Portugalete vs Alaves: Prediction, H2H and probable lineups — December 2, 2025
On Tuesday, December 2, Portugalete will host La Liga side Alaves in a Copa del Rey clash. For a closer look at the teams' form and a match prediction, read on below.
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Match preview
Portugalete may be a lower-division side, but they've already shown they're no strangers to cup upsets. In the first round, they stunned Real Valladolid (1-0), and "La Florida" is brimming with belief: according to many pundits, the victory was well deserved, and now the club is ready to challenge the favorite. Portugalete are top of their group in the Tercera Federación, Spain’s fourth tier, and they're motivated to prove that being a small club is not a sentence.
In the upcoming fixture, Portugalete will surely rely on a compact defense, discipline, and the hope of catching Alaves on the break or from set pieces. The home atmosphere and the energy of hundreds of fans, for whom this game is a true celebration, could be major factors.
Alaves, after a resounding Copa del Rey victory over Deportivo Getxo—where the La Liga club thrashed their opponents 7-0—have played four league matches: they beat Espanyol (2-1), then suffered three consecutive defeats to Girona (0-1), Celta (0-1), and Barcelona (1-3). The team has been shaky at the back and unconvincing up front. However, facing lower-league opposition, the scenario could change.
Alaves cannot afford to be complacent: with their struggles away from home, the visitors need to be cautious and avoid an "open" game. Most likely, they'll try to control possession, build through combinations, and look for openings against a packed defense. But if Portugalete can hold out for the first 20–25 minutes, it could turn into a tense affair.
Probable lineups
Portugalete: I. Gonzalez, Alfaro, A. Gonzalez, Cura, Tapiador, Recio, Belar, Quintana, Cuello, Crespo, Gomez
Alaves: Sivera; Otto, Tenaglia, Pacheco, Yusi; Vicente, Blanco, Suarez, Alena; Martinez, Boye
Match facts and head-to-head
- This is the first ever meeting between the teams
- Portugalete are unbeaten in six straight matches: one draw and five wins
- Alaves have lost three matches in a row
Prediction
I expect an open match with plenty of goal opportunities. Alaves should show their quality, but Portugalete are unlikely to sit back either. My prediction: total over 2.5 goals at 1.72
