Alaves – Granada

The sixth round of the Spanish Primera Division will be concluded with the Monday evening meeting between Alaves and last placed Granada.

Alaves is having a pretty good start to the season, losing just one time in the first 5 rounds. On the other hand, they also won a single game, the shocking 2-1 success at Camp Nou. Alaves has recorded 3 draws so far, including one in their last home game – a boring 0-0 against Deportivo. Alaves’ only defeat of the season actually came in the last round, a 1-2 loss away at Valencia, a team that previously lost all La Liga matches before the win with Alaves.

The visitors are currently tied for the last place in La Liga with Osasuna, but they will try to claim at least a point in this match and break that tie. Granada hasn’t been particularly horrible so far, they played some good games, but also some poor ones. The main problem for them was the defense, which allowed 12 goals in 5 matches – making Granada’s good offensive efforts worthless. So far the team scored and conceded in every match this season.

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Team news & lineups:

Feddal (Alaves) and Foulquier (Granada) are the only missing players ahead of this match – though Granada might also miss the doubtful Lomban.

Alaves: Pacheco – Fermenia, Alexis, Laguardia, Hernandez – Torres, Llorente, Krsticic – Gomez, Deyverson, Mendez

Granada: Ochoa – Tito, Silva, Vezo, Tabanou – Samper, Krhin – Carcela-Gonzalez, Bueno, Pereira – Ponce

Granada can’t stop anybody scoring against them right now. They allowed at least a goal in every match, they allowed 5 from Las Palmas, 2 from Betis and 2 from Eibar – not the best teams out there. On the other hand, they managed to score in every game themselves, including against teams like Bilbao or Villarreal – so that is pretty impressive for a side that won 2 points in 5 rounds.

With a 4-4 goal difference in 5 matches Alaves is definitely a team that focuses more on defense. However, I believe they will approach this game in a more offensive manner, leaving themselves a bit more open. Alaves knows this is a huge chance from them to claim the 2nd victory of the season and win 3 very important points.

With Alaves expected to be a bit more open than usual, I can see both teams scoring here. Granada’s defense is in shambles and they should concede, but they have what it takes to score if Alaves does not park the bus – which they will not do. My tip is both teams to score. Prediction: Alaves – Granada 1-1.

Pick: Both to score
Odds: 1.95 @ Bet365
Stake: 7
Possible profit: 6.65
Event date: 26 September