Alaves vs Atletico Madrid Stats: Head-to-head Overview

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). This fixture brings together a strong home side against one of the division’s title contenders, making Alaves vs Atletico Madrid stats particularly relevant for assessing where the balance of power lies going into this clash.

In the current La Liga standings, Alaves sit 6th with 11 points from 7 matches and a goal difference of +5, pushing for European places. Atletico Madrid are 2nd with 16 points and a +9 goal difference, firmly in the Champions League positions. With Alaves boasting three wins from four home games and Atletico Madrid strong both home and away, the stakes are high: points for a top-four push for the hosts and for a potential title challenge for the visitors.

Head-to-head record

The record shows a competitive recent series between Alaves and Atletico Madrid, with tight margins and several low-scoring contests.

• Previous meetings: 5
• Alaves wins: 2
• Draws: 1
• Atletico Madrid wins: 2

Alaves vs Atletico Madrid Timeline & Historical Context

Looking at the Alaves vs Atletico Madrid timeline from the available recent meetings, the rivalry has swung back and forth across La Liga fixtures. On 21 April 2024 in the 2023 La Liga season (Regular Season - 32), Alaves hosted Atletico Madrid at Estadio de Mendizorroza and delivered a notable 2-0 home win after leading 1-0 at half-time. That result underlined the Basque side’s ability to frustrate and outplay a top opponent on their own pitch.

The next chapter came on 23 November 2024 at Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid in the 2024 La Liga season (Regular Season - 14). Atletico Madrid overturned a half-time deficit (0-1) to beat Alaves 2-1, showing their resilience at home. Then on 3 May 2025, again at Estadio de Mendizorroza in the 2024 La Liga season (Regular Season - 34), the sides played out a 0-0 draw, with neither attack able to break through despite Alaves having home advantage.

In the 2025 La Liga campaign, the balance remained fine. On 30 August 2025 at Estadio Mendizorrotza (Regular Season - 3), Alaves and Atletico Madrid drew 1-1, with the hosts leading 1-0 at half-time before Atletico Madrid equalised. Later, on 18 January 2026 at Metropolitano Stadium in Madrid (Regular Season - 20 of the 2025 season), Atletico Madrid edged a 1-0 home victory after a goalless first half. Overall, the Alaves vs Atletico Madrid timeline points to a rivalry defined by narrow scorelines, strong home performances on both sides, and only one game in this run decided by more than a single goal.

Alaves vs Atletico Madrid Head to Head Overall Breakdown

The head-to-head numbers underline how evenly matched these teams have been in recent La Liga meetings, with both sides enjoying success, especially on home soil.

Overall Record & Goals:

• Total Goals Scored: Alaves 4 - 5 Atletico Madrid
• Average Goals per Match: Alaves 0.80 vs Atletico Madrid 1.00

Venue Split Performance:

• At Estadio Mendizorrotza / Estadio de Mendizorroza (Alaves home): 3 matches played here — Alaves won 1 (as home side), Atletico Madrid won 0 (as away side), 2 draws
• At Riyadh Air Metropolitano / Metropolitano Stadium (Atletico Madrid home): 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 (2025 season), at Metropolitano Stadium, Madrid
• 30 August 2025: Alaves 1-1 Atletico Madrid (Half-time: 1-1) – La Liga, Regular Season - 3 (2025 season), at Estadio Mendizorrotza, Vitoria-Gasteiz
• 3 May 2025: Alaves 0-0 Atletico Madrid (Half-time: 0-0) – La Liga, Regular Season - 34 (2024 season), at Estadio de Mendizorroza, Vitoria-Gasteiz
• 23 November 2024: Atletico Madrid 2-1 Alaves (Half-time: 0-1) – La Liga, Regular Season - 14 (2024 season), at Riyadh Air Metropolitano, Madrid
• 21 April 2024: Alaves 2-0 Atletico Madrid (Half-time: 1-0) – La Liga, Regular Season - 32 (2023 season), at Estadio de Mendizorroza, Vitoria-Gasteiz

Recent Form: Last 5 Matches Breakdown

Last 5 Alaves Matches Results and Stats

For Alaves, the available numbers come from their La Liga 2026 season to date. They have played 7 league matches, winning 3, drawing 2 and losing 2. At home they have been particularly strong: 3 wins from 4 games, scoring 9 and conceding just 3, with an average of 2.3 goals scored and 0.8 conceded per home match. Overall, Alaves average 1.6 goals scored and 0.9 conceded per game, with 3 clean sheets and only 2 matches without scoring. Their season-to-date form string of DLLWW in the standings suggests some early inconsistency followed by improvement, especially at Estadio Mendizorrotza.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 3, Draw 2, Lose 2 (season to date, 7 matches)

Last 5 Atletico Madrid Matches Results and Stats

Atletico Madrid’s season-to-date form in La Liga 2026 is that of a leading contender. They have 5 wins, 1 draw and 1 defeat from 7 matches. Away from home they have won 2 of 3, scoring 6 and conceding 4, with a strong 2.0 goals scored per away game. Overall, Atletico Madrid average 2.3 goals scored and 1.0 conceded per match, with 3 clean sheets and just 1 game without scoring. Their form line of WWWLW in the standings underlines a generally winning pattern, with attacking productivity backed by a typically solid defence.

• Recent Results Summary: Win 5, Draw 1, Lose 1 (season to date, 7 matches)

Historical Statistical Verdict

Taken together, the historical record and current-season performance paint a nuanced picture. Head-to-head, Alaves and Atletico Madrid are level in recent La Liga meetings with 2 wins each and 1 draw, and a narrow overall goal edge for Atletico Madrid at 5-4. Venue trends are clear: Alaves have been difficult to beat at Estadio Mendizorrotza/Estadio de Mendizorroza, remaining unbeaten in three recent home meetings with Atletico Madrid (one win, two draws), while Atletico Madrid have won both of their recent home fixtures in Madrid. In 2026, Atletico Madrid arrive with superior overall form, more goals and a higher league position, but Alaves counter with a strong home record and proven ability to limit Atletico Madrid’s attack in Vitoria-Gasteiz. The stats suggest a tightly contested match, with Atletico Madrid carrying the stronger season profile but Alaves historically capable of turning this fixture into a balanced, low-margin encounter on their own ground.

Alaves vs Atletico Madrid H2H Statistics updated on 5 October 2026.