Our prediction for this Segunda Division match:
Following four consecutive league wins, Deportivo Alaves will look to give fans yet another reason to celebrate when they face Ibiza on Sunday afternoon. The Basques have been impressive in front of goal of late, and we are positive that they will stick to their attacking style of play against Ibiza. A man to keep an eye on in the home team will be Senegal forward Mamadou Sylla, who scored his fourth goal of the season at the weekend, while Ruben Duarte misses out through suspension.
Meanwhile, the visitors sit in the ultimate position in the standings with only 19 points in their pockets. The rock-bottom side have drawn each of their last three league fixtures, but they are still 11 points behind the safe zone. Given Alaves’ splendid form in February, we do not believe that the underdogs are capable of claiming a major scalp in the Basque Country. Midfielder Nolito is banned for the visitors.
Highlighted Team (Alaves):
Alaves is a Spanish football club located in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Alava. The club were founded in 1921 and they play their home games at Estadio Mendizorrotza. The capacity of the stadium is 19,840 and it has to be noted that it is the third oldest stadium in Spanish football. After spending several years in the Spanish Segunda Division, los Babazorros returned to the top flight in 2016.
The color of Alaves’ home kit is blue and white and the club’s local rivals are fellow Basque sides Real Sociedad, Athletic Club, Osasuna and Eibar. Alaves made it to the UEFA CUP final in 2001, but they were beaten by Liverpool 5-4 in a thrilling football clash. Anyhow, that is still regarded as the club’s biggest success. Los Babazorros booked their place in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals on four occasions and they have yet to win the Primera Division trophy.