On Tuesday night, Real Madrid and Alaves clash at the Santiago Bernabeu with both teams looking to positively end their La Liga campaigns.
Los Blancos ending the season stronglyHaving already been crowned as Spanish champions, Real Madrid head into this encounter in fine form. Last time out, Carlo Ancelotti’s team recorded a 4-0 win at relegated Granada.
The champions' triumph over the Andalusians marked their eighth consecutive win in La Liga, illustrating their excellent form. This game also underscored their prowess at both ends of the pitch.
Los Blancos have now kept five clean sheets in six Liga games, while at the other end of the pitch, they have also scored at least two goals in seven of their previous nine games in the Spanish top flight.
Madrid has once again turned the Santiago Bernabeu into a fortress in recent months, as they are unbeaten in 22 home games in La Liga.
Alaves heading to the capital in fine formLast time out, Alaves drew 2-2 against La Liga’s surprise package Girona. This means that Alaves are unbeaten in four La Liga games. However, the draw ended the visitors' winning streak of three games in the Spanish top flight.
The visitor’s recent upturn in form has moved them 13 points clear of the Liga’s relegation zone. A top-ten finish in the Spanish top flight could now be on the cards.
Alaves ended a four-game winless away run in La Liga, including three consecutive defeats with a 1-0 win at Valencia. The victory also ended a four-game goal drought on their travels in the Spanish top flight.
Due to the lack of goals, Alaves recent away games in La Liga have been low-scoring, with under 2.5 goals scored in their last five matches.
What am I backing?Both teams have been in excellent form recently. However, I am going with the obvious bet and backing the home victory.