LiontipsAlaves vs Granada. Predictions and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
Alaves has never been any higher than the sixth place in top-flight division throughout their history, only a miracle saved them from relegation in the end of the previous season. Current campaign hasn't brought any positive changes - team was picking up points with a great difficulty and only towards the end of season managed to climb out of relegation zone.
After 36 rounds of the current season Babazorros have eight wins and 11 draws, which brought them 35 points and 15th place in the standings. They are only four points ahead of relegation zone. After a defeat to Eibar (0:3) White-Blues had a draw against Levante (2:2) and then they beat Elche (2:0).
Burgui, Cordoba, Lopez and Ely, who has a knee injury, won't be able to play in an upcoming game.
Granada had a tremendous season, they showed an outstanding football and succeeded in European competition. Guests advanced to the knock-out phase of the Europa League, where they beat Napoli and Molde, but then went down to Manchester United.
In La Liga Nasrids recorded 13 wins and six draws, which brought them 45 points and 10th place in the league. In last five matches Grana beat Barcelona (2:1), but lost four other games. In the most recent fixture Diego Martinez' side succumbed to Real Madrid (1:4) at home.
Vallejo, Diaz, Kenedy, Neva and Milla, who has a muscle injury, won't be able to play today.
Trends
СтавкаExact score 1:1
Teams' head-to-head matches never ended in a draw before
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 3 out of last 4 head-to-head games teams scored in both halves
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in three out of last five Alaves' matches
СтавкаPenalty: yes
In every third head-to-head match penalty was given
Tip and bets
Both teams lost any motivation, but Basques need the extra points before the ultimate round. In our opinion, we will see a match of even teams and the most likely result is a draw, which will be a positive result for both teams.
Our prediction - draw
Teams have no need to sit on defense, but they won't run in the offense with no attention to defense either. We expect a free-flowing attacking game with goals from both teams.
Our second bet is on both teams to score
