TIPS - Deportivo Alaves VS Villarreal

[(Deportivo Alaves) Strength]:
1. Deportivo Alaves are only 2 points ahead of the relegation zone, with the huge stress of avoiding relegation. Facing Villarreal CF, who are far superior to them on the table, the former are aiming to grab points to widen the gap with the relegation zone.
2. Deportivo Alaves scored 7 goals in the last 6 matches, averaging over 1 goal per game, which reveals a rebound in attack.
 

[(Deportivo Alaves) Weakness]:
1. Deportivo Alaves have a poor record of 1 win, 2 draws, and 3 losses in the last 6 league games, with a win rate of only 16.7%, showing a decline in overall form.
2. Deportivo Alaves have 5 wins, 4 draws, and 4 losses in 13 home games this season, with a home win rate of 38.5%.
3. Deportivo Alaves conceded 11 goals in the last 6 games, with an average of nearly 2 goals per game, boasting poor defense.
4. In the last 10 encounters between the two teams, Deportivo Alaves recorded 3 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses, placing them at a disadvantage. In the first leg, they suffered a 3-1 away defeat.
5. Deportivo Alaves lost 5 of the previous 6 games and the last 3 home matches in AH.
 

[(Villarreal CF) Strength]:
1. Villarreal CF are ranked 4th in the La Liga table, being in the Champions League zone. The team are aiming to take all 3 points to cement their Champions League spot, indicating full motivation.
2. Villarreal CF achieved an outstanding record of 4 wins and 2 losses in the last 6 league games, with a win rate of 66.7%, showcasing remarkable overall form.
3. Villarreal CF have 6 wins, 2 draws, and 5 losses in 13 away games, ranking 4th on the road in La Liga.
4. Villarreal CF scored 11 goals in the last 6 matches, averaging nearly 2 goals per game, which shows stable offense.
 

[(Villarreal CF) Weakness]:
1. Villarreal CF conceded 9 goals in the last 6 games, with an average of over 1 goal per game, featuring poor defense.
2. Villarreal CF drew one and lost three in their last four away meetings against Deportivo Alaves. Besides, the former won only twice in their last 9 encounters on the road.
3. Villarreal CF won only 3 of the last 10 away games in AH.
 

[Tips]:
Deportivo Alaves have been in poor recent form.

In the last 6 games, they only recorded 1 win, 2 draws, and 3 losses.

Besides, the team were winless in the last 5 league games, boasting flawed defense.

At home, they will rely on overall defense and set-piece chances, but their attacking end lacks spotlights.

Villarreal CF featured stable offense lately and were reliable on the road.

In the last 10 encounters between the two teams, the away side won five, giving them an advantage.

Although Villarreal CF had a poor away record against Deportivo Alaves, the AH line is still in favor of the visitors.

Thus, Villarreal CF are expected to win this trip.
 

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