Deportivo Alavés - Elche predictions

Elche will give Deportivo Alavés a run for their money and there is no doubt about it. However, at 2.44 odds on home win in this match, we still recommend backing the hosts.

The visiting team knows that beating Deportivo Alaves on their own turf will be a major accomplishment, and it is always a formidable challenge.

The home side suffered a slim defeat last time in the La Liga. They played away from their home and returned with a one-goal deficit Mallorca defeat. Having conceded early on they never got a chance to get back on their feet.

The 2.70 betting odds didn’t exactly paint Elche as the favourites to win their previous matchup, especially considering that they were playing a home game. Neither side managed to break the stalemate for more than half the match, but it ultimately ended with Elche winning 2:1.

Win or lose, Elche always seem to at least get their name on the score board. They scored at least once in 7 consecutive matches leading up to this one.

The hosts will be trying to earn another 4 points and move into the league’s leading positions. Earning three points in this match will not be easy, but they have the rest of the season to keep at it.

Elche jumped up to a Champions League qualifying spot with their first 8 games. Defending their position will be much harder, though. Most of the season still lies ahead, and Alaves are heavily favoured to win the showdown on Sunday.

Sunday's match will see both teams at full strength, able to utilize all their players.

An Under 2.5 Goals bet is an easy tip to offer – it’s a fairly probable outcome with betting odds priced at a comfortable 1. More importantly, though, the betting value it offers is surprisingly solid.