The La Liga season kicks off early this year with Alaves hosting Getafe in what promises to be a tense opener full of drama and edge of the seat moments. Alaves look set to cash in on their visitors rough patch as the Basque side chase every advantage at their home fortress. Fans in Nigeria go dey yarn say this one na must watch because both teams dey play with fire under their feet right from the first whistle.
Team Form
Alaves always dey fight tooth and nail to stay in the top flight and last season they finished just above the drop zone by a single point after a dramatic win over Barcelona. Their home record stands strong with no losses in five of the last seven games and the attack only blanked once in ten outings. Getafe on the other hand dey face serious wahala with a tiny budget and league rules forcing them to offload players fast. The injury to star man Uche plus the pressure of Conference League qualifiers make their situation even more tough for the manager to handle.
- Alaves unbeaten at home in five of seven recent fixtures
- Getafe must sell players urgently due to league rules
- Alaves scored in nine of last ten matches overall
- Getafe facing Conference League qualifiers with limited squad depth
Tactical Analysis
Jose Bordalas always finds a way to grind out results but even his magic touch dey tested by the current money troubles and thin squad. Alaves will likely sit compact at the back and hit on the counter where they have shown real bite this pre season. The midfield battle will decide everything as Getafe try to keep things tight while Alaves push for that all important early goal. Expect plenty of long balls and set piece drama since both sides love to mix it up physically in these kinds of clashes.
Betting Proposal
With Getafe still sorting out their squad and facing extra European games the home side should grab all three points in a low scoring affair. Alaves know how to defend their patch and one goal could be enough to seal the deal against a tired looking opponent. Back Alaves to win at home with odds of 2.40.
