Alaves vs Real Madrid: La Liga Match Preview, Odds & Predictions

Real Madrid head to the Basque Country desperate to bounce back after a humbling week in Europe and a domestic slip-up against Valencia. Meanwhile, Alaves, still hovering just above the relegation zone, are fighting for survival. With both sides under pressure for different reasons, Sunday's showdown carries weight at both ends of the La Liga table.

Previous Matches and head-to-head

The Laves, surprised with a top-half La Liga finish last season, are now in a relegation fight—just two points above the drop zone. Despite a recent win at Girona, they've managed only two victories in their last 10 games and just one at home since November.

Meanwhile, Real Madrid are reeling from a 3-0 Champions League loss to Arsenal and a late La Liga defeat to Valencia. Four points behind Barcelona, Carlo Ancelotti's side is struggling defensively, conceding 11 goals in their last four matches and failing to keep a clean sheet since February.

Alaves x Real Madrid Team News

After bookings last weekend, alaves will miss suspended trio Jon Guridi, Tomas Conechny, and Antonio Sivera, but Nahuel Tenaglia returns from suspension. Antonio Blanco is set to partner Joan Jordan in midfield, with Kike Garcia—on 11 league goals—leading the attack.

Due to injuries, Real Madrid remains without Dani Carvajal, Eder Militao, and Ferland Mendy. Aurélien Tchouaméni returns after a European suspension, while Brahim Diaz may start as Ancelotti rotates. Kylian Mbappe, with 22 La Liga goals, will lead the line.

Our Predictions

Real Madrid to win @ 1.66 on Sky247.ng

Having deservedly come under heavy scrutiny on Tuesday night after their 3-0 thrashing at the hands of Arsenal, Real Madrid will be looking for an immediate response here. After suffering a significant setback to their hopes of winning the domestic and European titles last week, Los Blancos should take heart from their 5-0 record against Sunday's hosts. This includes a thrilling 3-2 win when they welcomed Alaves to the capital on September 24th, and they have won all six of their previous meetings. We are backing an away win this weekend, knowing Real Madrid can't afford more public gaffes.

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