Anaitasuna vs Alavés 28.10.2026: Prediction, Betting Tips and Match Preview

This match presents a rare opportunity for Añaitasuna to test themselves against a Primera División side. For the amateur club, facing Alavés is a highlight of the season, while the visitors see this cup fixture as a chance to break a troubling run of results in the league.

Tactical Analysis: Añaitasuna

Añaitasuna, representing the small Basque town of Azkoitia, competes in the División de Honor, the sixth tier of Spanish football. Their biggest achievement this season came in the preliminary round of the Copa del Rey, where they defeated Tedeón in both legs – a crushing 5-0 at home followed by a 5-2 victory on the road. This success earned them the right to face a top-flight club.

For the hosts, this encounter marks a return to the big stage after a long absence. Back in the 2020/21 season, Añaitasuna hosted a Primera team, Getafe, and put up a fight before losing 1-2. Now, another Basque side from La Liga arrives at the Txerloia stadium, promising a compelling contest.

Tactical Analysis: Alavés

Alavés, under manager Quique Sánchez Flores, has seen a noticeable dip in form recently. The team is winless in six consecutive matches, with four losses and two draws. After setbacks against Atlético (1-2) and Celta (1-2), they could only manage a 1-1 draw with bottom-placed Málaga, despite dominating possession with 18 shots to 7 and equalizing only in the 89th minute. This cup match against an amateur side offers a perfect chance to end their drought.

In the previous Copa del Rey, Alavés showed how effectively they can handle lower-division opponents. They demolished Getxo 7-0 on the road, followed by a 3-0 win over Portugalete. Later, they knocked out Sevilla 1-0 and Rayo Vallecano 2-0, only to fall in the quarterfinals to eventual champions Real Sociedad 2-3. With a trip to Barcelona looming on October 31, the coaching staff might rest some key players and give minutes to reserves.

Predicted Lineups

• Añaitasuna (4-3-3): Goenaga – Díaz, Larramendi, J. Odriozola, Olaisola – Errazu, Aramendi, Zubizarreta – Juaristi, Pastrian, Hazim

Absent: None Head Coach: Jon Lorenzo Barbado Iribarren

• Alavés (5-3-2): A. Rodríguez – Novoa, Otto, Coski, Valentini, Yusi – Diallo, Guevara, Suárez – Mañas, Miguel Rodríguez

Absent: Mikel Rodríguez, Garcés (both injured) Head Coach: Quique Sánchez Flores

Prediction and Bet

The main prediction is an Alavés victory. Despite their recent winless streak, the cup encounter with a sixth-tier team is an ideal opportunity to turn things around. Even with significant rotation, the Basque side holds a massive class advantage. The previous Copa del Rey run is telling: Alavés crushed regional side Getxo 7-0 and comfortably beat Portugalete 3-0. The gap in individual skill should allow Alavés to create numerous chances and win by at least four goals. We bet on an Alavés win with a handicap of -3.5.

For the total, in the last Copa del Rey, Alavés started with seven unanswered goals against Getxo and added three more against Portugalete, totaling 10 goals against lower-division foes. Añaitasuna scored heavily in the preliminary round, thrashing Tedeón 5-0 and 5-2, but even a team of their own level managed to score twice against them. Additionally, potential rotation by the visitors could let reserve players shine and compete for starting spots. We suggest playing an individual total for Alavés over 4.5.