Alaves vs Elche Prediction
🔈 Will Elche's unbeaten run in La Liga continue? In the 8th round of Spain's top division, Alaves and Elche will face off at the Mendizorrotza Stadium. The "Green-Striped" team has been the revelation of the new season, currently sitting in the top four of the standings. Moreover, Eder Sarabia's squad remains undefeated in this La Liga campaign-a feat matched only by Barcelona. Alaves, on the other hand, are still navigating a turbulent period and struggling to find consistency on the pitch. Despite this, bookmakers give a slight edge to the home side.
Head-to-Head
📊 In La Liga, these teams have clashed just 4 times. Interestingly, the outcomes have been evenly split: 2 wins for Alaves and 2 victories for Elche. Their last encounter at "Mendizorrotza" ended in a triumph for the "Babazorros" with a 1-0 scoreline. During that 2021/22 La Liga campaign, Mamadou Ndiaye scored the sole goal. Let's note the average scoring rate for each side throughout their head-to-head history: Alaves - 0.94, Elche - 1.13.
H2H Stats Matches and Previous Teams Results
Deportivo Alaves Team Overview
⚪ The "Glorious" are marked by a high degree of inconsistency, securing just 2 wins in the first 7 rounds of the league. Currently, the club from Vitoria-Gasteiz has accumulated 8 points, placing them in 11th position in the La Liga standings. What they do possess is a solid defensive line-conceding just 1 goal per game, which ranks as the 4th best in the league. Eduardo Coudet and his coaching staff promote a rather straightforward style of play, focusing on numerous vertical passes and aiming to win aerial duels in the opponent's half. However, their emphasis on physical fitness enables the "Glorious" to maintain intensity throughout the full 90 minutes.
🔵 Last weekend, Alaves suffered a narrow defeat to Mallorca (0-1) at the Iberostar Stadium. Notably, the "Islanders" deliberately ceded possession to the "Glorious," but the visitors failed to capitalize on their territorial advantage. Moreover, the expected goals (xG) stats indicate a very balanced game: 0.78 against 0.74 in favor of the "Bean Destroyers." In recent matches, Alaves have been deploying a 4-1-4-1 formation, which can easily shift into several related setups. Nonetheless, Antonio Blanco remains a pivotal figure in Vitoria-Gasteiz’s strategy. A product of Real Madrid's academy, he excels in the role of a defensive midfielder, allowing the attacking players to focus on creating opportunities.
Match Results: Deportivo Alaves
Elche CF Team Overview
🟢 Elche's long-awaited return to the top tier of Spanish football, which fans had been anticipating since 2023, has been justified. Currently, the "Green Stripes" are making history by maintaining their unbeaten streak. As it stands, Eder Sarabia and his squad sit in 4th place in the league table, amassing a total of 13 points. Interestingly, the club from the namesake city has yet to secure an away victory this season, recording only three draws. The fearless attitude of Elche's players and their incredible motivation to make history are key factors driving the "Green Stripes" forward.
⚪ In their last league outing, Elche hosted visitors from Vigo-Celta-and emerged victorious with a 2-1 win. Eder Sarabia's side dominated possession and effectively pinned the "Celts" in their own half. A glance at the xG stats reveals the hosts' solid advantage: 3.58 compared to 0.77. Despite lining up in a nominal 5-3-2 formation, the "Green Stripes" didn't settle into a deep defensive line; instead, they capitalized on their attacking wing-backs, who advanced the ball skillfully. Notably, Rafa Mir and Andre Silva stand out as the club's top scorers, each netting three goals so far.
Match Results: Elche CF
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Deportivo Alaves
🎤 Ahead of the clash with Elche, Eduardo Coudet analyzed Alaves' current situation: "We feel and understand that we can perform even better and pick up a few more points. We're about to face a team that started very well and remains unbeaten. They continue with the same approach since their promotion to the top tier. They have very clear ideas and excellent players. We're playing at home, with our fans, and we need to be strong. We're confident that we'll deliver a great performance, knowing we're up against one of the most well-drilled teams in the league, but we're coming into this in good form. We're not in a tough spot, and the team is showing a lot of positives. Considering our play, we could have collected more points, but we'll need to make up for lost points in the next game, and we're working on that. I think the players are doing well."
❌ In Alaves' injury list are Moussa Diarra (leg injury) and Mariano Diaz (leg injury). Due to suspension, Facundo Garces, an irreplaceable figure for "The Glorious" in defense at the start of this season, will miss the upcoming match.
Elche CF
📰 Elche head coach Eder Sarabia has been named La Liga's Manager of the Month for September, a well-deserved accolade given the current league standing of the "Green and Whites." During a pre-match press conference, the 45-year-old tactician stated: "We must maintain the level we are showing and do so consistently." He also had a few words about Alaves: "We must maintain the level we are showing and do so consistently. As of today, Elche CF is synonymous with consistency across all performance metrics. Additionally, along with Barcelona, they remain the only unbeaten side in this category."
❌ In the club's medical room, Hector Fort (muscle injury) and Adria Pedrosa (finger injury) continue to recover. Rodrigo Mendoza, a key figure in the youth World Cup, will also miss the match due to his call-up to the national youth team.
🟨 Yellow Card Prediction
Let's consider the average number of bookings recorded in matches involving each team this season: Alaves average 5.1, while Elche come in at 4. Historically, their head-to-head clashes are heated, with around 4.7 yellow cards per game. Notably, in 6 of Alaves' last 8 matches, there have been at least 5 bookings. Our bet suggestion is on total yellow cards over 4.5.
⚽ Goal Prediction
Both clubs take a disciplined approach to defense. Alaves concede just 1 goal per game this season, while Elche allow 0.9. Recent trends show that in 5 of Alaves' last 6 matches, no more than 2 goals were scored. Similarly, in 7 of the last 8 head-to-head encounters, the same pattern holds true. Considering these insights, we suggest total goals under 2.5.
🚩 Corner Prediction
Let's examine the corners won and conceded by each team this season. Alaves show a positive trend in this aspect, with 5.4 corners for and 4 against. Elche, however, are not as strong, with 3.1 for and 3.4 against. The modest number of corners in their matches is also reflected in a trend where no more than 10 corners were seen in Elche's last 6 games. Our editorial choice is total corners under 10.
Editorial Prediction
Alaves are a defensively-minded team, with a tactical approach focused on nullifying any threats at their own end of the pitch. Even Elche, who are in excellent form, are likely to find it incredibly challenging to secure the desired result and deliver an entertaining match. Most of their head-to-head encounters have been low-scoring affairs. Our editorial team predicts a final score of 0-0. The key bet is on total goals under 2.5.
Betting Tips: Deportivo Alaves - Elche CF
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