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LaLiga: Deportivo Alaves vs Atletico Madrid – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the LaLiga game between Deportivo Alaves and Atletico Madrid who meet up this coming Saturday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

When Atletico Madrid come to Estadio Mendizorroza for the LaLiga match on Saturday, Deportivo Alaves will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

While Atletico Madrid are chasing the lead in the LaLiga after collecting 16 points in seven rounds, Deportivo Alaves trail by 11 points after seven rounds, leaving them as number 6 in the table.

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Team form: Deportivo Alaves vs Atletico Madrid

Deportivo Alaves Form

In their last three matches, Deportivo Alaves lost 2-1 against Racing Santander, 0-1 against Valencia and drew 0-0 with Athletic Club. It has been a bit hit-and-miss for Deportivo Alaves but at least mostly hit, as they put four wins on the board in their previous six LaLiga matches. They didn’t draw any matches, but lost twice, scoring 11 goals while conceding five.

Atletico Madrid Form

Atletico Madrid look fabulous with three wins on the trot, starting off against Real Sociedad, who were defeated by 0-3. Then, Osasuna got outclassed in a 4-0 win, before beating Real Madrid by 2-1. Atletico Madrid recorded a very decent outcome of four wins from six away matches in the LaLiga, in which they banged in 11 goals, whilst conceding ten. They recorded no draws but in stead suffered defeat twice.

Betting facts for Deportivo Alaves and Atletico Madrid

Here are some stats and facts that might be useful for betting on the upcoming match between Deportivo Alaves and Atletico Madrid. The facts are based on the data from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all competitions.

  • In 13 of the last 15 Deportivo Alaves matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 12 of the last 14 Deportivo Alaves matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 7 of the last 8 Deportivo Alaves home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 5 of the last 6 Deportivo Alaves home matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 12 of the last 13 Atletico Madrid matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In the last 9 Atletico Madrid away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In 8 of the last 9 Atletico Madrid away matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • In the last 6 Atletico Madrid matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was over 2.5
  • Atletico Madrid have won the last 3 matches in a row and the sum of goals was over 2.5

In-form players: Deportivo Alaves vs Atletico Madrid

Lucas Boye has four strikes in six LaLiga matches for Deportivo Alaves, who will be relying on his services, when clashing with Atletico Madrid. The visitors are looking to Jonathan David, who has provided his team with three LaLiga goals.

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Full-time result

Deportivo Alaves won six of the previous 10 home matches across all tournaments, while drawing one and losing three as well. Atletico Madrid won four from a possible 10 away from home, as they also drew zero and lost six in this run. Deportivo Alaves have not lost to Atletico Madrid in 4 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Deportivo Alaves scored first in seven of their last ten home games. Atletico Madrid scored the opening goal in six of the last ten away from home. Atletico Madrid managed three wins without conceding a goal in their previous 10 matches.

Total goals

Deportivo Alaves saw over 2.5 goals in four of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.6 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals were scored in nine of the ten most recent games across all tournaments for Atletico Madrid. They performed an average of two goals in these.