Alaves vs Atletico Madrid: Head-to-head Stats and Past Meetings

Alaves host Atletico Madrid at Estadio Mendizorrotza in Vitoria-Gasteiz on 10 October 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 14:15 UTC in La Liga’s Regular Season - 8. Alaves vs Atletico Madrid stats take on extra significance here, as the home side arrive in 6th place on 11 points, pushing for European contention, while Atletico Madrid sit 2nd on 16 points and targeting the top of the table.

The league table underlines the stakes: Alaves have 3 wins from 7 matches with a positive goal difference of +5, built largely on strong home form. Atletico Madrid, meanwhile, have started the 2026 La Liga season with 5 wins from 7 and a goal difference of +9, combining an efficient attack with a solid defence. This fixture could shape the early European race for Alaves and maintain or disrupt Atletico’s title ambitions.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a tightly contested recent series between Alaves and Atletico Madrid in La Liga.

Previous meetings: 5
Alaves wins: 1
Draws: 2
Atletico Madrid wins: 2

Alaves vs Atletico Madrid Timeline & Historical Context

The Alaves vs Atletico Madrid timeline in recent La Liga seasons reveals a balanced rivalry, with both sides managing to impose themselves at different moments. Across these five league fixtures, there has been no clear long-term dominance, and margins have often been fine.

On 21 April 2024 in La Liga Regular Season - 32 at Estadio de Mendizorroza, Alaves defeated Atletico Madrid 2-0, leading 1-0 at half-time and closing out a convincing home win. Later that year, on 23 November 2024 in La Liga Regular Season - 14 at Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid, Atletico Madrid responded with a 2-1 home victory after trailing 0-1 at half-time, underlining their resilience on home soil.

The 2024–2025 La Liga season continued this pattern of close encounters. On 3 May 2025 in Regular Season - 34 at Estadio de Mendizorroza, Alaves and Atletico Madrid played out a 0-0 draw, with the match goalless at both half-time and full-time. On 30 August 2025 in Regular Season - 3, again at Estadio Mendizorrotza, the sides drew 1-1 after a 1-1 first half, showing how evenly matched they can be in Vitoria-Gasteiz. Most recently, on 18 January 2026 in Regular Season - 20 at Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid, Atletico Madrid edged a 1-0 home win after a 0-0 first half. Overall, the Alaves vs Atletico Madrid timeline suggests a rivalry defined by tight scorelines and home advantage often proving decisive.

Alaves vs Atletico Madrid Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers confirm a narrow edge for Atletico Madrid but also highlight Alaves’ ability to compete, especially at home.

Overall Record & Goals:

Total Goals Scored: Alaves 4 - 5 Atletico Madrid
Average Goals per Match: Alaves 0.80 vs Atletico Madrid 1.00

Venue Split Performance:

At Estadio Mendizorrotza: 3 matches played here — Alaves won 1 (as home side), Atletico Madrid won 0 (as away side), 2 draws
At Atletico Madrid’s home (Metropolitano Stadium / Riyadh Air Metropolitano): 2 matches played here — Atletico Madrid won 2 (as home side), Alaves won 0 (as away side), 0 draws

Alaves vs Atletico Madrid Last Results: Past Direct Meetings

Here are the Alaves vs Atletico Madrid last results in recent competitive fixtures:

18 January 2026: Atletico Madrid 1-0 Alaves (Half-time: 0-0) – La Liga Regular Season - 20
30 August 2025: Alaves 1-1 Atletico Madrid (Half-time: 1-1) – La Liga Regular Season - 3
3 May 2025: Alaves 0-0 Atletico Madrid (Half-time: 0-0) – La Liga Regular Season - 34
23 November 2024: Atletico Madrid 2-1 Alaves (Half-time: 0-1) – La Liga Regular Season - 14
21 April 2024: Alaves 2-0 Atletico Madrid (Half-time: 1-0) – La Liga Regular Season - 32

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Alaves Matches Results and Stats

For Alaves, recent form in La Liga 2026 season to date shows a competitive and generally positive trend, especially at home. Across 7 league matches, Alaves have 3 wins, 2 draws and 2 defeats, with 11 goals scored and 6 conceded. Their attack has been notably stronger at Estadio Mendizorrotza, averaging 2.3 goals per home game while conceding only 0.8, supported by 2 home clean sheets and 3 overall. The form line of DLLWW indicates some early setbacks followed by improved results, and their defensive structure at home has been a key foundation.

Recent Results Summary: Win 3, Draw 2, Lose 2 (season to date)

Last 5 Atletico Madrid Matches Results and Stats

Atletico Madrid’s La Liga 2026 season to date underlines why they arrive as favourites. With 5 wins, 1 draw and just 1 defeat from 7 matches, they have scored 16 goals and conceded 7. Their attack has been consistent both home and away, averaging 2.5 goals per match at home and 2.0 away, while defensively they allow only 1.0 goal per game overall. The form pattern WDWLWWW reflects a strong run with multiple victories, and 3 clean sheets show that their defensive standards remain high even as they commit numbers forward.

Recent Results Summary: Win 5, Draw 1, Lose 1 (season to date)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Looking across the Alaves vs Atletico Madrid stats, history points to a finely balanced contest at Estadio Mendizorrotza. Overall, Atletico Madrid lead the recent head-to-head with 2 wins to 1 and a 5-4 goal advantage, but Alaves are unbeaten in the last three home meetings with Atletico, taking one win and two draws and conceding only once in those matches. Venue patterns are clear: Atletico Madrid have been perfect at home in this mini-series, while Alaves have consistently made life difficult for them in Vitoria-Gasteiz. When combined with current league form — Alaves strong and efficient at home, Atletico Madrid carrying superior overall results and attacking output — the trends lean slightly towards Atletico’s quality, but also suggest a competitive match where Alaves’ home resilience could again narrow the gap.

Alaves vs Atletico Madrid H2H Statistics updated on 5 October 2026.