Villarreal vs Deportivo Alaves Prediction and Betting Tips | 9th November 2024
The 2024-25 edition of La Liga is back in action with another round of matches this weekend as Deportivo Alaves take on an impressive Villarreal side in an important clash at the Estadio el Madrigal on Saturday. Both teams have good players in their ranks and will want to win this game.
Villarreal vs Deportivo Alaves Preview
Deportivo Alaves are in 14th place in the La Liga standings and have not been at their best this season. The away side edged Mallorca to a narrow 1-0 victory last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.
Villarreal, on the other hand, are in fourth place in the league table and have stepped up to the plate over the past year. The Yellow Submarines thrashed Poblense by a comprehensive 6-1 scoreline in the Copa del Rey in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.
Villarreal vs Deportivo Alaves Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Deportivo Alaves have a slight edge over Villarreal and have won 10 out of the last 22 matches played between the two teams, as opposed to Villarreal's nine victories.
- After a run of only one draw in 21 matches against Deportivo Alaves in La Liga, Villarreal have played out draws in each of their last two such games in the competition.
- Villarreal are unbeaten in their last four matches at home against Deportivo Alaves in La Liga - their longest such run in the history of the competition.
- After a run of eight victories in 11 matches against Villarreal in La Liga, Deportivo Alaves have won only two of their last eight such games in the competition.
Villarreal vs Deportivo Alaves Prediction
Villarreal have a formidable squad at their disposal and will need to work hard to cement their place in the top four of the league table. Ayoze Perez and Nicolas Pepe have been impressive for the Yellow Submarines and will look to add to their goal tallies this weekend.
Deportivo Alaves can pack a punch on their day and have exceeded expectations this season. Villarreal are the better team on paper, however, and should be able to win this game.
Prediction: Villarreal 3-1 Deportivo Alaves
Villarreal vs Deportivo Alaves Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Villarreal to win
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes
Tip 3: Villarreal to score first - Yes