LiontipsGranada vs Alaves. Predictions and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
After a 9th-placed finish in the previous season Granada wants to clinch a spot in the European competitions, that's why Robert Moreno was appointed as a new head coach during the summer. 44-year old Spanish manager was brought to improve team's performance, but board failed to strengthen the squad.
Club got off to a disappointing start of the new season - after 14 rounds of the current season The Red-Whites have two victories and six draws, which earned 12 points and a 16th spot in the standings. Team is tied on points with Cadiz, who are in the relegation zone.
After a victory over Levante (3:0) Nasrids suffered two consecutive defeats and in the most recent rounds team split the points with Athletic (2:2) on an away match. Club's offensive line scored one goal per game on average, hosts also conceded 22 goals.
Team had a powerful start in the Spanish Cup, Andalusian club completely destroyed Laguna in the first match (7:0).
Diaz, Duarte, Lozano and Ruiz won't feature in the match.
In the previous season Alaves barely avoided relegation, but failed to raise funds for new good players. Board decided to change the head coach on April, now 43-year old Javier Calleja is in charge of the team.
Start of the new season brought six consecutive defeats, but then The Glorious Ones finally recorded the first victory - visitors managed to beat the reigning champion.
Before the match against Granada Babazorros have four victories and two draws in the asset, which brought them 14 points and an 15th spot in the standings, just two points ahead of today's opponent.
After a successful match against Levante (2:1) The White-Blues drew to Sevilla (2:2) and in the most recent match suffered a home defeat to Celta (1:2). Team's offensive line is looking terrible, they have scored only 11 goals in the current season.
Navarro won't be able to play due to a knee injury.
Trends
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in 2 out of 4 most recent matches of Granada
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 4 out of 5 most recent head-to-head matches goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаYellow cards: total under 5
This bet played in 2 out of 3 most recent matches of the visitors
СтавкаCorrect score 2:1
Granada won 4 out of 5 most recent head-to-head matches
Tip and bets
In our opinion, a match between two table neighbours will be extremely contested. It is an extremely important match for both opponents. We think that hosts will get the victory, because they have more skilled players in the squad and they are working better as a team, plus they are looking great at home matches, fans support helps them a lot.
Our prediction - Granada to win
Granada won 4 out of 5 most recent head-to-head matches, in three of them they won by just one goal.
Our second bet is on Granada to win by one goal
