After solidifying their stay in the top four in the La Liga standings, Atletico Madrid will be looking to cement their stay as they play host to side Alaves. The match schedules for Saturday with the kickoff at 23:00 GMT at the Wanda Metropolitano.
An own goal by Bruno Gonzalez was enough to hand Atletico Madrid a win over side Levante during the weekend. The win pushed the side third in the La Liga with 55 points. The side currently sits ten points behind Real Madrid and two points clear of Sevilla.
Coach Diego Simone is experiencing a revamp at the camp since the return after the corona break. The side is currently on a three-match winning streak in the La Liga. However, the side has to fence off competition from Sevilla who are on a roll.
Alaves are currently13th on the table with 33 points. However, the side posted inconsistent performances which threaten the flow of the squad. Their last outing was embarrassing after a 6-0 thrashing by Celta Vigo. The match saw right-back Martin Aguirregabiria after a foul in the early minutes of the game.
Alaves have a match in hand against Osasuna in their midweek fixtures before heading to the Wanda Metropolitano.
Atletico Madrid vs Alaves Head to Head
Both sides have met in eight games in the La Liga with Atletico Madrid taking home five wins. Alaves are yet to register a win over the side in La Liga. Here is a look at their previous encounters:
Alaves 1-1 Atletico Madrid
Alaves 0-4 Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid 3-0 Alaves
Alaves 0-1 Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid 1-0 Alaves
Alaves 0-0 Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid 1-1 Alaves
Alaves 0-1 Atletico Madrid
Atletico Madrid Team News
Coach Diego Simone benefits from the up-tempo currently in the dressing room by the players after a series of impressive performances. The shining light of striker Joao Felix is showing with the Portuguese international gaining game time under Simone. Forward Morata sets to make a complete transfer to the club from former club side Chelsea.
Alaves Team News
Right-back Martin Aguirregabiria continues to serve the red card suspension ahead of the clash. Another injury woe at the club is a right-winger who is out with a bruised knee. Forward Lucas Perez runs the risk of a yellow card suspension if he is booked during the game.
Prediction and Odds
Atletico Madrid is on a high course to win after a three winning streak against Alaves who are seen as the underdogs.
Atletico Madrid Win
Both Teams to Score
Most Goals Second Half
