Alaves – Atletico Madrid Preview

Deportivo Alaves faces Atletico Madrid at the Mendizorroza in a match from the 34th round of La Liga. Stick with us and our sure soccer predictions. Are you ready to see them?

Deportivo Alaves are 17th in the standings with 34 points won so far. This puts them just two points ahead of the 18th Las Palmas. We can say that Alaves are still in the survival race and they need to step up their game in order to secure survival. Eduardo Coudet’s team expects some dramatic last games in the next few weeks.

Last weekend Deportivo Alaves secured their 8th win for the season. Coudet’s team hosted Real Sociedad at home, and one goal was enough – 1-0. Nahuel Tenaglia scored the winning goal in the middle of the second half. The Argentine got an assist from Carlos Vicente and put the ball in the net.

Atletico Madrid are third in La Liga with 66 points won from 33 matches played. Los Colchoneros won three of their last four matches in the league. They are out of the title race, but will fight to keep their place in Top 3. Athletic Bilbao are currently six points behind at 6th.

Last weekend Diego Simeone’s team enjoyed its 19th win for the season. Atleti hosted Rayo Vallecano at the Metropolitano and crushed their opponent – 3-0. Alexander Sørloth opened the score early in the game while Gallagher and Alvarez also scored for the hosts.

Antoine Griezmann shall return in Atletico Madrid’s line-up against Alaves. The former French international started from the bench against Rayo, but he will be needed at the Mendizorroza. Meanwhile Jose Gimenez remains a solid option for the heart of the defense.

That’s the sure soccer predictions for the La Liga fixture between Deportivo Alaves and Atletico Madrid. Atleti are favorites, but Alaves are fighting for their survival. They won’t give up easily.