Alavés Home Strength and Recent Form
Alavés recently ended a three-match La Liga losing run with a 1-0 win over Real Sociedad, a result manager Eduardo Coudet described as “desperately” needed. With 14 of their 18 points earned at home (W4, D2, L2), Alavés have shown strength in their own stadium.
They have also impressed against top opposition, collecting seven points from three home matches against teams in the pre-round top-nine, positioning them between the top-six and bottom-three in the table.
Real Madrid Under Pressure
Real Madrid manager Xabi Alonso is under heavy pressure, with reports suggesting his job is at risk if his side fail to win. Madrid have won just two of their last eight games across all competitions (D3, L3), matching their joint-worst eight-game run since April 2006.
Following a 2-1 UEFA Champions League defeat to Manchester City and a 2-0 La Liga loss to Celta Vigo, Madrid now trail the league leaders by four points. However, they remain unbeaten in five away games (W2, D3) this season.
Head-to-Head Record and Key Stats
Madrid have dominated recent La Liga meetings, winning 19 of the last 21 encounters with Alavés and each of the last seven. A win would make them only the second team to secure six consecutive away victories at Alavés in La Liga history.
Alavés’ matches have averaged just 1.87 goals per game after 15 rounds, the lowest in La Liga. The away team has not led at half-time in any Alavés league match this season, and Madrid have won all ten games in which they scored first.
Key Players and Team News
Carlos Vicente, who has scored penalties against Atlético and Elche, is expected to lead the Alavés attack. Vinícius Júnior, goalless in his last eight league games, has contributed five goals in his last five head-to-heads with Alavés (G4, A1).
Alavés will be without Jon Guridi due to injury. Real Madrid’s injury and suspension list grows, with Álvaro Carreras, Endrick, and Fran García all suspended after red cards last week.
Betting Insights
Madrid’s defensive shortages may make both teams to score a favourable betting option for this fixture.