Match Overview
In this upcoming La Liga clash, Alaves will be hosting Almeria at the Estadio de Mendizorroza. The match is scheduled to take place on November 5th, 2023, at 13:00 UTC. Both teams are aiming for a victory to improve their league standings and secure crucial points in the competition. According to the odds, Alaves is considered the favorite with a winning probability of 1.82.
Historical Face-Off
When analyzing past encounters between these two teams, it’s important to note that they have faced each other before in Copa del Rey back on January 16th, 2021. In that match, Almeria emerged victorious with an impressive 5-0 win over Alaves. However, it should be noted that this will be their first meeting in La Liga.
Local Team’s Recent Form
Alaves has had mixed results recently in various competitions. In their last six matches across all competitions, they have won one game while losing two and drawing three. Their goal-scoring form has been relatively good during this period, as they managed to score a total of 14 goals while conceding seven.
In La Liga specifically, Alaves currently finds themselves in the 17th position with nine points from eleven matches played so far. Their goal difference stands at -7 due to conceding sixteen goals and scoring only nine.
Their most recent match was in the Copa del Rey against Deportivo Murcia where they dominated their opponents with an impressive display of attacking prowess and secured a resounding victory with a final scoreline of 10-0.
Away Team’s Recent Form
Almeria has struggled in recent away games and has only managed one win out of their last six matches on the road. During this period, they have conceded a total of 18 goals while scoring nine. In La Liga, Almeria currently sits at the bottom of the table in 20th position with only three points from eleven matches.
In their most recent match, they faced CF Talavera in the Copa del Rey and managed to secure a 2-0 victory away from home.
Key Players Spotlight
For Alaves, one standout player has been Luis Rioja. The attacker has contributed one goal and two assists in eleven matches across all competitions. His pace and creativity on the wings make him a constant threat to opposing defenses.
On the other hand, Almeria’s Léo Baptistão has been their key player upfront. With four goals in eighteen appearances, he possesses a clinical finishing ability that could trouble Alaves’ defense.
Statistical Insights
When looking at recent statistics, it is evident that both teams have struggled defensively. Alaves has conceded sixteen goals in La Liga so far this season, while Almeria’s defense has leaked an alarming thirty-one goals.
Furthermore, when considering their overall goal-scoring records this season, both teams have shown some attacking prowess with Alaves scoring nine goals and Almeria netting fourteen times.
Match Prediction: Local Team X – Y Away Team
Based on the analysis of both teams’ recent form and performances, it is expected that Alaves will come out on top in this match against struggling Almeria. Considering their solid attacking display in their previous Copa del Rey fixture where they scored ten goals against Deportivo Murcia and playing at home advantage, it is predicted that the final scoreline will be:
Alaves 3 – 1 Almeria
