FC Barcelona vs Deportivo Alaves Prediction, Lineups, Injuries, and Team News

Matchday 14 of the La Liga EA Sports 2025/26 season will see FC Barcelona take on Deportivo Alaves in a match at the revamped Camp Nou. Barcelona are in a tight title race with rivals Real Madrid as they eye a top spot in the table after being separated by just a point at this juncture. On the other hand, Deportivo Alaves are justifying their mid-table tag by occupying the 14th position. Before the two teams lock horns again this season, have a look at our FC Barcelona vs Deportivo Alaves prediction.

FC Barcelona vs Deportivo Alaves Preview

The hosts occupy the second position in the league after 13 games with ten wins, one draw, and two defeats. They have managed to score a total of 36 goals so far, but have shipped a total of 15 goals already, more than half of what they had conceded last season. Barca's high line has been breached by teams on numerous occasions, which had been one of their strong areas last time around. Their only two defeats this season came against Sevilla and arch-rivals Real Madrid. The match against Sevilla was way worse than the one against Los Blancos, as Hansi Flick's men conceded four goals in that game compared to Madrid's two. Their last game in the league was against Athletic Club, where they recorded a dominating 4-0 win. However, their form in the Champions League has been a thing of concern as they sit 18th in the table with just seven points from their first five games. FC Barcelona will look to turn things around and achieve a neat win against Alaves, closing the gap on Real Madrid for some time. They will be hoping for the Los Blancos to drop points this weekend, which will make them go top of the table again.

Meanwhile, Deportivo Alaves are lurking in the 14th position with four wins, three draws, and six defeats. Their last game was against Celta Vigo, where they were handed a disappointing 0-1 defeat at home. The Babazorros will want to improve upon their performances and better their last season's finish (15th). They have been relegated only once in their last 10 campaigns in the Spanish top-flight and would like to keep it that way in the coming times. Alaves' record against the Blaugranas has been abysmal, as they have lost each of their last five meetings with the club. The last time Alaves clinched a win against Barca was in 2016, when they managed to register a 2-1 win at the Camp Nou after a wait of 16 long years.

FC Barcelona vs Deportivo Alaves Match Info

Here is the all-important match info that you need to know from the FC Barcelona vs Deportivo Alaves match info.

Match Name: FC Barcelona vs Deportivo Alaves, La Liga

Stadium Name: Camp Nou

Kick-Off Time: 3:15 PM GMT

Fans in the UK can watch the match on Disney+ and Premier Sports, while viewers in the US can tune into ESPN+ to catch the live stream.

FC Barcelona Team News

Apart from the usual absentees, Ronald Araujo and Fermin Lopez have been the new additions to the list of injured players. Eric Garcia is expected to replace him in the centre-back position, and he will be supported by Pau Cubarsi. Pedri missed the last game against Chelsea due to an injury, but has recovered in time to face Deportivo Alaves. He is expected to play in the double pivot with Frenkie De Jong. Raphinha has returned to the squad after a long-term injury, but Hansi Flick would like to be cautious with one of the most important members of his squad. Marcus Rashford is expected to start in his place, with Lamine Yamal playing on the right. Robert Lewandowski would like to add to his goal tally in this game after a disastrous night at Stamford Bridge.

FC Barcelona Expected Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Here is the expected eleven of FC Barcelona from the FC Barcelona vs Deportivo Alaves predicted lineups.

Goalkeeper: J Garcia

Defenders: Kounde, E Garcia, Cubarsi, Balde

Midfielders: De Jong, Pedri, Yamal, Olmo, Rashford

Forward: Lewandowski

Deportivo Alaves Team News

Facundo Garces has been serving a long suspension due to using fake documentation to play for the Malaysian national football team, which will make him miss this game, too. The Brazilian midfielder, Calebe, will be assessed before the game to come to a decision regarding his inclusion in the squad for Saturday, as he suffered a knock against Celta Vigo in the last match. Carlos Vicente has proved to be one of the most important assets of the squad with five goals and two assists in 14 appearances so far, and is expected to start once again for this crucial game. Toni Martinez and Lucas Boye are tipped to start as the center-forwards for this clash.

Deportivo Alaves Expected Lineup (4-4-2):

Here is the expected eleven of Deportivo Alaves from the FC Barcelona vs Deportivo Alaves predicted lineups.

Goalkeeper: Sivera

Defenders: Otto, Tenaglia, Pacheco, Yusi

Midfielders: Vicente, Blanco, Suarez, Alena

Forwards: Martinez, Boye

FC Barcelona vs Deportivo Alaves Injuries

Let's take a look at the FC Barcelona vs Deportivo Alaves injuries in the FC Barcelona vs Deportivo Alaves preview. FC Barcelona injury update has revealed that both Ronald Araujo and Fermin Lopez will be unavailable for the game due to injuries.

Deportivo Alaves have their full squad at their disposal except Nikola Maras, who misses Saturday's game due to a ligament injury.

Sportsdunia's FC Barcelona vs Deportivo Alaves Prediction

We have finally arrived at our last segment, the FC Barcelona vs Deportivo Alaves prediction. We go for a 4-0 win for the hosts, with Robert Lewandowski scoring a brace. The other two goal scorers will be Lamine Yamal and Raphinha, with the latter coming on in the second half. Barca have a lot of quality up front, and it is expected that they will punish Alaves for their occasional mishaps on the defensive front. Deportivo Alaves will break Barca's high line quite a few times, but will be unable to convert their chances. For more updates regarding other matches like this, FC Barcelona vs Deportivo Alaves prediction, keep following Sportsdunia.