Alaves vs Atletico Madrid Preview, Prediction and Betting Tips | La Liga

Alaves vs Atletico Madrid Preview

• Date – Sunday, April 21
• Kick-off Time – 04:30 pm GMT
• Venue – Mendizorroza

This Sunday in La Liga, Atletico Madrid travels to Mendizorroza to play Alaves. With a victory, Alaves might start to move in on the top half of the league, while Atletico needs a win to cling onto their spot in the Champions League places.

With Atletico Bilbao after them and Girona and Barcelona a little further down the line, Atletico Madrid does not yet have a spot guaranteed in the Champions League for the following year. Alaves, though, might make a last-ditch effort to move into the top half of the standings.

After 31 games, Alaves are presently ranked 14th in La Liga. The Blue and Whites are currently on 32 points, seven points above the relegation zone, after eight victories, eight draws, and fifteen losses.

This season, the Blue and Whites’ offensive side has been lacking. Alaves have scored 26 goals in 31 games, or 0.87 goals per game, on average. Alaves’ defence has improved significantly; they have let up 36 goals while maintaining seven clean sheets.

Conversely, Atletico Madrid is presently ranked fourth in La Liga. With 19 wins, 4 ties, and 8 losses in 31 games, Atletico has 61 points overall—four more than Girona and nine more than Barcelona.

This season, the Colchoneros have been reliable in front of goal. With 31 games played, Atletico have scored 59 goals, or 1.90 goals per game, on average. Atletico have conceded nine clean sheets and 36 goals at the other end of the pitch, showing a lack of consistency.

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Alaves vs Atletico Madrid Team News

Alaves Team News:

Manager Luis Garcia Plaza faces minimal injury concerns as Alaves prepares for upcoming fixtures. The squad’s defensive options have been slightly depleted with the absence of Aleksandar Sedlar, who is sidelined for the remainder of the season due to an ACL injury.

However, Garcia Plaza will be looking to rally his remaining players and maintain their competitive edge as they navigate through the challenges ahead.

Atletico Madrid Team News:

Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid squad is grappling with injury setbacks as they gear up for crucial matches. The team will be without the services of Vitolo for the remainder of the season due to an ACL injury, depriving them of his valuable contributions on the field.

Additionally, Memphis will be sidelined until late April as he continues his recovery from a muscle injury. Simeone will need to strategize effectively to compensate for these absences and ensure that his squad remains competitive in their pursuit of success.

Alaves vs Atletico Madrid Predicted Lineups

Alaves possible starting lineup:
Sivera; Gorosabel, Abqar, Marin, J Lopez; Blanco, Guevara; Vicente, Guridi, Rioja; Omorodion

Atletico Madrid’s possible starting lineup:
Oblak; Savic, Gimenez, Azpilicueta; Riquelme, Llorente, Koke, Saul, Lino; Griezmann, Morata

Alaves vs Atletico Madrid Head-to-Head

In their combined histories, Atletico Madrid and Alaves have faced off 21 times, with their first encounter occurring in 1998. With 12 wins against Alaves’s 5 wins, Atletico have a superior record in this fixture; the remaining 4 games have ended in draws.

Atletico Madrid have won four of the last five meetings in this series, while Alaves have only won once. This matchup typically ends with few goals scored, with the exception of Atletico Madrid’s lone 4-1 victory.

Let’s have a look at the last 5 Encounters between Alaves vs Atletico Madrid.

Alaves vs Atletico Madrid Prediction

Based on their recent form:

Alaves: In their last five games across all competitions, Alaves have struggled, managing only one victory and suffering four losses. Their most recent match against Granada ended in a 2-0 defeat, with goals from Myrto Uzuni and Lucas Boye securing the win for Granada despite Alaves having the majority of possession at 62%.

Atletico Madrid: Contrastingly, Atletico Madrid has been in solid form, securing four wins and experiencing just one loss in their last five outings across all competitions. In their recent La Liga encounter against Girona, they displayed resilience after conceding an early goal, with goals from Antoine Griezmann and Angel Correa propelling them to a 3-1 victory, consolidating their position as a strong contender.

The prediction for the upcoming match between Alaves and Atletico Madrid suggests a challenging task for Alaves to secure a victory.

Given their historical difficulties in overcoming Atletico Madrid, it’s anticipated that Alaves will face a formidable defensive effort from Atletico. The forecast indicates a potential shutout by Atletico Madrid, with the predicted scoreline being Deportivo Alavés 0-2 Atlético Madrid.

Prediction: Alaves 0-2 Atletico Madrid

Alaves vs Atletico Madrid Odds (subject to change)

• Alaves win – 3.90
• Atletico Madrid win – 1.96
• Draw – 3.45
• Odds source – Unibet

Where to Watch Alaves vs Atletico Madrid

• India – Jio Cinema, Sports 18
• UK – ITV
• US – ESPN+
• Spain- DAZN