Real Madrid vs Alavés Prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups - 24 September 2024
Midweek on September 24, La Liga's seventh round will feature a match between Real Madrid and Alavés. The game will kick off at 21:00 CET, and Dailysports experts have prepared a preview for this clash.
Real Madrid
The "Whites" began their official season with the UEFA Super Cup, where they defeated Atalanta 2-0. However, their start in La Liga was less convincing, drawing twice in the first three rounds. Real dropped points against Mallorca and Las Palmas. Since then, Madrid hasn't slipped up, winning four consecutive matches.
They've also been active in the UEFA Champions League, where they claimed a 3-1 victory over Stuttgart. In their most recent La Liga match, they triumphed over Espanyol. Despite an early mistake by Courtois that allowed Espanyol to score first, Real rallied and secured a 4-1 win.
Alavés
Alavés had a shaky start to the new La Liga season, with one loss and one draw in their first two rounds. However, before the international break, they managed two consecutive wins—first against Real Sociedad (2-1) and then Las Palmas (2-0). After the break, Alavés suffered a narrow 3-2 defeat to Espanyol in a thrilling encounter. In their last game, they clinched a 2-1 victory at home against Sevilla. With ten points on the board, Alavés currently sits sixth in the standings, showing decent form with three wins, one draw, and one loss in their last five games.
Match Facts
- Real Madrid remains unbeaten this season.
- Alavés has scored more than one goal in their last four consecutive matches.
- Real Madrid has defeated Alavés in five straight encounters.
- Real has scored in their last seven home matches against Alavés.
Predicted Lineups
- Real Madrid: Courtois – Mendy, Rüdiger, Carvajal, Vázquez – Bellingham, Tchouaméni, Valverde – Vinícius Jr., Mbappé, Rodrygo
- Alavés: Sivera – Sánchez, Sedlar, Abqar, Tenaglia – Antonio Blanco, Guridi, Konechny, Stoichkov, Vicente – Kike García
Head-to-Head
- In their last head-to-head encounter, Real Madrid thrashed Alavés 5-0.
Prediction
Alavés has shown solid performances this season, but Real Madrid has been even stronger. Additionally, playing at home with a superior squad gives Madrid the edge. My prediction: Real Madrid's individual total to exceed two goals, with odds of 1.45.
