LiontipsAlaves vs Real Madrid. Predictions and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
In the previous season Alaves barely avoided relegation from La Liga. In 38 rounds team recorded nine wins and 11 draws, which brought them 38 points and 16th position in the standings.
In last four rounds Babazorros had a draw against Levante (2:2), beat Elche (2:0) and Granada (4:2), those results saved Basques from relegation. Team's weakest link was an offensive line, they averaged less than one goal per game.
In April a new manager, 43-year old Javier Calleja, took over the team. During the summer club signed Facundo Pellistri from Manchester United, Manu Garcia from Gijon, Mamadou Loum from Porto. All of them were loaned.
34-time champion and 19-time Spanish Cup holder failed to catch up to their local rivals, Atletico, in the previous season. In 38 rounds capital club recorded 25 victories and nine draws, which brought 84 points and a second spot in the standings.
In last three matches Madrid beat Granada (4:1), Athletic (1:0) and Villarreal (2:1). Real had the second-best offensive and defensive record in the league. Karim Benzema became the best goalscorer of the team (23 goals).
A failure in the semi-final of the Champions League, where Galacticos were beaten by Chelsea with a 1:3 score on aggregate, led to a resignation of Zinedine Zidane. On July 1, it was announced that Italian specialist Carlo Ancelotti became the new manager. Club signed David Alaba, a former defender of Bayern came as a free agent.
Ceballos, Mendy, Carvajal and Kroos, who has a groin injury, won't be able to play in this game. Odriozola is isolated due to coronavirus.
Trends
СтавкаExact score 0:3
Real won 4 out of 5 most recent head-to-head games
СтавкаReal to score in the second half
In two most recent head-to-head matches Real scored in the second half
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In three most recent head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаPenalty: yes
In every third head-to-head match penalty was awarded
Tip and bets
Opponents are nowhere near each other right now. Alaves are always motivated for the match against Real and many times Basques made Blancosto drop points out of nowhere. Visitors have some problems with the squad, but overall, team is in a good shape, so chances for a success are pretty high. We believe that Carlo Ancelotti will be able to motivate his team for this game and will start his stint at Real with a win.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1) on Real
Galacticos have some problems in the midfield, but the offensive line is fully healthy. In our opinion, we will see an interesting game with a number of goal opportunities.
Our second bet is on total over 2,5 goals
