While Villarreal is going through a good season filled with excitement and hopes of continental football next season, things stand drastically different for Deportivo Alaves, as they are within the relegation zone. With how both teams are placed and considering their aspirations, this game is without a doubt in the ”mandatory 3 points” category.
Deportivo Alaves Team News
A promising start to the season has turned into a freefall to the abyss for Deportivo Alaves, as their recent poor form has caused the team to plummet down into the relegation zone. It has been 6 consecutive games in which Alaves has failed to snatch a win, with their last triumph coming in their surprise away victory against Real Betis. At the Mendizorroza things aren’t looking brighter either as Deportivo are winless across their last 6 home fixtures as well, with their last victory coming against Mallorca in early November. Babazorros are often involved in low-key affairs as 7 of their last 10 fixtures have produced less than 3 goals, but the team has failed to keep a clean sheet in that period.
Villarreal Team News
Villarreal enter the game with Alaves with a slight advantage, as their game against Espanyol was postponed due to severe rain. As it stands, The Yellow Submarine should be well-rested for the match with Deportivo and will have ample time to prepare and focus on securing the 3 points and applying pressure on Athletic Bilbao in the battle for the last UCL spot. Being undefeated in their last 6 games will also help Villarreal’s case, as this good form has helped them heaps in their quest for continental football next season. Marcelino’s team is doing well on the attacking front, but is also one to concede regularly, as Villarreal tops a La Liga chart for most games in which both teams score. This can be seen in their recent travels as well, where The Yellow Submarine has just 1 clean sheet across its last 5 away matches.
Head-to-Head-Games
Villarreal enjoys a small advantage in recent meetings with Deportivo Alaves as they have 2 wins to their name as opposed to just 1 for Alaves. Four of the last five meetings have seen goals scored from both sides, while 3 have produced over 2.5 goals. All of the last 5 at the Mendizorroza have seen both teams score.
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | Deportivo Alavés | 28 | 6 | 9 | 13 | -10 | 27 | DLDWD |
| Rank | Teams | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | Goal difference | Points | Current form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Villarreal CF | 27 | 12 | 8 | 7 | 11 | 44 | WDWLL |
Deportivo Alaves – Villarreal Betting Prediction
I am going with both teams to score here. Villarreal is a team that concedes just as often as it scores, even if they manage to regularly find a way to grab the 3 points. Their position and proximity to Bilbao will push them to win here to keep the distance to the 4th spot minimal. Their last 5 trips to Mendizorroza stadium have also seen them both score and concede.
Meanwhile, Deportivo Alaves is hard-pressed to look for a result here, as the situation is already grim. The 3 points here are vital for Babazorros in their quest to avoid relegation. Despite having the second lowest record for home goals scored, I believe that Deportivo will try everything to get something out of this game.
Betting Tip: Both Teams To Score: Yes
Bookmaker: Stake
Odds: 1.83
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