Deportivo Alaves Form
The team of Quique Sanchez Flores have recently been playing in all-or-nothing mode. The Basques show surprising scoring efficiency for an outsider: 13 goals in the last six rounds. The blue-and-whites are not afraid to get involved in an open exchange of attacks, as underlined by the 3:3 draw with Real Sociedad, the spectacular 4:3 against Celta Vigo and the painful 1:2 defeat to Real Madrid, even though Deportivo Alaves created more dangerous chances (1.76 xG against 1.62). However, attacking bravery comes at a high price for the defence — over the same stretch they have conceded 14 goals, and in five of the six matches there were at least two major defensive errors.
Key numbers for Deportivo Alaves:
The team of Quique Sanchez Flores have landed the bet "both teams to score – Yes" in six matches in a row.
Deportivo Alaves have kept a clean sheet in only three matches this season (the worst record).
The Glorious Ones have conceded in seven consecutive home games in the second half.
Probable lineup (5-3-2): Antonio Sivera — Angel Perez, Jonny Otto, Nahuel Tenaglia, Victor Parada, Youssef Lekhedim — Jon Guridi, Antonio Blanco, Denis Suarez — Toni Martinez, Lucas Boye.
Out: Carlos Protesoni (injury), Carlos Benavides (doubtful).
Mallorca Form
Mallorca under Martin Demichelis have transformed: 11 points from six rounds. The Balearic side are on an emotional high, especially after home successes against Real Madrid and Rayo Vallecano. The red-and-blacks have particularly impressed in attack — 11 goals in this stretch, five of them scored by Vedat Muriqi (the second-top scorer in La Liga). However, away from their home island the visitors do not impress: they have managed only one away victory all season, suffering 11 defeats and conceding 29 of their 49 goals on the road.
Key numbers for Mallorca:
The team of Demichelis take an average of 3.5 corners per game (the worst figure in the league).
In their last five away matches Mallorca have lost the second half.
In their previous six matches the Balearic side have scored in the second half.
Probable lineup (4-3-1-2): Leo Roman — Pablo Maffeo, Martin Valjent, Omar Mascarell, Johan Mojica — Samu Costa, Sergi Darder, Manu Morlanes — Pablo Torre — Vedat Muriqi, Takuma Asano.
Out: Mateo Joseph, Antonio Raillo, Jan Salas, Zito Luvumbo (injuries), Lukas Bergstrom (doubtful).
