Barcelona – Alaves

Recent form · Written before the match

Barcelona won 5-2 at Betis on October 17, after wins against Getafe and Sevilla. The cache also documents 3-0 wins against Getafe, 3-1 at Sevilla, 7-2 against Racing Santander, and 4-2 at Levante, but these archives are partial and do not constitute a complete run.

Barcelona also lost 4-2 to PSG in the Champions League on October 20, a possible factor in recovery and travel. Alavés lost 1-2 at Celta on October 18, after defeats against Atlético, Valencia, and Racing Santander, as well as a 0-0 draw at Athletic Club.

xG, pressing, and chance quality are not comparable here over the same period and with the same provider.

Head-to-head · Written before the match

The documented recent head-to-head results are: Barcelona 3-1 Alavés, on November 29, 2025, at Camp Nou; Alavés 1-0 Barcelona, on May 13, 2026, at Mendizorroza. The official history also mentions Barcelona 1-0 Alavés, Alavés 0-3 Barcelona, and Alavés 1-3 Barcelona, with no other date specified here.

These results show that Alavés can resist, but their prédictive valeur is limited by changes in squads, form, coaches, and context.

Absences and returns

Eric García is suffering from a right thigh injury; Barcelona estimated his absence at three or four weeks on October 18, making him highly likely to miss the match, although his unavailability has not been confirmed. Jules Koundé is suffering from a left ankle sprain, and his availability depends on his progress.

Dani Olmo was affected by a left adductor injury announced on October 21, with no established recovery time. Ville Koski is suffering from a muscle injury to the right quadriceps, announced on October 4; his recovery and availability have not been confirmed.

Context & news

The La Liga match, matchday 11, is scheduled for Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 21:00 CET at Spotify Camp Nou, with Barcelona at home; the referee and attendance remain unknown. Favorable scenario for Barcelona: its attacking volume and territorial pressure can exploit the half-spaces, continuing its run of 39 goals in nine matchdays.

Contrasting scenario: Alavés can defend in a low block, accelerate in transition and target set pieces, especially if Barcelona's défense or creativity is diminished. Alavés's position in the standings after its match against Málaga on October 23 still needs to be verified.

Lineups and squad

No starting lineup, starting goalkeeper, or complete list of suspended players had been published as of October 23. Probable lineups cannot be inferred from old match sheets.