Alaves will host Las Palmas at Mendizorrotza Stadium in a clash between two teams enjoying decent seasons in La Liga.
Match Previews
Alaves, currently 13th in the table, aim to stabilize their position in the top flight after securing promotion last season. They have gathered 16 points from 15 games and come into this match after a 1-0 Copa del Rey win against Terrassa.
Luis Garcia’s team has displayed resilience lately, with just one loss in their last four league matches. They’ve had success against Las Palmas in their recent meetings, winning both encounters during the 2017-18 campaign.
Meanwhile, Las Palmas returned to La Liga this season with an impressive display, sitting eighth in the table with 21 points.
They secured promotion from the Segunda Division and have shown defensive strength, conceding only 13 goals, joint-second best in the league.
Las Palmas is known for low-scoring affairs, having netted only 13 goals themselves. Nonetheless, they possess a solid defensive record and are coming off a 2-0 victory over Getafe.
Team News:
Alaves will miss Aleksandar Sedlar, Giuliano Simeone due to injuries, and Ander Guevara, suspended after accumulating yellow cards.
Luis Rioja, Antonio Blanco, and Samu Omorodion will likely return to the starting XI after being rested in the Copa del Rey.
Las Palmas might have Eric Curbelo and Fabio Gonzalez as fitness doubts. Munir El Haddadi, Saul Coco, Alberto Moleiro, and Julian Araujo could feature, considering the wholesale changes expected from their last Copa del Rey game.
Possible Starting Lineups:
Alaves: (4-2-3-1)
Sivera;
Gorosabel, Abqar, Marin, J Lopez;
Blanco, Benavidez;
Rioja, Guridi, Rebbach;
Omorodion
Las Palmas: (4-5-1)
Valles;
Araujo, Coco, Marmol, S Cardona;
El Haddadi, Munoz, K Rodriguez, Loiodice, Moleiro;
Ramirez
Prediction: Alaves 0-1 Las Palmas
Anticipate a close and tight contest given Las Palmas’ defensive prowess. Considering their form and defensive stability, Las Palmas might edge this encounter with a narrow win.