Competition: Spanish La Liga 2016-17
Date: Saturday, 28th January, 15:15 GMT
Stadium: Estadio de Mendizorroza.
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Alaves vs Atletico Madrid Preview
Atletico Madrid are looking to bring their undefeated streak to ten games when they visit the Mendizorroza Stadium to face Alaves. Here are all the things you need to know for the La Liga Week 22 Alaves vs Atletico Madrid matchup including preview, live stream information and predictions.
Alaves vs. Atletico Madrid Preview
Both teams are coming off draws during midweek in the Copa Del Rey. Alaves advanced despite a 0-0 draw with Alcorcon since they are up 2-0 from the first leg. On the other hand, Atletico managed a 2-2 draw against Eibar but moved to the next round with a 5-2 aggregate score.
El Glorioso currently sit 12th in the La Liga table with 23 points from five wins and eight draws in 19 matches. Alaves have a great chance of avoiding relegation if they continue their consistent form.
As for Los Rojiblancos, they have a nine-game undefeated streak, which started last December. The 3-0 defeat against Villarreal was a good wakeup call for Diego Simeone’s men, as they have not lost since that embarrassing defeat.
Atletico are fourth in the La Liga table with just 35 points right behind Real Madrid, Sevilla and Barcelona. Simeone wants some consistency from his forwards like Antoine Griezmann to be able to stay afloat in the title race.
“We have very good forwards with different characteristics. That is good for the team, but I hope they have more consistency, which the team needs,” Simeone said, via ESPN.
Alaves vs Atletico Madrid TV and Live Stream Information
The game between Alaves and Atletico will start at 10:15 a.m. ET on Saturday, January 28. It will be held at the Mendizorroza Stadium in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. To know all the television and live stream information about the game, visit Live Soccer TV.
Alaves vs Atletico Madrid Predictions
Since Atletico is in very good form to start 2017, they will likely continue their undefeated streak against Alaves.
Atletico Madrid gets the win over Alaves with a score of 2-1.
