Sunday afternoon is reserved for La Liga fixtures, and one of them is in Vitoria. Real Madrid head to Mendizorroza knowing this is one of those games that look routine on paper but rarely feel that way on the pitch. Alaves don’t beat Madrid often, but they’re stubborn at home, well-organised, and more than happy to turn the game into a grind.

While Real comes to stay in the title race, having seven points fewer than Barcelona, Alaves is all about staying away from the relegation zone. They are three points away from the same, and have to push harder in the next few rounds to move away from the red line.

All this should bring grit and battle, an interesting game, and also, suitable for betting. For more La Liga odds, check this link.

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Alaves

Alaves come into this match with mixed form, but confidence is lifted by a recent win against Real, but Sociedad, 1-0 last weekend. They’re not a flashy side, they sit deep defend, stay compact, and look to punish mistakes rather than dominate possession. Expect them to slow the tempo, press in short bursts, and make this uncomfortable for Madridians on breaks.

At home, this team is nasty, with only 1 loss in its past 5 appearances. When we say they aren’t that much about offense, but wait for their chances, recent home games prove that. The last 4 in a row ended with under 2.5 goals, and in 3, just one side netted.

So this team is all about defense and killing the pace and the tempo of the game. Alaves doesn’t want to take the initiative constantly, yet feels more confident in a stalemate in the midfield.

Real Madrid

Real Madrid, meanwhile, arrives under pressure. Results have been inconsistent, performances uneven, and injuries, especially at the back, have forced constant mixing and a lack of chemistry. That absence of stability made the Los Blancos look vulnerable when pressed and not always convincing defensively. Still, the quality up front is undeniable, and even an out-of-form Madrid can decide games in moments.

Xabi Alonso’s unit had three straight ties on the road in La Liga before beating Bilbao two weeks ago. When mentioning Alonso, he is under heavy pressure, and not winning here would probably mean his departure.

Real’s defense is terrible, and in 4 of the latest 6 games across all competitions, this crew has allowed at least two goals. So it’s no wonder Real’s caught up in a crisis right now. Just check out their last 8 matches. Los Blancos were victorious only twice, which is a catastrophe for the Spanish powerhouse.

Alaves VS Real Madrid Head to Head

Real has 7 straight wins against Alaves, whose last win was in 2020 at the Bernabéu, 0-1. As for the previous La Liga season, Real was better at home, 3-2, and on the road, 0-1.

Alaves VS Real Madrid Predictions

Real is in a must-win situation. Xabi Alonso, at least, is. Two straight losses put additional pressure on the Los Blancos, who are a far better team than Alaves, and that’s a fact. Alaves will defend, try to be as aggressive as possible, and maybe even try to exploit the rival’s back line problems.

But overall speaking, Real has to win here. That’s the only logical bet. We don’t expect to see them confident or anything, but the Madridians have the power and resources to get a more or less comfortable win in the end.

Pick: Real Madrid

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