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Atl. Madrid vs Alaves Prediction & Betting tips
The box “mattress” part as a favorite because of the collective potential and offensive that has, which has been enhanced in this season. For that reason and knowing that the boys of the “Cholo” are balanced in their actions, we believe their simple win is interesting to bet. Remember that the “blanquiazules” are combative between the lines, but they could end up losing by some punctual play. Paints to be a closed duel in the midfield, but favorable to the local for its greater individual hierarchy.
Atlético de Madrid :
The box “colchonero” does not go very well to this duel after equalizing 1-1 against Girona as a visitor. The team has 25 points in the table and remains in Champions League positions. However, he suffers a lot to win some games and to get two wins in a row. The goal of the squad is to be able to win as a visitor, since he only knows how to draw ties in that condition. If you continue like this, you will not be able to fight the title of one on one at Barcelona and Sevilla. He has scored 18 goals and has given 10 on his fence, proving that he is still solid in defensive matters.
As a local in the Wanda Metropolitano, Atlético de Madrid has reaped good results, after winning almost all the matches they played (5 wins and 2 matches). He has scored 12 goals in favor and has given 4 on his fence, standing out for being effective in attack and solid in defensive matters. It comes from thrashing 3-0 to Huesca, to beat 1-0 at Betis, to beat Real Sociedad 2-0, to beat Athletic Bilbao 3-2 and equalize 1-1 against Barcelona. For the Champions, he managed to beat Bruges 3-1, Borussia Dortmund 2-0 and Monaco 2-0. For this duel is expected that the team rises from the opening whistle, trying to break the strong defense that usually proposes its rival.
Alavés:
The picture “blanquiazul” equalized 1-1 against Sevilla as a local, reaching to add 24 points in total. He has alternated several results in his last 5 presentations, managing to be placed in the fourth position of the Santander League. His goal is to win again after two games without being able to do so, since the goal of the squad is to fight as much as possible to qualify for a European tournament. He has scored 18 goals and has yielded 14 on his fence, standing out for being an effective player in attack and solid in defensive matters. This is where the hand of the technician Abelardo is noticed.
As a visitor, Alavés has registered different scores so far, being known because most of these are extremely tight (3 wins and 4 losses). He has scored 9 goals and has given 9 in his goal. Rayo Vallecano comes from 1-5 thrashing, losing 2-1 with Levante, to overcome Celtic 0-1, to fall 2-1 with Eibar and stumble 1-0 with Leganés. For this exit it is expected that the boys of Abelardo take their precautions, trying to fold the lines and not receive a goal in the first 25 ‘minutes of play. The logic indicates that groups men in the midfield and frustrates the “colchoneros” at the time of elaboration.
In the last 2 years, Atlético de Madrid and Alavés have met twice in the last 2 and a half years in “colchonero” territory. These were the results of those matches: Equality 1-1 in August 2016 and 1-0 victory of Atlético de Madrid in December 2017. Apparently, every time both teams have faced each other, the process has always been fought and tactical in the midfield. The logic indicates that this is repeated, but winning the “Cholo” set once again.
Atl. Madrid vs Alaves head to head matches
29.04.18 LL Alaves Atl. Madrid 0 : 1
16.12.17 LL Atl. Madrid Alaves 1 : 0
28.01.17 LL Alaves Atl. Madrid 0 : 0
21.08.16 LL Atl. Madrid Alaves 1 : 1
22.04.06 LL Alaves Atl. Madrid 0 : 1