Deportivo Alaves vs Real Betis
Spain – LaLiga
Date: Sunday, 5 January 2019
Kick-off at 15:00 UK/ 16:00 CET
Venue: Estadio Mendizorrotza (Vitoria-Gasteiz)
Deportivo Alaves
Tomas Pina only absentee Alaves' for the weekend's action after a tough run of games.
Luis Rioja is expected to get the nod ahead of Oliver Burke on the left wing.
Asier Garitano expected to go in two Lucas Perez and Joselu ahead once again.
Predicted line-up (4-4-1-1): Fernando Pacheco; Martin, Laguardia, Rodrigo Ely, Ruben Duarte; Aleix Vidal, Pere Pons, Manu Garcia, Joselu; Luis Rioja; Lucas Perez
Not available: Tomas Pina (Injured)
doubtful:
Real Betis
William Carvalho expected to be sidelined through injury until the end of the month, leaving Andres Guardado and Sergio Canales to start in midfield.
Carles Alena joined Betis on loan from Barcelona recently, but is not expected to make a start soon.
Loren Moron should get the nod ahead Borja Iglesias to lead the line on the far side.
Predicted line-up (4-1-4-1): Joel Robles; Emerson, Bath, Feddal, Alex Moreno; Bartra; Fekir, Canales, Guardado, Joaquin; Loren Moron
Not available: Pedraza (Injured), William Carvalho (Hurt), juanmi (Injured)
doubtful:
Alaves vs. Real Betis Head-to-head (h2h)
The last Alaves to win against this opponent was back in 2017.
Four former six victories went to teams that are on the road.
Alavés conceded two or more goals in two of the last four meetings in this stadium.
Since 1999, new Alaves won twice at this place.
Prediction Alaves vs. Real Betis
Prediction score: 1-1 Draw
It should be a tight game. Betis played better football now, but Alaves still a tough nut to crack at home with 4 wins and only two defeats so far this season in front of their own fans. It could also end in a draw.
