Alaves vs Atletico Madrid Stats: Head-to-Head Record and Recent Form
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 2026 Regular Season (Round 8). The fixture brings together a home side currently sitting 6th with 11 points and a +5 goal difference, and an Atletico team in 2nd place on 16 points with a +9 goal difference, underlining the top-half significance of this clash.
For Alaves, a strong home record of 3 wins from 4 league matches at Estadio Mendizorrotza (9 goals scored, 3 conceded) makes this a key opportunity to consolidate European qualification ambitions. Atletico Madrid arrive as early title contenders, with 5 wins from 7 league games and the best attacking numbers of the two. In this context, Alaves vs Atletico Madrid stats around direct meetings and current form provide valuable insight into how finely balanced this encounter could be.
Head-to-head record
The record shows a competitive recent series between Alaves and Atletico Madrid across La Liga fixtures.
- Previous meetings: 5
- Alaves wins: 1
- Draws: 2
- Atletico Madrid wins: 2
Alaves vs Atletico Madrid Timeline & Historical Context
Looking at the Alaves vs Atletico Madrid timeline from the available La Liga fixtures, the most recent meeting took place on 18 January 2026 in the 2025 La Liga season (Regular Season - 20) at Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid. Atletico Madrid, playing at home, won 1-0 after a goalless first half, underlining their capacity to edge tight contests on their own ground.
On 30 August 2025, the sides met at Estadio Mendizorrotza in Round 3 of the 2025 La Liga season. That game finished Alaves 1-1 Atletico Madrid, with the home side leading 1-0 at half-time before Atletico responded after the break. Earlier, on 3 May 2025 in the 2024 La Liga season (Round 34), Alaves and Atletico Madrid drew 0-0 at Estadio de Mendizorroza, a match defined by defensive solidity and a lack of breakthrough moments on either side.
Going further back in the Alaves vs Atletico Madrid timeline, Atletico Madrid claimed a 2-1 home win at Riyadh Air Metropolitano on 23 November 2024 in the 2024 La Liga campaign (Regular Season - 14). Alaves led 1-0 at half-time before Atletico turned the game around to win 2-1. The earliest fixture in the current dataset came on 21 April 2024 at Estadio de Mendizorroza in the 2023 La Liga season (Regular Season - 32), where Alaves produced a notable 2-0 home victory over Atletico Madrid, leading 1-0 at the interval and keeping a clean sheet.
Alaves vs Atletico Madrid Head to Head Overall Breakdown
The head-to-head numbers point to a relatively balanced matchup, with only a narrow edge in results and goals.
Overall Record & Goals:
- Total Goals Scored: Alaves 4 - 6 Atletico Madrid
- Average Goals per Match: Alaves 0.80 vs Atletico Madrid 1.20
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 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, the available data reflects their 2026 La Liga season to date rather than a strict last-five sequence. They have played 7 league matches, winning 3, drawing 2, and losing 2. At home, Alaves have been particularly strong with 3 wins from 4, scoring 9 and conceding only 3, supported by an average of 2.3 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per home game. Overall, they average 1.6 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per match, with 3 clean sheets and 2 games where they failed to score, suggesting a generally solid but occasionally inconsistent attacking output.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 3, Draw 2, Lose 2 (season to date)
Last 5 Atletico Madrid Matches Results and Stats
Atletico Madrid’s form profile is also based on their 2026 La Liga season to date. Across 7 league fixtures, they have 5 wins, 1 draw, and 1 defeat, underscoring a strong start. Away from home, Atletico have taken 2 wins from 3, scoring 6 and conceding 4, with an average of 2.0 goals scored and 1.3 conceded per away match. Overall, they average 2.3 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per game, with 3 clean sheets and only 1 match in which they failed to score. This combination of attacking productivity and defensive stability underpins their position in 2nd place.
- Recent Results Summary: Win 5, Draw 1, Lose 1 (season to date)
Historical Statistical Verdict
The historical record between Alaves and Atletico Madrid is finely poised: 5 recent La Liga meetings have produced 2 wins for Atletico, 1 for Alaves, and 2 draws, with Atletico ahead 6-4 on aggregate goals. Venue patterns are clear: Alaves have avoided defeat in all three home fixtures in this sequence, taking one win and two draws, while Atletico Madrid have been perfect in their two home matches. Combined with current league form — Alaves strong at Estadio Mendizorrotza and Atletico Madrid boasting superior overall results and attacking averages — the trends suggest a competitive encounter in which Atletico’s higher scoring rate is balanced by Alaves’ resilient home record. The stats lean slightly towards Atletico Madrid on overall quality, but the head-to-head history in Vitoria-Gasteiz indicates that Alaves are capable of making this a tight contest.
Alaves vs Atletico Madrid H2H Statistics updated on 5 October 2026.
