Explore My Football Facts detailed preview for Elx vs Deportivo Alavés in La Liga. Stats, odds, predictions and line-ups for the 1pm BST match.
Elche come into this with three wins in their last five league games, and this run suggests they can pose a threat at home, although the recent defeat at Celta Vigo reminded them that they are not entirely safe. Deportivo Alavés have scored plenty of goals, with two draws, two losses and one win in their last five La Liga games, so there is plenty of evidence for both teams to find openings. With no xG data available, recent results are the best guide and point to competitive rather than cautious play. Elche’s home wins over Atlético de Madrid and Valencia also give them a decent platform.
Alavés have scored in four of their last five league games, but have also conceded in all five, leaving the door open for Elche to apply the pressure. Elche’s recent results show they can overcome tight games, while Alavés have been less reliable at the back, most notably in their 2-4 loss to Athletic Club. The head-to-head record is mixed, so there isn’t a strong historical advantage to lean on either way. Match prediction: Elche 2-1 Deportivo Alavés
Forms guide and team overview
Elx
Elche’s recent league status is encouraging, with three wins from their last five. They beat Real Oviedo 2-1 at home, Atletico Madrid 3-2 at home and Valencia 1-0 at home, which shows that they have been able to get results in different types of games.
Their two defeats in that run were close enough to suggest they have remained competitive, losing 1-3 at Celta Vigo and 0-1 at Rayo Vallecano. All in all, recent results point to a team that can be trusted more at home than away.
Elx Last 5 results
Sports Alabès
Deportivo Alavés have had a mixed spell, with one win, two draws and two defeats in their last five league games. They beat Mallorca 2-1 at home, but also lost 2-4 to Athletic Club at home and 1-2 away to Real Madrid.
Draws against Real Sociedad and Osasuna show they can stay in games, but the goals against column has been worrying. They have conceded in each of those five league games, which is a clear warning sign ahead of this trip.
Esportiu Alabès Last 5 Results
Team news and injury report
Elx
- Albert Niculasei (cruciate ligament injury)
Sports Alabès
- Carlos Protesoni (Muscle Injury)
Alignments and tactical configuration
Elche (3-4-1-2)
Expected lineup: Matías Dituro (Goalkeeper), David Affengruber (Defender), John Donald (Defender), Pedro Bigas (Defender), Adrià Pedrosa (Midfielder), Aleix Febas (Midfielder), Marc Aguado (Midfielder), Tete Morente (Midfielder), André Silva (Forward), Gonzalo Villar (Forward), Álvaro Rodríguez (Forward)
The 3-4-1-2 predicted by Elx should give them a solid base with three central players and enough backs in midfield to compete for second balls. The shape also leaves room for André Silva and Álvaro Rodríguez to work with each other, with Tete Morente likely helping to link play at the back.
Sporting Alabès (5-3-2)
Expected lineup: Antonio Sivera (Goalkeeper), Abde Rebbach (Defender), Jonny Otto (Defender), Nahuel Tenaglia (Defender), Victor Parada (Defender), Ángel Pérez (Defender), Antonio Blanco (Midfielder), Denis Suárez (Midfielder), Pablo Ibáñez (Mid Martínez (Attacker)
Deportivo Alavés’ predicted 5-3-2 should keep them compact and difficult to break down, especially with five at the back. It also gives them a platform to push forward thanks to Ibrahim Diabaté and Toni Martínez if they manage to win the ball and move forward quickly.
