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La Liga: Deportivo Alaves vs Atletico Madrid – Betting preview

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Ace Football previews the La Liga game between Deportivo Alaves and Atletico Madrid who meet up on Sunday. The match preview includes the current team news, stats, and a recommended betting tip.

Struggling Deportivo Alaves are in for a tough assignment, when going up against Atletico Madrid this coming Sunday at Estadio Mendizorroza. With a string of mediocre performances, at best, it would be astounding to see the former take anything from this encounter.

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Form: Deportivo Alaves vs Atletico Madrid

Deportivo Alaves Form

Deportivo Alaves have had to endure a tough spell in their last three matches, from which they have nothing to show. They were beaten 2-0 by Athletic Club, before Real Sociedad ran out 0-1 winners. A third defeat on the trot followed against Granada, who came out 2-0 winners. Deportivo Alaves claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the La Liga. They also drew two and lost two, scored five goals and conceded six.

Atletico Madrid Form

Atletico Madrid won twice in their last three matches as Borussia Dortmund were defeated by 2-1, before they beat Girona 3-1. Borussia Dortmund proved too strong, though, and a 4-2 defeat followed. Atletico Madrid claimed two wins against two draws and two defeats in their last six away matches in the La Liga. The scoreline from these matches reads seven goals conceded and six scored.

Betting stats and facts for Deportivo Alaves and Atletico Madrid

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Deportivo Alaves and Atletico Madrid. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

  • In 17 of the last 19 Deportivo Alaves matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 13 of the last 15 Deportivo Alaves home matches the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 12 of the last 14 Deportivo Alaves home matches in the La Liga, the sum of goals was under 2.5
  • In 14 of the last 16 Deportivo Alaves matches in the La Liga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 13 of the last 15 Deportivo Alaves home matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Atletico Madrid have conceded in 15 of the last 16 away matches
  • In 11 of the last 13 Atletico Madrid away matches in the La Liga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • Atletico Madrid have conceded in 12 of the last 13 matches
  • In 9 of the last 11 Atletico Madrid matches in the La Liga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
  • In 6 of the last 7 Atletico Madrid matches the sum of goals was over 2.5

Players on top: Deportivo Alaves vs Atletico Madrid

Having scored just once lately in the La Liga, Carlos Benavidez will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. Atletico Madrid hope Antoine Griezmann can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of two La Liga goals in his last six La Liga games.

Betting markets: Deportivo Alaves vs Atletico Madrid

Full-time result

Deportivo Alaves claimed four wins, drew two and lost four of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Atletico Madrid won two, drew two and lost six of their last 10 games away. Atletico Madrid conceded a goal in their last 6 matches.

Both teams to score

Deportivo Alaves scored the first goal of the match in five of their previous ten games. Atletico Madrid scored the opening goal in four of a possible ten games. Deportivo Alaves have failed to score in 3 consecutive games. Deportivo Alaves will be optimistic of getting on the scoresheet this coming Sunday, as Atletico Madrid have been unable to keep a single clean sheet in their last 10 games. The former fought their way to three clean sheets in their last 10 games. Deportivo Alaves have scored in 3 consecutive home meetings with Atletico Madrid.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in two of Deportivo Alaves’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 0.7 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came out in nine of the last 10 matches Atletico Madrid played across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.5 goals themselves during this run. Atletico Madrid conceded a goal in their last 6 matches.

Betting prediction: Deportivo Alaves vs Atletico Madrid

To sum up, the upcoming match between Deportivo Alaves and Atletico Madrid seems to be a good betting opportunity. Considering the above statements, we have come up with a betting prediction for this La Liga game.

Deportivo Alaves vs Atletico Madrid: Who wins the game?

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