Spain · La Liga · Matchweek 2016:00
VillarrealLWWLL

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Sunday, 17 January 2027

AlavesLDLLW

Estadio de la Ceramica · Analysis updated 21:49 UTC

Villarreal vs Alaves Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.20 expected goals for Villarreal and 1.93 for Alaves, a combined total of 3.13. That distribution gives Alaves the largest share of the 1X2 market at 54%, with the draw at 22%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 60% for over 2.5 goals and 60% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 10%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 54% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

Model pick

Alaves win

54.3% probability

Low confidencePartial model70/100

Expected goals

1.20 – 1.93

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • Villarreal home form

    3 points from their last 3 home matches in our dataset.

  • Alaves away threat

    Scored in 3 of their last 4 away fixtures.

  • Head-to-head goals

    Both teams scored in 8 of the last 10 meetings.

Match result (1X2)

Villarreal win24%
Draw22%
Alaves win54%

Double chance 1X

46%

Double chance 12

78%

Double chance X2

77%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals82%
Over 2.5 goals60%
Over 3.5 goals38%
Both teams to score60%

Correct score

  • 1–110.1%
  • 1–29.8%
  • 0–18.5%
  • 0–28.1%
  • 1–36.3%

Recent form

Villarreal

  • 2026-10-10T19:00:00.000Z · A vs Real Madrid · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-09-20T16:30:00.000Z · H vs Levante · 3-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-17T19:30:00.000Z · A vs Malaga · 3-1 (W)
  • 2026-09-14T19:00:00.000Z · H vs Real Betis · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-08T19:00:00.000Z · A vs Borussia Dortmund · 2-3 (L)

Alaves

  • 2026-10-10T14:15:00.000Z · H vs Atletico Madrid · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-19T14:15:00.000Z · A vs Athletic Club · 0-0 (D)
  • 2026-09-15T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Valencia · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-09-12T12:00:00.000Z · A vs Racing Santander · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-06T16:30:00.000Z · H vs Osasuna · 5-2 (W)

Head-to-head

  • 2026-03-13T20:00:00.000Z · Villarreal 1-1 Alaves (La Liga)
  • 2026-01-10T15:15:00.000Z · Villarreal 3-1 Alaves (La Liga)
  • 2025-03-08T15:15:00.000Z · Villarreal 0-1 Alaves (La Liga)
  • 2024-11-09T15:15:00.000Z · Villarreal 3-0 Alaves (La Liga)
  • 2024-02-10T13:00:00.000Z · Villarreal 1-1 Alaves (La Liga)
  • 2023-10-22T16:30:00.000Z · Villarreal 1-1 Alaves (La Liga)
  • 2022-04-30T12:00:00.000Z · Villarreal 1-2 Alaves (La Liga)
  • 2021-12-21T18:00:00.000Z · Villarreal 5-2 Alaves (La Liga)
  • 2021-04-21T19:00:00.000Z · Villarreal 1-2 Alaves (La Liga)
  • 2020-09-30T17:00:00.000Z · Villarreal 3-1 Alaves (La Liga)
#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Barcelona88002724
2Atletico Madrid86111019
3Real Betis8611519
4Real Madrid86021118
5Sevilla8422114
6Real Sociedad8413-313
7Alaves8323411
8Deportivo La Coruna8242110
9Celta Vigo815228
10Athletic Club622218
11Villarreal822408
12Espanyol822408
13Rayo Vallecano7223-58
14Getafe8224-68
15Racing Santander8224-108
16Osasuna8224-108
17Levante7133-46
18Elche8134-66
19Valencia8125-95
20Malaga8044-94

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is Alaves win, at 54.3%. Its single most likely scoreline is 1–1.

It puts both teams scoring at 60% and over 2.5 goals at 60%.

A 54% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.