Eibar vs Alaves PREVIEW & PREDICTION 04/11/2018

In the previous one, there is no clear favorite on this occasion, since the two teams are even and combative in their proposal. For that reason and knowing that they can alternate neutralizing during a great part of the 90 minutes of game, we believe that the tie is the most interesting option to bet. Remember that the Basques are intense but irregular in Ipurúa, being possible that the “blanquiazules” stand up well in this exit thanks to their tactical and collective style. Paint to be a duel in which the brand is imposed on football from the initial stage.

Eibar:

The Basques arrive badly to this duel after losing 4-0 before Celta in Balaídos, ratifying its irregularity in the matter of results. These days, they have 11 points in total, with their goal to win to get away from the direct decline. They have only won 1 duel in their last 5 presentations, being vital to take a positive streak to recover the lost confidence. In matter of goals, they have scored 10 and have yielded 17 in their goal, noticing serious problems when making collective transitions.

As a local in Ipurúa, Eibar has obtained diverse results, lacking greater regularity and balance between lines to be more effective in its stadium. It comes from losing 1-2 to Huesca on the opening date, to beat 2-1 to Real Sociedad, to overcome 1-0 to Leganés, to lose 1-3 to Sevilla and to draw 1-1 against Athletic Bilbao. Apparently, the team has the potential to score, but lacks the necessary solvency to keep their fence unbeaten. It is enough to know that the bet has been won “both teams score” in 4 of their 5 matches at home to corroborate this statement.

Alavés:

The “blanquiazules” come toned to this match after beating Villarreal 2-1 on the hour and add 20 units in the Santander League. Thanks to this victory, they have placed in the second position of the competition, just 1 of the leader in Barcelona. They have won 3 consecutive matches, which have allowed the team to strengthen their proposal from the soul and from the football. They have scored 14 goals and have yielded 9 in their goal, managing to be effective in attack and very solid defensively.

As a visitor, Alavés has managed to register acceptable markers, after adding 9 points out of 15 possible. He comes from losing 3-0 to Barcelona at the Nou Camp, defeating Valladolid 0-1, thrashing Rayo Vallecano 1-5, losing 2-1 with Levante and beating Celta de Vigo 0-1. If we analyze these numbers, we can affirm that the team knows how to stand in this condition, standing out for having the necessary hierarchy to reach the goal. For this exit it is expected that the “blue and white” risk at times, either with some punctual, elaborate play or by a ball stopped (corner or free kick near the area).

In the last 2 years, Eibar and Alavés have met twice in Ipurúa. These were the results of those matches: Draw 0-0 in December 2016 and win 0-1 Alavés in April 2018. Apparently, each time they collide both sets, the procedure is locked and fought in the midfield. The logic indicates that the process is repeated and that the result is adjusted once more, being feasible that the tie is finalized after the final whistle.


PREDICTION: Eibar to win @ 2.05

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