Alaves-Villarreal is a match valid for the 24th day of La Liga and is played Saturday at 2 p.m.: TV, lineups and predictions
Two points in the standings divide the two teams who, when we reached day number 24 of the Spanish La Liga, are practically safe. And perhaps this was not the initial goal of Villarreal, which was obviously hoping to be in a different ranking position to hope to return to Europe. That will not be the case, of course, so better to think mainly about reaching the quota for the certainty of permanence and then everything else.
Same speech, of course, is to be made for the hosts Alaves who, this season, are showing that they have important qualities and are now serene. Four wins in the last six outings for Alaves, which has clearly shifted gears just as the new year began. In fact it found itself in a difficult position in the standings at the end of 2023, now everything is reversed. Positive moment also confirmed by the performance of a team that seems to be still growing and can improve further. At least that is the feeling.
After destroying Barcelona on the road, more was expected from Villarreal in the home match against Cadiz. Instead it came only a draw that left a little bitter taste in the mouth. But another draw, on a difficult pitch, could be received very differently.
The prediction
A contest that will almost certainly give at least one goal per team and could even be stopped that way in the end. A point would be welcomed by all. The standings would continue to remain calm and one could look to the future with confidence.
The probable lineups of Alaves-Villarreal
ALAVES (4-2-3-1): Sivera; Gorosabel, Marin, Duarte, Lopez; Blanco, Guevara; Sola, Guridi, Rioja; Omorodion.
VILLARREAL (4-4-2): Jorgensen; Femenia, Albiol, Cuenca, A Moreno; Akhomach, Comesana, Coquelin, Baena; G Moreno, Sorloth.
POSSIBLE RESULT: 1-1
