Alaves take on the visitors Eibar at “Mendizorrotza” in the round 34 of the LaLiga. The match will be played in Vitoria-Gasteiz on Thursday, April 27th.
After three-game losing streak Alaves picked up four points in recent clashes after 2:1 triumph over Villarreal and 1:1 draw against Las-Palmas. As a result, after 33 matchdays “Babazorros” occupy the 11th place in the standings of the LaLiga with 44 points taken and 32-40 goal difference and may prepare to the new season on loose. It can be said for sure that the team will end this season at 10-12 places. Mauricio Pellegrino's team conducted 16 encounters at the home ground recording 22 points gained, 15 goals for and 20 goals against.
Eibar have already gone on the vacation judging from their recent performance and results. “Los Armeros” were the real contender for the UEFA Europa League zone, however, having lost in two back-to-back clashes vs. Betis 0:2 and Athletic Bilbao 0:1, they demonstrate that they are not eager to bust a gut at the end of the season. After 33 gameweeks Eibar occupy the eighth position in the LaLiga with 50 points earned and 52-45 goal difference. On the road “Los Armeros” conducted 16 clashes resulted in 20 points gained, 25 goals for and 25 goals against.
It is difficult to name the favourite in the pair as the both teams easily fulfilled their aims for the season: not to relegate and now they begin to play for their own pleasure. There is a slight home-field advantage in the forthcoming game, thus, I believe that the hosting side will pick up some points.
Prediction for the match: Alaves to win with 0.0 Asian handicap.
