Match Details
The match between Almeria and Alaves is scheduled to take place on January 26, 2024, at the Power Horse Stadium – Estadio de los Juegos Mediterráneos. This La Liga encounter is part of the regular season, specifically Matchday 22. The odds for this match are as follows: Local Winner – 2.69, Draw – 3.39, Away Winner – 2.87.
Head-to-Head Comparison
When analyzing the historical performance of both teams when facing each other, we can see that Alaves holds a slight advantage over Almeria. In their most recent meeting on May 11, 2023, in La Liga, Alaves emerged victorious with a scoreline of 1-0. However, it’s worth noting that these teams have faced each other only twice in recent years.
Team Form: Almeria
Almeria has been struggling in recent matches across all competitions. They have failed to secure a victory in their last six outings and have lost four of those matches while drawing two. In terms of goal-scoring prowess, they have managed to find the back of the net five times but have conceded nine goals during this period.
In La Liga standings, Almeria currently finds themselves at the bottom position (20th) with just six points from their first twenty-one matches. Their goal difference stands at an alarming -25 due to conceding 46 goals while scoring only 21.
In their most recent fixture against Real Madrid on January 21st in La Liga, despite putting up a fight until the end, they suffered a narrow defeat with a final scoreline of 3-2.
Team Form: Alaves
On the other hand, Alaves has shown better form in their recent matches. They have managed to secure three victories in their last six outings, suffering two defeats and drawing one match. In terms of goal-scoring, they have scored six goals while conceding the same number during this period.
In La Liga standings, Alaves currently sits at the 12th position with 23 points from their twenty-one matches. Their goal difference stands at -8 due to conceding 27 goals while scoring 19.
In their most recent fixture against Cadiz on January 19th in La Liga, Alaves emerged victorious with a narrow 1-0 win.
Key Players
For Almeria, Léo Baptistão and Luis Suárez have been standout performers in the current squad. Baptistão has found the back of the net four times in nineteen appearances, while Suárez has also contributed four goals in ten matches.
On the other side, Samu Omorodion has been a key player for Alaves, scoring four goals and providing one assist in twenty appearances. Jon Guridi has also impressed with his creative playmaking abilities, providing four assists in twenty-one matches.
Statistical Insights
Looking at recent results and performance trends for both teams, it is evident that Almeria is struggling defensively as they have conceded an average of more than two goals per game across all competitions. Additionally, they have failed to secure a victory throughout this season’s La Liga campaign so far.
Alaves, on the other hand, has shown better defensive stability by conceding only one goal per game on average during their recent matches. They have also displayed better attacking prowess compared to Almeria.
Prediction: Almeria vs Alaves
Based on the gathered data and analysis of both teams’ recent performances and statistics, it is predicted that Almeria will face another challenging match against Alaves. Considering Almeria’s struggles and Alaves’ relatively better form, the predicted outcome of this match is: Almeria 1 – 2 Alaves.
