The matchupThe market makes Atlético Madrid the side to beat here at 49%, which gives this game a clear shape before a ball is kicked. Our model lands on Atlético Madrid, and it backs that with a 2 units stake. Atletico Madrid should take all three points at Mendizorrotza despite a mixed recent run. Alaves sit at three point seven five to win which offers value against recent losses.
Form and momentumAlavés come in poor, winning 30% of 40 on record. 9 of their 20 home games went their way, and the numbers point to a fairly even scoring record. Right now they are on 1 draw in a row.
Atlético Madrid come in solid, winning 50% of 40 on record. 7 of their 20 away games went their way, and the numbers point to a side that scores freely. Right now they are on 3 wins in a row.
The price and the valueThe prices turn into 25% for ALA, 26% for the draw and 49% for ATM once the bookmaker margin is stripped out. That is a firm lean toward Atlético Madrid, so the question is whether the form backs the price or quietly argues against it. Our call sits at 1.91, and we only stake it because the reasons for it outweigh the reasons against.
When these two meetAcross 2 past meetings ATM have had the better of it, 1 wins to 0, with 1 drawn. Squads change, so read it as colour rather than proof.
Where it could go wrong- Atletico Madrid lost two of their last five matches which brings some doubt about their consistency on the road.
- Alaves come into this fixture with two recent wins and a draw which proves they can pick up points.
The bottom lineWe back Atlético Madrid for 2 units. It settles itself when the game ends, win or lose, and it goes on the record either way. This is an opinion read off the form and the prices on this page, not advice, and never a promise of a result.