Basque country and Alava for the Sunday night game that could go a long way in securing UCL participation for Atletico Madrid.
Alaves are 14th in La Liga and are 7 points above the relegation zone. Overall, they have 8 wins, 8 draws and 15 losses. Home form reads 6 wins, 3 draws and 6 defeats. Recent form is 1 win, 3 draws and 4 defeats and they have lost the last three game without scoring. Atletico are in 4th with 61 points, 3 ahead of Bilbao. Overall, they have 19 wins, 4 draws and 8 losses. Away form is 5 wins, 3 draws and 7 defeats. Recent league form is 4 wins, 1 draw and 2 defeats.
Team news: Alaves have no new injury worries. Atletico are without Marcos Llorente who is suspended but Pablo Barrios is back from his own suspension.
Head-to-head statistics: 20 games – 5 wins Alaves, 4 draws and 11 wins Atletico Madrid.
Betting selection – Alaves are safe enough in 14th and I see Atletico having too much for the home side here. Close game but Atletico Madrid win at 1.95 or 19-20 10bet.