Real Madrid vs Deportivo Alaves

"Real Madrid enters this midweek fixture facing immense pressure. Following their heartbreaking UEFA Champions League exit against Bayern Munich and a winless run in April within La Liga, Los Blancos are fighting to keep their fading title hopes alive. Despite recent defensive struggles—having conceded in eight consecutive league fixtures—Real Madrid boasts a formidable home record at the Santiago Bernabeu, fueled by a world-class attack spearheaded by Kylian Mbappe and Vinicius Junior. Deportivo Alaves travels to Madrid fighting for survival just above the relegation zone. El Glorioso have shown tremendous attacking resilience recently, scoring heavily in high-octane fixtures including a 3-3 thriller against Real Sociedad and a 4-3 victory over Celta Vigo. However, their defensive frailties are glaring, having conceded an average of 2.4 goals per game over their recent stretch. Given that both teams have consistently found the back of the net in their recent outings, an open match with plenty of scoring opportunities is highly anticipated. Our prediction strongly favors a Real Madrid victory, bolstered by their historical head-to-head dominance over Alaves. We expect both teams to score given Alaves's current goal-scoring streak and Madrid's unusual defensive lapses, making Over 2.5 goals and BTTS exceptional value picks. Ultimately, Real Madrid's superior firepower and need for redemption should see them secure the three points in a high-scoring affair."