Alavés vs Villarreal Live Stream – La Liga Match Preview (08.03.25)

📅 Date: Saturday, March 8, 2025
🕒 Kick-off: 18:15 UTC+3
🏟️ Venue: Estadio Mendizorroza, Vitoria-Gasteiz
🏆 Competition: La Liga
⚽ Coaches: Luis García Plaza (Alavés), Marcelino García Toral (Villarreal)

Alavés faces Villarreal in a crucial La Liga matchup at Estadio Mendizorroza. Luis García Plaza’s side will be aiming to secure vital points at home, while Marcelino’s Villarreal looks to strengthen their position in the race for European qualification.

Team Form and Standings

• Alavés: A mid-table side battling for consistency, Alavés will look to capitalize on their home advantage to move further away from the relegation zone.
• Villarreal: The Yellow Submarine is aiming for a strong finish to secure a European spot and will push for a crucial away win.

Key Players to Watch

• Alavés:
  • Luis Rioja: The winger is Alavés’ primary attacking threat.
  • Jon Guridi: The midfielder controls possession and supports attacks.
  • Antonio Sivera: The goalkeeper will need to be at his best against Villarreal’s attack.
• Villarreal:
  • Gerard Moreno: The Spanish forward is Villarreal’s most reliable goal scorer.
  • Álex Baena: A creative midfielder who dictates Villarreal’s attacking play.
  • Raúl Albiol: The veteran defender will be crucial in keeping Alavés’ attack in check.

Tactical Approaches

• Alavés (Luis García Plaza):
  • Compact defensive setup with quick counter-attacks.
  • Targeting set-pieces as a primary goal-scoring method.
  • Exploiting Villarreal’s defensive gaps with direct wing play.
• Villarreal (Marcelino García Toral):
  • Possession-based play with fluid attacking movements.
  • Quick transitions through Moreno and Baena.
  • Defensive stability to neutralize Alavés’ counter-attacks.

Betting Tips

1. Villarreal to Win or Draw – Their attacking quality gives them the edge.
2. Under 2.5 Goals – A tight, tactical battle is expected.
3. Gerard Moreno to Score Anytime – Villarreal’s main striker remains a key goal threat.

Prediction

• Alavés 1-1 Villarreal – A closely fought match with both teams likely to share points.