw in a match where both sides desperately needed three points, leaving the bottom half of La Liga as tight and nerve-shredding as ever.

Key Takeaways
Result

Both sides settled for a point each in an evenly contested match.

Goals

A tight defensive display kept the scoring low in this closely fought game.

Table

The result has implications at both ends of the Deportivo Alaves end of the standings.

Match Facts
VenueN/A
AttendanceN/A
RefereeN/A
RoundN/A
CompetitionLa Liga
First Goal
Álvaro Rodríguez
72'
Álvaro Rodríguez
JosanAssist: Josan
Match Report
Elche 1-1 Deportivo Alaves: Points Shared in a Relegation Six-Pointer That Helped Nobody
JTJay Thompson

Elche 1-1 Deportivo Alaves: Points Shared in a Relegation Six-Pointer That Helped Nobody

Elche and Deportivo Alaves played out a 1-1 draw in a match where both sides desperately needed three points, leaving the bottom half of La Liga as tight and nerve-shredding as ever.

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Key Events
  1. 12'
  2. 29'
  3. 33'
    Foul
  4. 46'
    off: Pablo Ibáñez
  5. 50'
    Foul
  6. 51'
  7. 51'
    Right foot shot
  8. 67'
    off: Aleix Febas
  9. 67'
  10. 67'
    off: Toni Martínez
  11. 69'
  12. 69'
    Deportivo Alaves
  13. 72'
    assist: Josan
  14. 78'
    Argument
  15. 82'
    off: Jon Guridi
  16. 82'
    Elche
    Argument
  17. 82'
    off: Ibrahim Diabaté
  18. 85'
    off: Marc Aguado
  19. 85'
    off: Víctor Chust
  20. 88'
    Argument
  21. 88'
    Argument
  22. 89'
    off: Germán Valera
  23. 90+6'
  24. 90'
    off: Abde Rebbach
  25. 90+5'
    Foul
Game Flow

Expected Goals (xG)

Elche 1.89 xGDeportivo Alaves 1.87 xG
Cumulative · approximated from goal events
0'45'90'
Table ImpactFull table

How the result affects the La Liga standings.

#TeamPWDLPts
1Barcelona38311694
2Real Madrid38275686
3Villarreal382261072
4Atletico Madrid382161169
5Real Betis381515860
6Celta Vigo3814121254
7Getafe381561751
8Rayo Vallecano3812141250
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the final score of Elche vs Deportivo Alaves?

The match finished 1-1 to neither side — it ended in a draw.

When did Elche vs Deportivo Alaves take place?

The match took place on Saturday, 9 May 2026.

📊 AI-generated recap and structured data

Elche and Deportivo Alaves drew 1-1 at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero in La Liga. Our model favoured an Elche win at 53 percent probability, a pick that did not land. Both sides have shown a tendency to play in matches where goals arrive at both ends; Elche recorded both teams to score in four of their last five outings, as did Alaves in the same span. The result leaves both clubs searching for consistency in their respective campaigns. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

Both sides face relegation pressure in the final stretch; Elche's 14th position offers more breathing room than Alaves' 18th. The visitors need points urgently while Elche can afford draws. Neither team has kept a clean sheet recently. Our AI engine identifies this as a high-scoring fixture; both teams' BTTS percentages and xG profiles suggest goals will come.

Elche v Deportivo Alaves · La Liga · 09/05/2026, 13:00:00