Alaves on course for Europe? In the Spanish league, with a ten-point lead, there is much to be said about defending a title from Barcelona. On the other hand, there is still a lot of fighting for the starting places for the Champions League and the Europa League. Here is a team with Alaves hope to make Europe, who had certainly no one on the bill before the season.
Soccer Betting Prediction Alaves vs Atletico Madrid
At the weekend, the top flight between Alaves and Atletico Madrid will take place at the Estadio Mendizorroza. A prognosis is not so easy. CD Alaves is surprisingly in fifth place in La Liga. Most recently Alaves made an away win at Huesca and are unbeaten in six games. In the upcoming duel between Alaves and Atletico Madrid there is a relatively high odds for a tip on the home win despite this impressive series with up to 5.25. This is mainly due to the fact that Atletico Madrid is second in the capital of the Basque Country. However, the Rojiblancos had last lost after the departure in the Champions League in the Spanish league in Bilbao defeat. Therefore, you can really look forward to the development of the encounter on Saturday night!
Alaves – Statistics & Current Form
At Alaves you are sure to like the table. The dream of Europe lives. Currently, CD Alaves has scored 44 points, four points ahead of seventh place in the table. On the other hand, the Basques separate only two points from the fourth-placed Getafe, so that even the Champions League does not seem impossible. In the meantime, Alaves had a bad phase and conceded three defeats in a row from the 20th matchday. But this series is already back a while now.
“The break was very good for everyone to rebuild their strength and master the last phase of the season as successfully as possible.” – Abelardo
Coach Abelardo’s side have been unbeaten in the Spanish league for six games. Away, Alaves has played 15 games this season and scored 20 points. In the Estadio Mendizorroza home, Alaves was only 13 times ran and won 24 counters. The balance in their own stadium can be seen in any case. So there were already six wins and six draws for Alaves. In contrast, there is only a home game defeat, which one traded in the context of the 21st matchday against promoted Rayo Vallecano. Before the international break, there was a 1-1 draw in a home game against Eibar, while one week later could be pleased with promoted Huesca over a clear 3-0 away win.
At home Alaves scored only 14 goals and so there are only two other teams in the entire league, which met even rarer in their own stadium. Bärenstark is the defensive in the previous home games, which allowed only eight goals. For the upcoming home game against Atletico Madrid coach Abelardo can not rely on the suspended Guillermo Maripan and due to a cruciate ligament, Burgui will not play this season.
Expected formation of Alaves:
⇛ Pacheco; Duarte, Laguardia, Ximo, Martin; Jony, Pina, Brasanac, Inui; Baston, Calleri
Last matches of Alaves:
⚽ 16.03.2019 – Huesca Vs. Alaves 1: 3 (La Liga)
⚽ 09.03.2019 – Alaves Vs. SD Eibar 1: 1 (La Liga)
⚽ 02.03.2019 – Villarreal vs. Alaves 1: 2 (La Liga)
⚽ 23.02.2019 – Alaves Vs. Celta Vigo 0: 0 (La Liga)
⚽ 17.02.2019 – Betis Sevilla vs. Alaves 1: 1 (La Liga)
Atletico Madrid – Statistics & Current Form
For the championship, it is likely for Atletico with ten points behind Barcelona leaders probably not enough again. Nevertheless, the fans are certainly not dissatisfied with the performance of their favorites in the Spanish league. It would be important from F view that Diego Simeone and his team hold until the end of the season in front of the city rivals Real Madrid. There was a great disappointment for the Rojiblancos recently in the Champions League, although it looked good for the Rojiblancos after the first knockout round. Despite the 2-0 win by Atletico in the first leg with goals from Gimenez and Godin, it was not enough for the so defensively strong Atletico Madrid due to a 0-3 defeat in the second leg for the hoped-for quarter-finals.
“We are used to fighting. We have matured in recent years to a team that plays for the title until the very last moment. Now is the time to observe, look and grow. We are in a good position in the league, and that should stay that way. ” – Diego Simeone
After this disappointing finish, Atletico Madrid will focus on the Spanish league in the coming weeks. In the last game before the international break, the Rojiblancos did not find their way back on track. Rather, Atletico Madrid lost to a disappointing performance in Bilbao. With twelve points ahead of fifth place in the table, Atletico Madrid will be unlikely to qualify for the Champions League.
At the upcoming league match in Alaves next to the suspended Rodri perhaps the battered Martins, Arias and Garces will not be available. Anyone wishing to give their tip on an away win against Rojiblancos in the upcoming comparison between Alaves and Atletico Madrid will find up to 1.79 attractive odds at the bookmakers. Away, it was enough for Atletico Madrid in the Spanish league so far in 14 appearances after all for five wins and six draws. Accordingly, the team of Diego Simeone in La Liga had only three times with a defeat in the luggage travel home.
Expected formation of Atletico Madrid:
⇛ Oblak; Luis, Godin, Gimenez, Juanfran; Saul, Thomas, Koke; Morata, Griezmann, Costa
Last matches of Atletico Madrid:
⚽ 16.03.2019 – Athletic Bilbao Vs. Atletico Madrid 2: 0 (La Liga)
⚽ 12.03.2019 – Juventus vs Atletico Madrid 3: 0 (Champions League)
⚽ 09.03.2019 – Atletico Madrid Vs. CD Leganés 1: 0 (La Liga)
⚽ 03.03.2019 – Real Sociedad Vs. Atletico Madrid 0-2 (La Liga)
⚽ 24.02.2019 – Atletico Madrid Vs. Villarreal 2: 0 (La Liga)
Alaves vs Atletico Madrid Direct Comparison & Stats Highlights
There have been 21 football matches between Alaves and Atletico Madrid over the years. For CD Alaves, it was only five times for a victory. In contrast, the record speaks at 12 victories clearly for the Rojiblancos. Atletico Madrid beat Walla Metropolitano 3-0 in the first half of the season. Last season, Atletico Madrid won both matches tightly 1-0.
Alaves vs Atletico Madrid Soccer Prediction Explained
As part of the 29th game day in the Basque Country is a duel between Alaves and Atletico Madrid. The hosts are surprisingly in fifth place in the table. The team of coach Abelardo should be confident in the big game against Atletico Madrid. Alaves may after the season so far justified hopes to qualify for a European club competition.
Key Facts – Alaves vs Atletico Madrid tips
⇛ Alaves only with a home defeat this season.
⇛ Atletico Madrid lost two competitive games away from home.
⇛ Alaves at home only with eight goals.
Therefore, in the match between Alaves and Atletico Madrid a prediction is relatively difficult. On the one hand, the current form speaks more for Alaves, but on the other hand Atletico Madrid has the much stronger squad. It remains to be seen whether the Rojiblancos have digested the bitter exit in the premier class meanwhile. We can imagine that the experienced Diego Simeone has brought his team back on track during the international break. That’s why, in the match between Alaves and Atlético Madrid, we’re giving away our bet on odds of up to 1.79 for an away win over Rojiblancos.
Prediction Today: 2
Odds: 1.79
