Alaves vs Getafe predictions for this Liga Santander clash on Saturday at Mendizorroza Stadium. Crucial match between Alaves and Getafe in the fight for survival, the winner would not only take three points but also leave the other side deeper in the hole. Read on for our free predictions and betting tips.
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Alaves
After their good run of results, Alaves have once again shown their worst form in the last two games, with two consecutive defeats, the last one against Granada, a direct rival in the fight to avoid relegation. The Basque team has only managed five points out of 15 in the last five games.
Alaves return for this game to the Mendizorroza Stadium, a place where they have won three and lost five of their eight games. They are the only team that have yet to draw at home. The positive point for them is that all three of their home wins have come in the last five games, which shows that there has been upward progress.
With only 12 goals scored, Alaves are the second lowest scorers in the league, the first being their opponents in this matchday, Getafe. However, of those 12 goals, eight of them have been scored at home, so it is clear that the attacking problem has more to do with their away games.
Getafe
After drawing in the last game against Athletic Bilbao, in a rather weak game from the forwards of both teams, Getafe are still in the relegation places, but with a win this matchday they could move out of those places at the expense of Alaves.
Getafe’s improvement in the last few games has been remarkable, especially in defensive terms, as in the last five matches they have conceded only two goals, a very low figure considering that they are the 19th team in the classification.
The negative point for Getafe is that this matchday they play as visitors, which is synonymous of not winning for them, as in eight matches they have three draws and five defeats. They have only been able to score only two goals in those matches.
It’s a final for both teams, as it’s not just about winning three points, it’s about taking three points away from a direct rival who is fighting for the same thing as you.
We believe that home advantage is very important for this type of game, as the supporters are player number 12. In terms of squad, both teams are very similar, but Getafe suffer a lot as away teams, while Alaves do better at home. In short, we think Alaves will come out on top.