Our prediction for this Segunda Division match:
Ponferradina and Alaves face each other at Estadio El Toralin in the closing match of Saturday’s program. La Ponfe do not seem to be at the top of their game, with the team failing to win the previous nine league matches, and given their shaky defence, home win should not be considered. There are no fresh injury worries in the home team, while both Pascanu and Yuri are pushing for a start after the duo got their names on the scoresheet in a 2-2 draw with Granada.
The Basques, on the other hand, failed to turn their dominance into victory in a goalless draw with Lugo. Alaves are eager to move closer to automatic promotion berth, and we predict that they will take advantage of the current situation in Ponferradina’s dressing room. Defender Nikola Maras should be the only absentee in the away team.
Highlighted Player (Adrian Dieguez):
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Born in Madrid on February 4, 1996, Adrian Dieguez is a Spanish defender who play for Fuenlabrada in Segunda Division. Dieguez played for the likes of Getafe and Carabanchel during his youth career, while starting his senior career at Alcorcon B.
After making five appearances for the Alcorcon senior team, the Spanish footballer moved to Alaves. Adrian Dieguez played for Huesca on loan as well before signing a four-year contract with Fuenlabrada. During his spell with Alcorcon Dieguez played for Fuenla on loan, meaning that he returned to the club three years later. His main position is centre-back, but he is used as a left-back as well.
The towering defender has a contract with Fuenlabrada until September 15, 2020, and his preferred foot is left. Adrian Dieguez made his Fuenlabrada debut in a 3-3 draw with Las Palmas on September 20, 2020, and he scored his first goal for Fuenla in a 1-0 victory over Girona on October 4, 2020.
Highlighted Team (Alaves):
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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.