Alaves vs Getafe Preview: La Liga Prediction, Team News & Lineups

Alaves vs Getafe offers a tightly poised La Liga confrontation on Sunday, May 18, 2024, with both sides looking to close out their campaigns on a high note. Mid-table positions are still to be decided, while pride and future confidence are on the line. Alaves will lean on their formidable home form in Vitoria-Gasteiz, while Getafe seek to arrest a downward slide. With the season’s end near, every point still matters, and both teams know a final-day win could reshape the narrative of their year. The clash at Mendizorrotza delivers classic Spanish top-flight tension perfect for bettors following all the action live on Betiball.

Match Overview

The showdown between Alaves and Getafe kicks off at 16:15 (CET) on May 18, 2024, at the Estadio Mendizorrotza. It is La Liga’s final round, with both teams long safe from relegation but out of the European places. That middle slot in the standings, however, carries both financial and psychological stakes for the summer ahead.

Alaves’ strong record at home has been a foundation for their survival this year, while Getafe’s away struggles have increasingly weighed on their end-of-season run. Last time these teams met, Getafe triumphed 1-0 in Madrid, but recent form gives the hosts a notable edge. For the latest analysis and market moves, refer to the comprehensive Alaves vs Getafe predictions page at Betiball.

Alaves Form & Recent Results

Alaves have used their home ground to string together a solid end-of-season run. In their last five matches, they have won three, drawn once, and lost just one. Notably, they have kept things tight at the back with three clean sheets.

• May 14: Las Palmas 0-1 Alaves (W)
• May 11: Alaves 1-0 Girona (W)
• May 5: Real Madrid 5-0 Alaves (L)
• April 27: Valencia 0-1 Alaves (W)
• April 21: Alaves 2-2 Celta Vigo (D)

This run means Alaves have kept three clean sheets in five games and conceded just twice apart from the heavy defeat in Madrid. Scoring may still be an issue, but their defensive organization remains outstanding at Mendizorrotza.

Getafe Form & Recent Results

Getafe’s end to the season has been far less encouraging, with three losses in their last five outings. Scoring has dried up and defensive issues have flared, making away fixtures a particular weakness as the campaign winds down.

• May 15: Getafe 0-3 Atlético Madrid (L)
• May 12: Cádiz 1-0 Getafe (L)
• May 3: Getafe 0-2 Athletic Club (L)
• April 27: Almeria 1-3 Getafe (W)
• April 21: Getafe 1-1 Real Sociedad (D)

Across these five games, Getafe have scored just four goals and conceded eight, with their only victory coming at already-relegated Almeria. Their lack of away firepower will be a concern heading to a venue where Alaves are especially tough to break down.

Team News & Possible Lineups

Alaves

Manager Luis Garcia Plaza heads into this match with a mostly fit squad, though first-choice goalkeeper Sivera remains a doubt due to a recent injury setback. Defender Abdelkabir Abqar and forward Giuliano Simeone are both long-term absentees. No new suspensions are reported, so expect stability in selection.

Expected lineup: Owono – Gorosabel, Rafa Marín, Sedlar, Duarte – Guridi, Benavídez, Blanco – Rioja, Samu, Kike García.

Getafe

Getafe, guided by Jose Bordalás, are thin on attacking options. Leading scorer Borja Mayoral is out with a lengthy injury, while wingback Iglesias is also sidelined, and Djené remains a doubt for the visiting defense. Mason Greenwood is available but has struggled for consistency in recent starts.

Expected lineup: Soria – Iglesias, Alderete, Mitrovic, Diego Rico – Milla, Maksimović, Greenwood, Latasa, Mata, Ünal.

Prediction

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Alaves offer much the stronger statistical case, with home form, defensive solidity, and confidence trending up. Getafe’s recent away record and glaring injuries in attack and defense have hampered their creativity and confidence. The consensus among bookmakers favors Alaves to take at least a point, if not all three, with odds tilting towards a low-scoring affair.

Tactically, expect Alaves to organize well at the back and look to hit with pace in transition. Getafe may control spells of the ball but lack the incisiveness to break down the hosts without Mayoral. If this script holds, the chances of a high-scoring game appear remote. For more in-depth previews and analysis on similar fixtures, you can check today's football predictions at Betiball.

Betiball's read: Alaves to edge this 1-0