The Matchday 8 La Liga clash between Alaves and Elche will take place on October 5 at the Mendizorrotza Stadium in Vitoria-Gasteiz. Alaves vs. Elche: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Alaves
In the previous round, Eduardo Coudet's team suffered a 0-1 defeat away to Mallorca. As a result, Alaves has failed to win in five of their last six La Liga matches (2 draws, 3 losses). Additionally, this was only the second time in their last ten league matches that the team failed to score. They have accumulated eight points and are in 11th place in the standings.
- The team has not lost in 6 of their last 7 home matches in La Liga (3 wins, 3 draws).
- No more than two goals have been scored in 15 of their last 17 home league games.
- Alaves scored exactly 1 or 2 goals in 6 of their last 7 home league matches.
Predicted lineup for Alaves (4-4-2)
Antonio Sivera – Victor Parada, Jon Pacheco, Nahuel Tenaglia, Jonny – Antonio Blanco, Carles Alena, Pablo Ibanez, Abderrahman Rebbach – Carlos Vicente, Lucas Boye.
Forwards Mariano Diaz and Toni Martinez will miss out due to injuries.
Elche
Eder Sarabia's side defeated Celta 2-1 at home in the previous round. The newly promoted La Liga team has extended their unbeaten run in the current championship to seven matches (3 wins, 4 draws). Furthermore, the club has scored in 14 consecutive matches in Spain's top division. It's worth noting that the team has only won at home in this La Liga season. Elche has accumulated 12 points and climbed to fourth place in the standings.
- The club has not won in 9 of their last 10 away matches in La Liga (4 draws, 5 losses).
- Both teams scored in 5 of Elche's last 6 away matches in this tournament.
- Exactly 2 or 3 goals have been scored in 7 of Elche's last 10 away La Liga matches.
Predicted lineup for Elche (5-3-2)
Matias Dituro – Alvaro Nunez, Adria Pedrosa, David Affengruber, John Chetauya, Pedro Bigas – Josan, Aleix Febas, German Valera – Rafa Mir, Andre Silva.
Defenders Adria Pedrosa and Hector Fort will miss the match due to injuries.
Referee
Miguel Angel Ortiz Arias (Spain)
Matches – 23 (La Liga, 2024/25–2025/26);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 81;
Average yellow cards per match – 3.5;
Red cards shown – 5;
Average fouls per match – 24;
Penalties – 0%.
Match Prediction: Alaves vs. Elche
In the previous round, Eduardo Coudet's side lost to the underdog Mallorca and will likely seek to redeem themselves in front of their fans. Moreover, Alaves has generally performed well at home: over their last seven home La Liga matches, the team has suffered only one defeat, twice managing to take points from Atletico Madrid.
Elche has had a strong start to the season, but the club feels much more confident at home, having not yet won away in the current championship (3 draws). Furthermore, the team's away record, considering their previous stint in Spain's top division, is unimpressive: Elche has failed to win in 9 of their last 10 La Liga away matches (4 draws, 5 losses).
Considering all these factors, I expect a successful performance from the hosts in this encounter. My prediction: Alaves with a handicap (0)
