Predictions & Statistics

Real Madrid come into this fixture from a strong position, holding 2 place with 70 points after 31 matches. They have recorded 22 wins, 4 draws, and 5 losses, with a 65:29 goal return and good form over their recent run. In attack they lean heavily on K. Mbappe (23 goals), Vinícius Júnior (11 goals), F. Valverde (5 goals), with creative support from A. Guler (8 assists), F. Valverde (7 assists), Vinícius Júnior (5 assists), while defensively they have looked fairly stable. At home, their record of 13 wins, 1 draws, and 2 losses points to a very strong split record. They are competing near the top and remain under pressure to hold that position. Their overall playing style can be described as balanced attacking football. They are not at full strength, with T. Courtois, Rodrygo, R. Asencio unavailable, although the overall attacking core still looks largely intact.

Alaves sit 17 with 33 points after 31 matches and remain under pressure to produce steadier results. Their record of 8 wins, 9 draws, and 14 losses, together with goals at 35:46, reflects poor form over their recent run. Much of their threat comes through L. Boye (11 goals), T. Martinez (8 goals), C. Vicente (5 goals), with creative support from C. Alena (4 assists), T. Martinez (3 assists), Victor Parada (3 assists), while the defensive numbers suggest they have been quite vulnerable. Away from home, the split record of 3 wins, 3 draws, and 10 losses points to a weak split record. They are under visible pressure near the relegation zone. Their broader football approach still suggests a more cautious and defensive approach. They also have disciplinary concerns to manage, with F. Garces, C. Protesoni, A. Rebbach unavailable.