Villarreal – Alaves

Villarreal host Alaves in what promises to be a stark contrast of form, with the home side languishing in 18th place on just two points from four games, having failed to win and conceding eight goals while only scoring six. Alaves sit comfortably in third, boasting ten points from five matches, three victories, a draw and a single loss, and a healthy +6 goal difference after netting eleven and conceding five. The gap in the table underscores the challenge for Villarreal, who will need to tighten up defensively and find a spark to halt their slide, while Alaves will look to extend their impressive run and keep pressure on the leaders. The fixture also continues a season‑long duel in which the two clubs have yet to meet, adding an extra layer of intrigue to a clash that could prove pivotal for both campaigns.