FC Barcelona vs Deportivo Alavés Prediction and Betting Tips | La Liga Gameweek 11
La Liga · Saturday 31 October 2026 · 20:00 UTC · Spotify Camp Nou, Barcelona · updated 2026-10-17
FC Barcelona welcome Deportivo Alavés to Spotify Camp Nou in Barcelona in La Liga Gameweek 11 action on Saturday 31 October 2026, kick-off 20:00 UTC.
FC Barcelona have played 8 matches in La Liga this season, scoring 4.3 and conceding 0.9 goals a game and winning 100% of them. At home they average 4.3 goals scored and 1.0 conceded over 4 matches, with a 50% win rate. Deportivo Alavés have played 8 matches in La Liga this season, scoring 1.5 and conceding 1.0 goals a game and winning 38% of them. Away from home they average 0.7 goals scored and 1.0 conceded over 3 matches, with a 0% win rate.
On Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers, FC Barcelona are clear favourites at 77%, with the draw at 14% and Deportivo Alavés at 9%.
Moneyball's estimate
- Expected goals: FC Barcelona 2.85, Deportivo Alavés 0.91.
- Over 2.5 goals: 72% · both teams to score: 57%.
- Most likely score: 2–0 (9%).
From each side's goals and expected goals this season (Sportmonks), pulled toward the league average while a side has played few matches (8 and 8 so far), through a Dixon-Coles score model. No bookmaker prices are in it; once the odds are out, the full model in the app reads them too.
FC Barcelona: form and key numbers
In style FC Barcelona keep the ball, press high, take players on.
- Expected goals: 3.49 a match created, 0.89 conceded (goals minus xG: +6.0).
- Shots: 21.6 a match, 8.3 on target.
- Possession: 70.3% on average.
- Clean sheets: 50% of matches (50% at home).
- Both teams scored in 50% of their matches.
- Corners: 7.6 a match.
- Discipline: 1.3 yellow cards a match.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 7.23.
Deportivo Alavés: form and key numbers
In style Deportivo Alavés are happy without the ball, play long and direct, cross a lot.
- Expected goals: 1.13 a match created, 1.33 conceded (goals minus xG: +3.0).
- Shots: 11.9 a match, 4.3 on target.
- Possession: 41.0% on average.
- Clean sheets: 38% of matches (33% away).
- Both teams scored in 50% of their matches.
- Corners: 3.8 a match.
- Discipline: 1.8 yellow cards a match, 1.0 reds.
- Average Sportmonks player rating: 6.84.
FC Barcelona vs Deportivo Alavés: season averages side by side
| FC Barcelona | Per match this season | Deportivo Alavés |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Matches | 8 |
| 4.3 | Goals scored | 1.5 |
| 0.9 | Goals conceded | 1.0 |
| 3.49 | Expected goals (xG) | 1.13 |
| 0.89 | xG conceded | 1.33 |
| 21.6 | Shots | 11.9 |
| 8.3 | On target | 4.3 |
| 70.3 | Possession % | 41.0 |
| 50% | Clean sheets % | 38% |
| 50% | Both teams scored % | 50% |
| 7.6 | Corners | 3.8 |
| 1.3 | Yellow cards | 1.8 |
| 7.23 | Average rating | 6.84 |
Players to watch
FC Barcelona
- Dani Olmo AMF · Creator · Moneyball Score 85 · Big-chance creator, Creator (top 1% of his position)
- Rodri DMF · Deep-lying playmaker · Moneyball Score 79 · Ball circulator, Secure passer (top 1% of his position)
Deportivo Alavés
- Ángel Pérez RWF · Creative winger · Moneyball Score 67 · Big-chance creator, Crosser (top 2% of his position)
- Antonio Sivera GK · Sweeper keeper · Moneyball Score 67 · Long passer, Box defender (top 4% of his position)
Scouting spotlight: Lamine Yamal
Lamine Yamal, 19 · FC Barcelona · RWF · Creative winger · Moneyball Score 90
Lamine Yamal, 19, plays as a winger for FC Barcelona in La Liga. Strongest for his role in expected goals and expected assists (est.). Weakest in dispossessed. Moneyball Scout, the engine behind our Scouting Players Research, rates him against every winger in Europe's top five leagues - and this is what he does better than almost all of them.
Percentile against his position on each figure: 50 is the average winger, 90 the top tenth.
Positions he can play
- RW · Winger Natural, 90
- SS · Second striker Accomplished, 89
- LW · Winger Accomplished, 86
Where he is strongest
| Figure | His number | Better than |
|---|---|---|
| Expected goals | 0.78 / 90 | 100% |
| Expected assists (est.) | 0.67 / 90 | 100% |
| Key passes | 4.16 / 90 | 100% |
| Shots | 5.90 / 90 | 100% |
| Big chances created | 1.48 / 90 | 100% |
Roles he suits
- ★★★★★ Creative winger Winger
- ★★★★★ Inside forward Winger
- ★★★★½ Shadow striker Attacking midfielder
Scout's notes: Gets into scoring positions, Creator, Chance creator.
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FC Barcelona vs Deportivo Alavés prediction
FC Barcelona should have more of the ball, with Deportivo Alavés likely to sit in a compact block and look to break; FC Barcelona like to take players on; Deportivo Alavés work the ball wide and cross. Moneyball's model expects about 3.8 goals - 2.85 for FC Barcelona and 0.91 for Deportivo Alavés - with over 2.5 goals at 72% and both teams scoring at 57%. FC Barcelona have the stronger numbers, and we expect them to make home advantage count.
Prediction: FC Barcelona 2-0 Deportivo Alavés
FC Barcelona vs Deportivo Alavés betting tips
- Tip 1: FC Barcelona to win 77% on Moneyball's model, from this season's numbers
- Tip 2: Over 2.5 goals 72% by the model, 3.76 goals expected
- Tip 3: Both teams to score: yes 57% by the model
- Tip 4: Over 3.5 cards the two sides average 4.0 cards a match between them
- Tip 5: Over 9.5 corners 11.4 corners a match between them
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FC Barcelona vs Deportivo Alavés: questions and answers
When is FC Barcelona vs Deportivo Alavés?
FC Barcelona vs Deportivo Alavés is on Saturday 31 October 2026, kick-off 20:00 UTC, in La Liga Gameweek 11.
Where is FC Barcelona vs Deportivo Alavés played?
At Spotify Camp Nou, Barcelona, FC Barcelona's home ground.
Who will win FC Barcelona vs Deportivo Alavés?
FC Barcelona are the favourites: FC Barcelona 77%, draw 14%, Deportivo Alavés 9%. Our prediction is FC Barcelona 2-0 Deportivo Alavés.
Who is the player to watch in FC Barcelona vs Deportivo Alavés?
Lamine Yamal of FC Barcelona: a creative winger with a Moneyball Score of 90 against every winger in Europe's top five leagues.
How many goals will there be in FC Barcelona vs Deportivo Alavés?
Moneyball's model expects about 3.8 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 72%.
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