Atlético de Madrid 2-1 Deportivo Alavés

Current streaks

Recent form

Atlético de Madrid

Atlético de Madrid have shown impressive form recently, embarking on a four-match winning streak across all competitions after experiencing two consecutive losses. Their defensive prowess is particularly noteworthy, with three clean sheets in their last six matches and a low average of 0.83 goals conceded per game. The team's attacking output has been steady, scoring 1.33 goals per game on average. Interestingly, two-thirds of their recent matches have seen under 2.5 goals, suggesting a trend towards tighter, lower-scoring affairs. The standout result in this period was their 2-1 away victory against Paris Saint-Germain in the Champions League, demonstrating their ability to perform at the highest level. Despite their third-place position in La Liga, Atlético's current form indicates they are a force to be reckoned with both domestically and in Europe.

Deportivo Alavés

Deportivo Alavés have experienced a mixed run of form recently, with their last six matches reflecting a turbulent period. The team have endured a concerning streak of three consecutive defeats in La Liga, conceding eight goals whilst scoring only two. However, prior to this downturn, Alavés enjoyed back-to-back victories, including a narrow 1-0 win in the Copa del Rey against Compostela. Their defensive frailties are evident, having kept only two clean sheets in their last six matches and conceding an average of 1.67 goals per game. Notably, their 3-0 loss to Villarreal was their heaviest defeat in this period, whilst their 2-3 home loss to Real Valladolid was the highest-scoring match. Alavés' struggle for goals is apparent, averaging less than one goal per game, which has contributed to their current 15th position in the league table.

Recent home/away form

Atlético de Madrid

Atlético de Madrid have shown strong form at home, winning four of their last six matches at the Wanda Metropolitano. The team have been particularly prolific in front of goal, scoring an impressive 12 times in these six games, averaging 2 goals per match. Notably, they've managed to keep two clean sheets during this period, including a recent 2-0 victory against Las Palmas. Their only home defeat came in a high-scoring Champions League encounter against Lille, where they conceded 3 goals. The Madrid derby against Real Madrid ended in a 1-1 draw, maintaining Atlético's competitive edge against their city rivals. With 67% of their home games seeing both teams score and over 2.5 goals, Atlético's matches have been entertaining affairs for the fans, showcasing their attacking prowess while occasionally leaving room for improvement in defence.

Deportivo Alavés

Deportivo Alavés have been struggling with their away form recently, enduring a challenging run of four consecutive La Liga defeats on the road. Their sole away victory in this period came in a Copa del Rey match against lower-league opposition. The team's defensive frailties are evident, having conceded 12 goals in their last six away matches, with a concerning average of 2 goals conceded per game. Despite this, Alavés have been involved in some high-scoring encounters, notably the 3-2 losses to both Real Madrid and RCD Espanyol. Their goal-scoring output has been modest, averaging less than a goal per game away from home. The team's struggles are reflected in their league position, currently sitting 15th with 13 points from 13 games. Interestingly, half of their away matches have seen over 2.5 goals, suggesting that while Alavés are conceding frequently, they're also contributing to some entertaining fixtures.