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La Liga Matchweek 20
Villarreal crestVillarrealWWLLW
16:00
Sunday 17 January 2027 · UK time
Alaves crestAlavesLDLDW
Estadio de la Ceramica, Villarreal Add to calendar

This page updates itself — line-ups appear as soon as they are announced

Match preview

Villarreal host Alaves in La Liga Matchweek 20 on Sunday 17 January 2027, 16:00 (UK time) at Estadio de la Ceramica, Villarreal.

Villarreal sit 8th with 15 points from 12 matches, 2 points ahead of 12th-placed Alaves.

Villarreal are in mixed form (3W 0D 2L in their last 5). Alaves are in mixed form (1W 2D 2L in their last 5).

Our data model gives Villarreal a 54% chance of victory, Alaves 21% and the draw 25%. It makes Villarreal the favourites, with expected goals of 1.56 against 0.86.

Confirmed line-ups usually appear about an hour before kick-off. This page updates automatically.

Questions & answers

What time is Villarreal vs Alaves?

Kick-off is Sunday 17 January 2027, 16:00 UK time.

Where is Villarreal vs Alaves played?

The match is played at Estadio de la Ceramica, Villarreal.

Who is predicted to win Villarreal vs Alaves?

Our Poisson data model rates Villarreal at 54%, the draw at 25% and Alaves at 21%. The most likely single scoreline is 1-0. This is statistical analysis, not betting advice.