Alaves vs Athletic Club Prediction 12/15/2024 | La Liga

Match Details

The match between Alaves and Athletic Club is scheduled to take place on December 15, 2024, at Estadio de Mendizorroza. It will be a La Liga regular season fixture with both teams vying for crucial points. The odds currently favor the away team, Athletic Club.

Head-to-Head Comparison

In their previous encounters, Athletic Club has had the upper hand against Alaves. They have won three out of the last five matches played between these two teams in all competitions. In those matches, they scored an average of 1.6 goals per game while conceding only 0.4 goals per game.

Team Form: Alaves

Alaves has been struggling recently with inconsistent performances across various competitions. In their last six matches in all competitions, they have managed just one win along with two losses and three draws. Their goal-scoring record stands at seven goals scored and ten conceded during this period.

Currently positioned at 16th place in La Liga standings, Alaves has accumulated a total of 15 points from four wins, three draws, and nine defeats in their first sixteen league games of the season.

Their most recent match was against Osasuna which ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw where Kike García netted twice for Alaves securing them a valuable point.

Key Players – Alaves

One player who has stood out for Alaves recently is Kike García who showcased his scoring prowess by finding the back of the net twice in their last match against Osasuna.
Another key contributor to watch out for is Carlos Benavídez Protesoni known as C.Benavidez who not only provides stability in midfield but also contributes offensively with one goal and one assist so far this season.

Team Form: Athletic Club

Athletic Club, on the other hand, has been in impressive form lately. They have won all of their last six matches across various competitions without suffering a single defeat. Their away record is particularly noteworthy with three wins and two draws from seven matches played.

In La Liga, they currently sit at 4th place with 32 points accumulated from nine wins, five draws, and three losses in seventeen games. During this period, they scored an average of 1.53 goals per game while conceding only 0.88 goals per game.

Their most recent match was against Fenerbahce in the UEFA Europa League where they secured a convincing 2-0 victory courtesy of two goals by Iñaki Williams.

Key Players – Athletic Club

Iñaki Williams has been instrumental for Athletic Club recently with his goal-scoring prowess evident as he netted twice in their latest match against Fenerbahce.
Another player to watch out for is Álex Berenguer who not only contributes offensively but also provides crucial assists having registered three goals and five assists so far this season.

Prediction: Alaves vs Athletic Club

Based on the current form and historical head-to-head performance between these teams, it appears that Athletic Club holds the advantage going into this fixture. With their strong away record and consistent performances throughout the season, we predict a hard-fought encounter resulting in a win for Athletic Club.

Alaves 1 – 2 Athletic Club