Alavés vs Villarreal: Can Alavés end their winless run?
In Round 28 of the Spanish La Liga, we will see a clash between Alavés and Villarreal. The match will take place on Friday, March 13, with kick-off scheduled for 21:00 CET. Here is a betting tip for the game.
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Alavés vs Villarreal: Match facts and H2H
- Alavés have gone six matches without a win.
- Alavés have failed to keep a clean sheet in nine consecutive matches.
- Villarreal have won three of their last four games.
- Villarreal have scored at least one goal in seven consecutive matches.
- At home, Alavés are winless in three matches: one draw and two victories.
- Out of their last six away matches, Villarreal have won only one.
- Villarreal boast the third-best attack in La Liga with 50 goals.
- Alavés have scored 25 goals in 27 rounds — the third-worst attack in La Liga.
- Villarreal have kept a clean sheet in a quarter of their matches, while Alavés have done so in 19%.
- Alavés have lost more matches without scoring: 28% compared to Villarreal’s 24%.
- In 37% of their matches this season, Villarreal have scored in both halves.
- Villarreal defeated Alavés 3:1 in their last head-to-head meeting.
Alavés vs Villarreal: Match preview
Alavés are currently near the bottom of the standings and locked in a battle for survival. After 27 rounds of the Spanish championship, the team has collected 27 points. They sit 16th in the table, with only a two-point cushion above the relegation zone. In their previous match, they lost 2:3 to Valencia, and their overall results have been far from convincing. Alavés are winless in six matches, recording two draws and four defeats. They have also failed to keep a clean sheet in their last nine games.
Villarreal occupy a spot in the UEFA Champions League zone and remain firmly in the race for a place in Europe’s premier club competition. After 27 rounds, the team has collected 54 points. Their advantage over fifth place stands at 11 points, and they trail the third-placed side only on tiebreakers. However, recent results have been inconsistent: Villarreal have lost twice in their last five matches. On the road, the Yellow Submarine have managed just one victory in recent outings.
Probable lineups
- Alavés: Sivera; Tenaglia, Yusi, Parada, Otto; Perez, Guridi, Blanco, Suarez; Boye, Martinez
- Villarreal: Luiz Junior; Mourino, Veiga, Marin, S Cardona; Buchanan, Comesana, Gueye, Moleiro; Pepe, Mikautadze
Prediction
Both teams are highly motivated, so we should see an intriguing and competitive contest. However, I do not expect it to be particularly high-scoring. My suggestion is a bet on Villarreal’s individual total over 0.5 goals.
