Primera Division
Sat, May 9, 2026
Elche CF 1 - 1 Deportivo Alavés
MISSED
FT
Ended in a draw and UN2.5 goals
Pre-Match Takeaways
- Elche CF home form: W4 D4 L2 (1.8 goals/game scored, 1.3 conceded)
- Deportivo Alavés away form: W2 D2 L6 (1.4 goals/game scored, 2.2 conceded)
- Elche CF sit 14th while Deportivo Alavés are 18th — 4 places apart
Elche CF host Deportivo Alavés in Primera Division on Matchday 35. Deportivo Alavés have a poor away record with only 2 wins from 10 road trips. Both sides have been involved in high-scoring games expect goals.
Quick Signals
- Goals expected: Over 2.5 in 70% of Elche CF's and 60% of Deportivo Alavés's recent games
- H2H favours Deportivo Alavés: 3 wins vs 2 in last 8 meetings (0 draws)
Key Signals
- Over 2.5 in last 8 H2H (3 of 8 (40%))
- Elche CF clean sheet rate 20%
- Deportivo Alavés BTTS rate 80%
- Elche’s edge: Strong home record, returning key attacker (Valera), and motivation to secure safety.
- Alavés’ challenge: Poor away form (only 3 wins in 17 away games), defensive leaks, but dangerous in attack.
- Most probable outcome: Elche’s home strength and urgency should see them edge a tight contest, though Alavés will fight hard knowing survival is at stake.
Team Form & News
Elche
Recent form: WLWWWL (lost 3–1 vs Celta Vigo last weekend).
Strengths: Sixth-best home record in La Liga (31 pts from 17 home games).
Key players: André Silva (5 goals), Álvaro Rodríguez, Gonzalo Villar.
Team news:
German Valera returns from suspension.
Yago Santiago injured.
Rafa Mir doubtful.
Alavés
Recent form: WDDLWL (lost 4–2 vs Athletic Bilbao last weekend).
Strengths: Scored in 8 consecutive matches, but defensive record poor (53 goals conceded).
Key players: Antonio Blanco, Toni Martínez, Ibrahim Diabaté.
Team news:
Facundo Garcés suspended.
Carlos Benavidez out injured.
Head-to-Head
Overall meetings: 32 matches – Alavés 13 wins, Elche 12 wins, 7 draws.
Recent: Alavés won 3–1 earlier this season (Oct 2025).
Trend: Alavés have won 3 of last 5 encounters.
Overall:
Elche Wins
OV 2.5
Elche
Recent form: WLWWWL (lost 3–1 vs Celta Vigo last weekend).
Strengths: Sixth-best home record in La Liga (31 pts from 17 home games).
Key players: André Silva (5 goals), Álvaro Rodríguez, Gonzalo Villar.
Team news:
German Valera returns from suspension.
Yago Santiago injured.
Rafa Mir doubtful.
Alavés
Recent form: WDDLWL (lost 4–2 vs Athletic Bilbao last weekend).
Strengths: Scored in 8 consecutive matches, but defensive record poor (53 goals conceded).
Key players: Antonio Blanco, Toni Martínez, Ibrahim Diabaté.
Team news:
Facundo Garcés suspended.
Carlos Benavidez out injured.
Head-to-Head
Overall meetings: 32 matches – Alavés 13 wins, Elche 12 wins, 7 draws.
Recent: Alavés won 3–1 earlier this season (Oct 2025).
Trend: Alavés have won 3 of last 5 encounters.
Overall:
Elche Wins
OV 2.5
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