Match Details
The match between Atletico Madrid and Alaves is scheduled to take place on October 29, 2023, at Estádio Cívitas Metropolitano. It is a La Liga fixture in the regular season, with Atletico Madrid being the home team. The odds for this match are as follows: Atletico Madrid (1.43), Draw (4.94), Alaves (8.80).
Head-to-Head Comparison
Atletico Madrid and Alaves have faced each other several times in the past. In their most recent encounters, Atletico Madrid has dominated, winning four out of their last six matches against Alaves. The previous meeting between these two teams ended in a 4-1 victory for Atletico Madrid.
When it comes to goals scored, there has been a tendency for more than three goals in their matches. However, it is worth noting that each game is unique and can produce different outcomes.
Team Form: Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid has been performing exceptionally well recently, with five wins and one draw in their last six matches across all competitions. Their goal-scoring ability has been impressive, netting a total of 15 goals during this period.
In La Liga specifically, they currently occupy the fourth position with 22 points from nine matches played. They have won seven games and suffered only one defeat so far this season.
Their most recent match was against Celtic in the UEFA Champions League where they managed to secure a hard-fought 2-2 draw away from home.
Team Form: Alaves
On the other hand, Alaves has struggled to find consistent form recently. They have failed to win any of their last six matches across all competitions, drawing three times and losing three times.
In La Liga, Alaves is currently positioned 15th in the league table with nine points from ten matches. They have won two games, drawn three, and lost five. Their goal difference stands at -6, having scored eight goals and conceded 14.
Their most recent match was a 1-1 draw against Villarreal in the league.
Key Players
For Atletico Madrid, Álvaro Morata has been in excellent form, scoring seven goals in ten matches. He will be a key player to watch out for as he aims to continue his impressive goal-scoring record. Another player to keep an eye on is Antoine Griezmann, who has contributed four goals so far this season.
Alaves will rely on Luis Rioja’s attacking prowess as he has already found the back of the net once this season. Defensively, Nikola Maras will play a crucial role in keeping Atletico Madrid’s potent attack at bay.
Statistical Insights
Atletico Madrid has been dominant at home this season, winning all four of their matches played at Estádio Cívitas Metropolitano and scoring 11 goals while conceding five.
On the other hand, Alaves’ away form has been disappointing with only two draws and three losses in their five away matches so far this season. They have managed to score just two goals while conceding six on their travels.
Based on recent form and performance statistics, it is evident that Atletico Madrid holds a significant advantage going into this match against Alaves.
Prediction: Atletico Madrid 3 – 0 Alaves
Considering Atletico Madrid’s strong performances both overall and specifically at home along with Alaves’ struggles away from home recently, it is likely that Atletico Madrid will emerge victorious in this match. A comfortable 3-0 victory for Atletico Madrid seems to be a plausible outcome based on the analysis of both teams’ current form and performances.