Elche vs Alaves Match Preview: La Liga Showdown

Match Context

Elche host Alaves at Estadio Manuel Martínez Valero on 2026-05-09 in La Liga, Regular Season - 35. Elche sit 14th on 38 points, while Alaves are 18th on 36 points and currently in the relegation places.

Elche Availability

Elche have several concerns in attack. Y. Santiago (Knee Injury) is sidelined. A. Boayar (Muscle Injury) is doubtful. R. Mir (Hamstring Injury) is doubtful. None of Elche’s leading contributors in the league stats are listed as unavailable, with key attacker André Silva (10 goals) and creator Á. Rodríguez (5 goals, 5 assists) both available to feature.

Alaves Availability

Alaves are hit by both injury and suspension. C. Alena (Yellow Cards) is sidelined. L. Boye (Muscle Injury) is sidelined. F. Garces (Suspended) is sidelined. The absence of L. Boye, who has 11 goals and 1 assist, is a major blow to their forward line, while disciplinary issues further stretch their options in defense and midfield.

Impact Summary

From the available league statistics, Alaves lose a major portion of their attacking output through L. Boye’s 11 goals, significantly reducing support for fellow 11-goal striker Toni Martínez. Elche, by contrast, retain their primary goal threat in André Silva and their top assist provider Á. Rodríguez, leaving their attacking structure largely intact despite doubts over depth options like A. Boayar and R. Mir.