Real Madrid are looking to bounce back from the humiliation of their midweek Copa Del Rey exit when they visit Alaves in La Liga on Saturday evening.
Zinedine Zidane's side were beaten in extra time 2-1 by Alcoyano, a side that play in Spain's regionalised third-tier, and having also been knocked out of the Spanish Super Cup last week, Los Blancos are certainly at a low ebb.
Alaves vs Real Madrid Latest Odds
Alaves recorded a famous win in Madrid when these two sides met earlier this season and the Basques are offered at 6/1 (7.00) with bet365 to claim another success.
The Spanish champions, meanwhile, are priced at just 2/5 (1.40) while the draw can be backed at 15/4 (4.75).
Alaves vs Real Madrid Team News
Sergio Ramos and Luka Modric both missed the trip to Alcoyano but both should be able to feature this weekend, although Rodrygo remains sidelined with a long-term injury and Dani Carvajal is likely to miss out with a muscle problem.
The hosts have centre-back Rodrigo Ely out for the season, while striker Lucas Perez missed the midweek defeat by Sevilla with an injury and could be a doubt once again.
Alaves vs Real Madrid Preview
Alaves have won just one of their last eight La Liga games and have lost each of their last three, yet having beaten Real Madrid earlier in the season. they will have hope of pulling off another shock this weekend.
Madrid head to the city of Vitoria off the back of one of the biggest debacles in their history, with the champions once again struggling to break down a resolute defence in Wednesday's cup upset.
In fact, Zidane's men have scored more than once in only one of their last five games, failing to trouble the likes of Elche and Osasuna - the two teams directly below 17th-placed Alaves in the table.
Opposing a high-scoring encounter makes sense, with Madrid not firing on all cylinders and Alaves like to be extremely defensive in their approach.
Alaves vs Real Madrid Tips and Predictions
Under 2.5 goals is priced at 6/5 (2.20) and has paid out in five of Real Madrid's last six matches in all competitions.
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Under 2.5 goals at 6/5 (2.20) for a 1pt stake with bet365
