Alavés vs Elche

The match will be played on Sunday, 5 October 2025, at the Estadio de Mendizorroza in Vitoria‑Gasteiz. Kick‑off is scheduled for 14:00 local time.

Elche have several injury absences: Héctor Fort is out with a muscle injury and will miss this match. Adrià Pedrosa did not train fully due to minor discomfort, so is doubtful. Rodrigo Mendoza is away with Spain’s U‑20s and will not be available. On the positive side, Elche are getting some players back: Martim Neto, Fede Redondo, and Yago Santiago are fit again and available.

For Alavés, key players missing are Mariano Díaz and Moussa Diarra (both due to injuries), and Facundo Garcés is unavailable due to a suspension. Toni Martínez is questionable.

Elche, under Eder Sarabia, are expected to lean on their momentum: being one of the few teams unbeaten so far in LaLiga, they’ll likely set up with an emphasis on compact defence and rapid transitions, especially taking advantage of their forward pair Rafa Mir and André Silva, who have already scored several goals this season. Sarabia has praised his team’s solidity and “doing things the right way” and will likely try to exploit spaces when Alavés commit forward.

Alavés under Eduardo Coudet are expected to try to capitalize on home advantage. Given their recent form they will probably focus on defensive structure, limiting Elche’s attacks, and use vertical passes or wing spaces when possible. Their issue so far has been scoring, so they might use a formation geared towards supporting their forwards, though with several doubts, some adjustments could be needed.

Media coverage is highlighting Elche’s strong start to the season, unbeaten in their first seven matches, and the forward partnership of Rafa Mir and André Silva as a significant factor. Elche are being praised for their consistency and defensive record.

In contrast, for Alavés much of the press focuses on their attacking struggles — that they’ve not been able to convert dominance into victories in recent matches, especially at home. Press outlets suggest that Alavés will need to improve finishing and avoid conceding opportunities, especially from set‑pieces or counterattacks.

In expert panels, pundits are debating whether Elche’s unbeaten run is sustainable, especially away from home, and whether their returning injured players can make a difference. Some analysts believe that Elche currently have the psychological advantage: confidence, momentum, and fewer defensive vulnerabilities than many expected.

Others argue that Alavés still pose a threat, especially at Mendizorroza, where home support and familiarity could help them eke out a result. Key talking points include whether Alavés can handle Elche’s forwards, how each coach handles injuries, and whether the match will stay tight or open up. Many expect a low‑scoring game, possibly a draw or narrow win, rather than an explosive scoreline.

Watch and Download Alavés vs Elche full match replay and highlights, At Saturday, October 04, 2025. The match played at Estadio de Mendizorroza, in LaLiga, Spain.

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