Almeria vs Alaves Prediction, Tips & Odds – 26.01.2024

Almeria vs Alaves Prediction 26.01.2024. At the kickoff of the 22nd round of the Spanish La Liga, Almeria will host Alaves on Friday at 21:00 at the Power Horse Stadium.

In the previous round, the home team suffered a loss against Real Madrid, while the away team triumphed over Cadiz.

We found the best odds for this game at the popular 20bet sportsbook. You will get an attractive Welcome Bonus for all newly registered customers if you register today. Read our article if you wonder how to claim this 20bet Welcome Bonus.

Almeria vs Alaves Odds

Almeria Team News

Last weekend, Almeria had a promising performance at the Bernabeu, leading against Real Madrid 2-0 with goals from Largie Ramazani and Edgar Gonzalez in the first half. However, Ancelotti’s team managed to stage a comeback in the second half, equalizing by the 67th minute, and ultimately securing the victory in the 99th minute.

Despite their current challenging position at the bottom of the table with only six points (no wins, six draws, and 15 losses), Almeria held the leading Girona to a draw in their last home game, providing a source of optimism as they prepare for the upcoming match against Real Madrid.

Almeria has the weakest home record in La Liga this season, earning only five points from 10 matches on their home turf. Nevertheless, their better performances often come in front of their own fans, highlighted by a notable 5-0 victory over Alaves in the Copa del Rey in January 2021.

Ahead of the upcoming match, Almeria will be without the services of Arnau Puigmal, Ibrahim Kone, and Largie Ramazani due to injuries and yellow cards. The home side will once again miss Iddrisu Baba, Houboulang Mendes, and Marciano Sanca due to their participation in the Africa Cup of Nations. However, the return of the suspended Leo Baptistao could bolster their offensive options, and there’s a possibility that Luis Suarez, after two substitute appearances, might start the game following his recovery from a broken leg.

Alaves Team News

Alaves returned to La Liga through the Segunda División playoffs last season with a clear goal of avoiding relegation, and any position above 18th would be considered a success. Currently, Luis Plaza Garcia’s team is performing beyond expectations, holding the 12th position with 23 points from 21 matches, just three points behind 10th-placed Getafe.

After a home loss to Real Madrid on December 21, Luis Garcia and his team have been unbeaten, including a draw with Real Sociedad and victories against Sevilla and Cadiz. Their latest win, secured with a penalty from Luis Rioja in the second half, marked their fifth victory in ten home matches this season.

In the previous encounter against Almeria this season, Alaves emerged victorious, with Aleksandar Sedlar scoring the decisive goal in the 79th minute. However, due to a long-term knee injury, Sedlar is sidelined for the remainder of the season, while Abdel Abqar and Jesus Owono are currently active in the Africa Cup of Nations.

Luis Garcia may opt to maintain the same starting lineup that played against Cadiz in the last match, with Kike Garcia leading the attack. In the attacking positions, Carlos Vicente and Jon Guridi are also expected to feature, while Antonio Blanco, alongside Ander Guevara, will lead the central midfield against the team currently at the bottom of the table.

Almeria vs Alaves H2H

21.02.2016. Alaves vs Almeria 1:1

16.01.2021. Almeria vs Alaves 5:0

05.11.2023. Alaves vs Almeria 1:0

Injuries and suspensions

Almeria: Arnau Puigmal, Ibrahim Kone, Largie Ramazani, Idrissu Baba, Houboulang Mendes, Marcian Sanca

Alaves: Aleksandar Sedlar, Abdel Abqar, Jesus Owono

Expected Lineups

Almeria (5-4-1): Maximiano; Pubill, Kaiky, Gonzalez, Chumi, Akieme; Arribas, Lopy, Robertone, Baptistao; Suarez

Alaves (4-2-3-1): Sivera; Gorosabel, Marin, Duarte, Lopez; Blanco, Guevara; Vicente, Guridi, Rioja; Kike Garcia

Almeria vs Alaves Prediction

Almeria is a slight favorite in this matchup due to the advantage of playing at home and slightly better performances in their previous two encounters. However, Alaves has consistently shown better performances throughout the season, being in good form and having triumphed in their recent head-to-head match. In our opinion, they are closer to securing a victory in this duel. Additionally, we believe the game will be more defensively oriented with a slower pace. Therefore, our betting suggestion is a draw or an away team victory, with a prediction of no more than three goals scored throughout the entire match.

Kick-off Time: Friday, 26.01.2024, 9:00 AM Local Time (GMT 0), 21:00 CET

Prediction: draw/Alaves & under 3.5

Odds (when tipped): 1.89

Sportsbook: 20bet

Join Bet Experts Telegram for Best Free Bets!

Share Our Content on Social Networks: