Real Madrid vs Deportivo Alaves Prediction, Betting Pick, Latest La Liga Odds
Sitting second in the LaLiga standings, Real Madrid prepare to host 17th-placed Deportivo Alaves at the iconic Santiago Bernabéu on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 3:30 PM EDT. The hosts will be keen to close the gap on league leaders Barcelona, while the visitors are fighting to maintain their distance from the relegation zone.
OC Staff - April 21, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT
3 Minute ReadReal Madrid vs Deportivo Alaves: Lineups, Team News and Prediction
Sitting second in the LaLiga standings, Real Madrid prepare to host 17th-placed Deportivo Alaves at the iconic Santiago Bernabéu on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, with kick-off scheduled for 3:30 PM EDT. The hosts will be keen to close the gap on league leaders Barcelona, while the visitors are fighting to maintain their distance from the relegation zone.
Real Madrid vs Deportivo Alaves Form
Real Madrid endured a tough outing in their last match, falling to a 4-3 defeat against Bayern in the Champions League, a result that saw them accumulate two red cards. However, their most recent LaLiga fixture saw them draw 1-1 at home against Girona. Looking at their last six matches across all competitions, Los Blancos have had a mixed bag of results, securing three wins, one draw, and two losses, including a 2-1 away victory against Mallorca and a narrow 3-2 home win over Atletico. Real Madrid have seen over 2.5 goals in 18 of their last 22 matches against Deportivo Alaves in all competitions, suggesting a penchant for high-scoring encounters when these two sides meet.
Deportivo Alaves come into this game following an entertaining 3-3 draw away at Real Sociedad in their last league outing. Their recent form in LaLiga shows resilience, as they are unbeaten in their last four league games, drawing three times in that period. Across their last six matches, they've managed one win, three draws, and two losses, with notable results including a 3-4 defeat to Celta Vigo and a 3-2 loss against Valencia. Interestingly, Deportivo Alaves have scored at least two goals in their last three LaLiga matches, indicating an improved attacking output, despite conceding at least two goals in six of their last seven LaLiga fixtures.
Real Madrid vs Deportivo Alaves Head to Head
The last meeting between these two sides took place in December 2025, where Real Madrid secured a 2-1 away victory over Deportivo Alaves in LaLiga. This result continued Real Madrid’s dominant run in this fixture. The reigning champions have won their last eight matches against Deportivo Alaves in all competitions, underscoring their superiority. In fact, Real Madrid have scored at least three goals in 10 of their last 12 home matches against Deportivo Alaves, and have been winning at both half-time and full-time in eight of their last 10 home encounters against the visitors.
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Real Madrid vs Deportivo Alaves Odds
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Real Madrid vs Deportivo Alaves Probable Lineups
Real Madrid (4-3-1-2):
- GK: Lunin
- DL: Carreras
- DC: Rüdiger
- DC: Militão
- DR: Carvajal
- MC: Tchouaméni
- MC: Valverde
- MC: Güler
- AM: Bellingham
- FC: Júnior
- FC: Mbappé
Deportivo Alaves (3-4-1-2):
- GK: Sivera
- DC: Parada
- DC: Jonny
- DC: Tenaglia
- DML: Enríquez
- DMC: Ibáñez
- DMC: Blanco
- DMR: Pérez
- AM: Guridi
- FC: Martínez
- FC: Boyé
Real Madrid vs Deportivo Alaves Team News
Real Madrid will be without a few key players for this fixture. Goalkeeper Courtois, forward Rodrygo, and young talent Asencio are all sidelined due to injury. This could see Lunin continue between the sticks and Mbappé lead the line alongside Júnior.
For Deportivo Alaves, Carlos Protesoni is the only confirmed injury concern. Additionally, Abde Rebbach is suspended after picking up his fifth yellow card of the season in their last match, which will force a change in the starting XI for the visitors.
Real Madrid vs Deportivo Alaves Match Facts
- Real Madrid have seen over 2.5 goals in 18 of their last 22 matches against Deportivo Alaves in all competitions.
- Real Madrid have scored at least 3 goals in 10 of their last 12 home matches against Deportivo Alaves in all competitions.
- Real Madrid have won their last 8 matches against Deportivo Alaves in all competitions.
- Real Madrid have been winning at both half time and full time in 8 of their last 10 home matches against Deportivo Alaves in all competitions.
- Deportivo Alaves have conceded at least 2 goals in 6 of their last 7 matches in LaLiga.
- There have been over 2.5 goals scored in Deportivo Alaves's last 3 games in LaLiga.
- Deportivo Alaves have scored at least 2 goals in their last 3 matches in LaLiga.
Prediction: Real Madrid 2-0 Deportivo Alaves
Real Madrid are potentially throwing away their title chances at the moment, failing to win in their previous two LaLiga games, and currently sit nine points behind league leaders Barcelona. However, their home strengths are undeniable, boasting high levels in attacking set pieces, creating chances through individual skill, and finishing scoring chances. They also excel in controlling the game in the opposition's half and playing possession football. Despite their recent dip in league form, their historical dominance over Deportivo Alaves is a significant factor.
Deportivo Alaves, while showing some attacking improvement by scoring at least two goals in their last three LaLiga games, possess notable weaknesses, particularly in finishing scoring chances and defending against attacks down the wings and set pieces. These defensive frailties, coupled with Real Madrid's offensive prowess and strong home record against them, suggest a challenging evening for the visitors. Given Real Madrid's superior overall rating and attacking statistics, including higher average possession and shots per game, they are well-positioned to exploit Alaves' defensive shortcomings. The forecast also predicts Real Madrid will score from individual skill and set pieces, both strong areas for the home side.
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Considering Real Madrid's formidable attacking record against Deportivo Alaves, having scored at least three goals in 10 of their last 12 home meetings, and Alaves' recent tendency to concede at least two goals in six of their last seven LaLiga matches, backing Real Madrid to score over 2.5 goals appears to be a strong betting angle. This aligns perfectly with the home side's offensive strengths and the visitors' defensive vulnerabilities.
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