The La Liga matchday 23 fixture between Deportivo Alaves and Getafe will take place on 8 February at Mendizorroza Stadium in Vitoria-Gasteiz. Deportivo Alaves vs Getafe: prediction, betting odds and statistics.
Deportivo Alaves
One week ago, despite their clear underdog status, Deportivo Alaves defeated Espanyol (2:1) in Barcelona. That result saw Deportivo Alaves win back-to-back Primera Division matches for the first time this season, having previously managed just one victory in their previous nine games in the competition. Thanks to a strong end to January, the Basque outfit have significantly improved their position in the standings and now sit 10th, having been 18th not long ago. However, the relegation zone is still close by, with the gap to it standing at just three points.
- Deportivo Alaves have scored in seven of their previous nine Spanish top-flight games.
- The club have avoided defeat in six of their last eight home matches in this competition (four wins, two draws).
- The team have conceded in seven consecutive La Liga matches.
Potential Deportivo Alaves Lineup (4-4-2)*
Antonio Sivera – Jon Pacheco, Victor Parada, Jonny, Carlos Benavidez – Antonio Blanco, Carles Alena, Pablo Ibanez, Calebe – Toni Martinez, Lucas Boye.
Defender Carlos Benavidez is unavailable due to injury.
Getafe
Getafe’s prolonged poor run is still not coming to an end. The club have now gone eight La Liga matches without a win, taking just three points from 24 during that spell. In the last two rounds, the team have at least managed to earn a draw, having previously lost five of their last six games in this competition. After a goalless match against Celta in their previous outing, the club moved up from 17th to 16th in the standings. Even so, Getafe remain only one point clear of the relegation zone. It is also worth noting that since the start of the current Primera Division season, the team have scored just 16 goals, with only Oviedo (12) worse by that metric.
- Getafe have won with a (+1.5) handicap in five straight league matches.
- The club’s away winless run in this competition stands at five matches (two draws, three defeats).
- Getafe have conceded in seven of their last eight La Liga fixtures.
Potential Getafe Lineup (5-3-2)*
David Soria – Kiko Femenia, Juan Iglesias, Djene, Said Romero, Domingos Duarte – Mauro Arambarri, Luis Milla, Mario Martin – Luis Vazquez, Martin Satriano.
Defender Davinchi, as well as forwards Borja Mayoral and Abu Kamara, are not ready for the match due to injuries.
Deportivo Alaves vs Getafe: Match Prediction
Even if the opponents rarely deliver truly entertaining football, we should still not expect this head-to-head to be dull. Deportivo Alaves have failed to keep a clean sheet for seven La Liga rounds, but they have most often managed to respond in attack, with both teams scoring in five of those seven matches. What is more, five of the seven games in that run went over the total. It is also worth adding that at least two goals have been scored in nine of Deportivo Alaves’ last 12 home matches in the Spanish league.
Getafe are traditionally cautious on their own ground, while away matches usually play out at a noticeably higher tempo. Although the club show the same lacklustre scoring output on the road as they do at home, the number of defensive mistakes increases significantly away from home. As a result, the two-goal mark has been reached in 11 of Getafe’s last 13 matches at opposition stadiums in the Primera Division.
Prediction: Over 1.5 goals
* For each team, the starting XI from their previous match in this competition is listed.
