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LaLiga: Deportivo Alaves vs Mallorca
Kickoff Time: 2024-11-02 04:00 (HKT)
Source:REUTERS/Ana Beltran
Deportivo Alaves secured a narrow 1-0 victory against Compostela in the Copa del Rey midweek, finally ending a five-match losing streak. However, the win came against a team from the Spanish third division, and Alaves only managed to win by a single goal, indicating that their overall form has not shown significant improvement. Currently, Alaves sits in 16th place in La Liga with a record of three wins, one draw, and seven losses. They primarily employ a 4-2-3-1 formation, focusing on a counter-attacking style of play. The team usually relies on tight defense to withstand opponents’ attacks and then exploits defensive gaps to launch quick counterattacks. Statistically, Alaves has scored 13 goals and conceded 19 in 11 league matches, showing that their attacking power is average and their defense is full of leaks. It is also worth mentioning that the Copa del Rey match midweek poses a significant issue for Alaves’ physical conditions.
Mallorca drew 0-0 at home against Athletic Club in the last match, demonstrating remarkable resilience by forcing their opponents into a stalemate even while playing with one less player. Currently, Mallorca ranks seventh in La Liga with a record of five wins, three draws, and three losses. They primarily use a 4-4-2 formation, also focusing on a counter-attacking style. Mallorca utilizes tight midfield defense and precise passing to effectively control the pace of the game, and they aim to score through wing breakthroughs and quick counterattacks. Statistically, Mallorca has scored 10 goals and conceded eight in 11 league matches; while their attacking power is average, their defense is quite solid. Additionally, Mallorca has performed well away from home, recording three wins and two losses in their five away matches so far this season.
Although the overall strength of both teams is not significantly different, Alaves’ performance and form are clearly inferior to that of Mallorca. Furthermore, Alaves has only managed to record two draws and three losses in their last five encounters with Mallorca, indicating a clear disadvantage in their head-to-head record. Coupled with the physical exhaustion from the Copa del Rey match midweek, Alaves finds itself at a disadvantage against a Mallorca side that is focused solely on league play. Given these factors, it would be reasonable to expect the better-performing Mallorca to come away with a positive result in this away match.
Deportivo Alaves’s Last 5 Games: WLLLL
24-10-30 Compostela 0-1 Deportivo Alaves
24-10-26 Rayo Vallecano 1-0 Deportivo Alaves
24-10-19 Deportivo Alaves 2-3 Real Valladolid
24-10-06 Deportivo Alaves 0-3 Barcelona
24-09-28 Getafe 2-0 Deportivo Alaves
Mallorca’s Last 5 Games: DWLWW
24-10-29 Mallorca 0-0 Athletic Club
24-10-20 Mallorca 1-0 Rayo Vallecano
24-10-05 Espanyol 2-1 Mallorca
24-09-28 Real Valladolid 1-2 Mallorca
24-09-24 Real Betis 1-2 Mallorca
Head To Head Record:
24-02-25 Deportivo Alaves 1-1 Mallorca
23-12-03 Mallorca 0-0 Deportivo Alaves
22-04-20 Mallorca 2-1 Deportivo Alaves
21-08-21 Deportivo Alaves 0-1 Mallorca
20-02-15 Mallorca 1-0 Deportivo Alaves
Prediction: Mallorca to win or Draw