Deportivo Alavés vs. Villarreal CF

Deportivo Alavés host Villarreal CF at Estadio de Mendizorroza in La Liga Round 3, where early 2026-27 form and squad availability shape the close contest reflected in current pricing. Alavés have collected maximum points from their opening two fixtures with a 3-0 home win over Getafe and a 1-1 draw at Rayo Vallecano, while Villarreal sit ninth after two draws. The visitors carry greater overall squad depth and historical standing from the prior campaign, yet Alavés benefit from home advantage and limited absences beyond Facundo Garcés’s suspension. Villarreal report no confirmed unavailability. Recent head-to-head results include several draws and narrow margins, supporting the balanced implied probabilities across the three outcomes.