Match Analysis: Alavés vs Atlético Madrid – Prediction
Match Details
- Date: 2025-08-30
- Time: 3:00 PM UTC
- Location: Estadio de Mendizorroza, Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
Game Overview
This La Liga clash features Deportivo Alavés hosting Atlético Madrid. Both teams have had mixed starts to the season, with Alavés positioned 9th and Atlético Madrid 14th in the league table. Alavés have scored 2 goals and conceded 2 in the season so far, while Atlético have struggled offensively and defensively, with 2 goals scored and 3 conceded. The match is anticipated to be tight and defensively oriented, given historical trends and current performance metrics.
Key Factors to Consider
- Alavés have shown reasonable home form and balance in attack and defense, while Atlético Madrid are underperforming relative to their usual standards, with only 2 goals scored and 3 conceded, placing them mid-lower table early in the season. Both teams have yet to record a clean sheet this term.
- Historically, matches between Alavés and Atlético Madrid have been low-scoring affairs. In the last 11 home games between these two, 9 have ended with under 2.5 goals. This trend suggests a defensive and cautious approach, particularly by Atlético Madrid.
- No specific injury data is currently available for either team, indicating no major absences that would critically impact the starting lineups.
- The match will be played at Estadio de Mendizorroza, giving Alavés home advantage. Weather conditions or other external influences have not been indicated to impact play significantly.
- Both teams will be motivated to improve early-season form; Alavés to consolidate mid-table standing and Atlético to climb out of the lower tier. This motivation may foster cautious yet competitive play.
Odds and Predictions
| Category | Odds | Prediction | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Alaves: 365, AtleticoMadrid: -125, Draw: 255 | Atlético Madrid to win | ★★★☆☆ 65% |
| Spread | Alaves: 50 @ 1.05, AtleticoMadrid: -0.5 @ -1.25 | Atlético Madrid -0.5 | ★★★☆☆ 60% |
| Over/under | Over: 2.25 @ -1.10, Under: 2.25 @ -1.10 | Under 2.25 goals | ★★★★☆ 70% |
Top EV Betting Odds
Discover the best value bets based on our EV analysis.
| Market | EV Pick |
|---|---|
| Moneyline | Atlético Madrid -4% |
| Spread | N/A |
| Over/Under | Under 2.25 28% |
🔥 Best Value Pick: Under 2.25 at 28% EV | Suggested Bet Size: 30.7% (Kelly Criterion)
Predicted Outcome
A tightly-contested match is expected with a slight edge to Atlético Madrid given their historical strength despite the current form. The low-scoring trend suggests a narrow Atlético Madrid victory or a draw.
Predicted Score: Alavés 0 – 1 Atlético Madrid