Alaves come into this match in good shape, having won three of their last five games, including two wins on the bounce. They are scoring goals and playing with confidence. Real Madrid, on the other hand, are struggling. They have lost three of their last five matches, which is unusual for a team of their quality, and they have been conceding a few goals in those defeats.

Looking at recent meetings between these two sides, it is clear that goals are often on the menu. The last five head-to-head games have seen over two goals in each, with one match ending 5-0. This suggests the match will be open and entertaining. Given Real Madrid's poor form and Alaves' strong run, this looks like a very close contest where Alaves have a real chance to get a result, possibly a draw.