D Alaves VS Real Madrid Match Prediction

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D Alaves
VS
Real Madrid

Our Prediction Tip

Real Madrid will win this match.

These sides have played on 14 occasions with Alaves recording a solitary win back in 2000. That match was surprisingly in Madrid. Alaves have never won at home against Real Madrid in seven attempts.

Apr 2017 Real Madrid 3-0 Alaves
Oct 2017 Alaves 1-4 Real Madrid
Feb 2006 Real Madrid 3-0 Alaves
Sep 2005 Alaves 0-3 Real Madrid
Mar 2003 Alaves 1-5 Real Madrid

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Alaves vs Real Madrid Match Tips and Odds

Alaves to win are 14/1, a draw is 6/1 with Real Madrid short priced favourites at 1/7.

It would be a miracle if Alaves scored a goal, let alone won this match. Possibly many were saying the same before Real Madrid went down to Betis, but rarely does lightning strike twice.

Ronaldo is likely to score more than one goal and is priced at 2/1 to do so, with Real Madrid -2 in the handicap markets at 11/8.

Alaves vs Real Madrid Prediction

Real Madrid will be eager to punish a weak Alaves side to get their season back on track.

Correct Score Prediction: Alaves 0-3 Real Madrid

 

Team News

Víctor Laguardia and Hector HernAndez are long term absentees, but manager Javier Cabello will be hoping Bojan is back to full fitness soon as he is desperately needs someone who can score and create goals.

Key Man

It’s difficult to pinpoint a key man for a side that have lost every game and haven't scored a goal, but we turn to AlavEs captain Manu Garcia. The 31-year-old defensive midfielder was integral to the survival of the Basque club in La Liga last season, and he is needed now more than ever with relegation looking a distinct possibility.

Team Form - LLLLL

It doesn't get much worse for the hosts with five straight defeats to start the season and no goals scored. The only positive for Alaves is they are not rock bottom, Malaga are worse and occupy that position on goal difference.

Alaves Predicted Starting Line-up

Expected Line-up: 4-2-3-1

Alaves likely XI

  • Goalkeeper:Pacheco

  • Defenders:Vigaray, Ely, Maripan, Duarte

  • Defensive Midfielders:Pina, Garcia

  • Attacking Midfielders:Gomez, Medran, Burgui

  • Forwards:Sobrino

Team News

Jesus Vallejo, Mateo Kovacic and Karim Benzema are out for Zinedine Zidane's side, with Marcelo picking up a hamstring problem against Betis and fellow left-back Theo Hernandez on the sidelines. Nacho could play at left-back while Marco Asensio is in line for a recall.

Key Man

Ronaldo returned from suspension against Real Betis but wasted a number of chances and was thwarted by Betis keeper Adan as Real Madrid went down 1-0. The Portuguese star will be fuming and looking forward to taking his anger out on an Alaves side that he scored a hat-trick against in the corresponding fixture last season.

Team Form - LWWDD

The early season La Liga favourites find themselves seven points adrift of leaders Barcelona after just five games. Amazingly, they have failed to win any of their three home games so far. Antonio Sanabria's late goal in Real Betis' 1-0 win was a cruel blow, but it could prove to be a turning point for Zidane's side who failed to score for the first time in 74 matches.

Real Madrid Predicted Starting Line-up

Expected Line-up: 4-3-3

Real Madrid likely XI

  • Goalkeeper:Navas

  • Defenders:Carvajal, Varane, Ramos, Nacho

  • Midfielders:Modric, Casemiro, Kroos

  • Forwards:Bale, Ronaldo, Asensio

Alaves are deservedly long shots to win this game, with everything pointing to a statement win from Real Madrid. As we saw in Real’s shock 1-0 loss against Real Betis, anything can happen in football and sometimes the better team is just unlucky. Alavés recent form and Real Madrid's record against the Basque side all points to a comfortable away win.
Real Madrid have won their past seven games against Alavés, scoring 26 goals and conceding five.