Deportivo Alavés vs Atlético Madrid Prediction, preview, team news and lineups 03.05.2025

• Date and Time: Saturday, May 3, 2025, 14:00 GMT+1
• Venue: Estadio de Mendizorroza, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain

Deportivo Alavés vs Atlético Madrid Preview and Team News

Deportivo Alavés Team News

Positive results in recent months have temporarily brought Alavés out of the relegation zone. They currently sit 17th with 34 points, two points ahead of 18th-placed Las Palmas. 

Alavés defeated Real Sociedad 1-0 thanks to Nahuel Tenaglia’s strike in the second half, aided by Mendizorroza’s crowd acting as the 12th man. This stadium has become a true fortress in recent months, as Alavés defeated Villarreal there in early March as well. 

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— LALIGA English (@LaLigaEN) January 26, 2024

If Alavés are far from the most proactive team, their defense and difficult ground have helped them avoid relegation fears until now.

Abdelkabir Aqbar will be sidelined through injury.

Deportivo Alavés Predicted Line-up vs Atlético Madrid

Deportivo Alavés Predicted line-up vs Atlético Madrid (4-2-3-1): Sivera; Sánchez, Garcés, Mourino, Tenaglia; Blanco, Jordán; Martin, Guridi, Vicente; García.

Atlético Madrid Team News

Atlético Madrid’s end of the season is marked by a bitter feeling of an under-achieved year. They are out of the title race and the Champions League with a month left until the end of the season. 

Atlético Madrid are currently third with 66 points, six ahead of Athletic Club and ten behind league leaders FC Barcelona. 

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— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) May 1, 2025

Atlético Madrid are looking to expand their exposure on an international scale. After completing deals with Red Bull, Riyadh Air, and Nike, Atlético are rumoured to close a deal with Visit Rwanda, which also sponsors Arsenal. The contract would reportedly last until 2028 and is a direct consequence of club president Gil Marin’s obsession with expanding Atlético’s brand on an international scale. 

The deal is not expected to alter the team’s finances, but instead looks to promote Atlético as a brand abroad.

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— Atlético de Madrid (@atletienglish) May 1, 2025

Atlético reportedly approached Villarreal playmaker Álex Baena, while the club is looking to sell Samuel Lino. Rodrigo Riquelme could also be on the market if a satisfactory offer arrives in summer. 

Atlético most recently defeated Rayo Vallecano 3-0, thanks to goals from Julian Álvarez, Conor Gallagher, and Alexander Sørloth. 

Atlético Madrid Predicted line-up vs Deportivo Alavés

Atlético Madrid Predicted line-up vs Deportivo Alavés (4-4-2): Oblak; Galán, Lenglet, Le Normand, Llorente; Gallagher, Barrios, De Paul, Simeone; Álvarez, Sørloth.

Deportivo Alavés vs Atlético Madrid Prediction

• Prediction: Atlético Madrid to win
• Odds: 2.20 (22Bet)
• Score Prediction: Deportivo Alavés 0-3 Atlético Madrid 

Despite Alavés coming in form and hosting the match, betting odds side with Atlético Madrid in this clash. While there is little left to play for, Atlético will want to maximise their performances, especially for players they will be looking to sell. 

Atlético demonstrated in the 3-0 victory against Rayo Vallecano that lower-ranked sides are no match for them. Something similar is expected on Saturday, especially with an in-form Barrios. 

Deportivo Alavés vs Atlético Madrid Betting Tip

• Pick: Julian Álvarez to score
• Odds: 3.1 (22Bet)

At the beginning of the season, many doubted whether splashing over 100M on Julian Álvarez was a good idea, but it turned out that Atlético Madrid could not have made a better transfer. 

Álvarez embodies the idea of the ideal striker for Simeone, active in defending but mobile in the box. With Alavés offering little resistance up front, it will be Álvarez who could be key in the box to unleash Atlético’s attack in the final third.

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