Atletico Madrid vs Alaves: Prediction, Team News, and Lineups Preview
Atletico Madrid is set to host Alaves in a crucial La Liga match on Sunday afternoon. Currently, Atletico Madrid is in fourth place, with 38 points from 19 games, while Alaves occupies 16th position, just two points above the relegation zone.
Current Form and Statistics
Atletico Madrid has had a mixed season so far, accumulating 11 wins, five draws, and three losses. Although they are solid in the league, they find themselves significantly behind Barcelona in the title race, trailing by 11 points.
The team has not played since January 4, when they drew 1-1 against Real Sociedad. Following this match, Atletico lost to Real Madrid in the Spanish Super Cup semi-finals but secured a narrow 1-0 victory over Deportivo La Coruna in the Copa del Rey. Their home form remains strong, with eight wins and one draw in nine league matches at Estadio Wanda Metropolitano.
In contrast, Alaves enters this match after a 2-0 win against Rayo Vallecano. However, they have struggled in La Liga, accumulating only one point from their last four league matches. They lost 3-1 to Villarreal in their most recent outing and have been particularly poor away from home, securing just four points from nine matches this season.
Team News
Atletico Madrid will be without defender Clement Lenglet due to injury. Midfielder Nico Gonzalez’s status will be assessed before kickoff. Head coach Diego Simeone is expected to reintegrate key players like Koke, Alexander Sorloth, and goalkeeper Jan Oblak into the lineup. Argentine forward Julian Alvarez, who has scored seven league goals, aims to end his goal drought that dates back to November.
For Alaves, Carlos Protesoni returns from suspension, while Lucas Boye remains a doubt. Additionally, Nikla Maras is sidelined with a knee injury and Facundo Garces is also unavailable due to suspension. Carlos Vicente has been a standout player for Alaves, contributing nine goals and three assists in 23 matches.
Predicted Lineups
| Atletico Madrid | Alaves |
|---|---|
| Jan Oblak | Fernando Sivera |
| Marcos Llorente | Jonny |
| Andrej Hancko | Tenaglia |
| Pablo Pubill | Pacheco |
| Facundo Ruggeri | Parada |
| Diego Simeone | Ibanez |
| Koke | Blanco |
| Pablo Barrios | Vicente |
| Baena | Suarez |
| Alexander Sorloth | Alena |
| Julian Alvarez | Martinez |
Match Prediction
Atletico Madrid is favored to win, with a predicted scoreline of 1-0 against Alaves. Although Alaves can be challenging opponents, Atletico’s home advantage and overall form should secure them the three points.
