Real Madrid vs Alaves Prediction & Betting Tips (21 April)

Real Madrid approach this clash with Alavés carrying the weight of a demanding April schedule, highlighted by their Champions League exit to Bayern Munich over two legs, losing 6–4 on aggregate Sports Illustrated. Domestically, they have shown mixed form, including a 1–1 draw against Girona on April 10 GOAL. Their recent run also features a narrow 4–3 defeat to Bayern Munich and a 3–2 win over Atlético Madrid FotMob. For deeper context on their earlier April performances, you can revisit the matches against Bayern Munich and Girona here: 4–3 and 1–1.

Alavés enter this fixture fighting to stay clear of the relegation zone, sitting 17th with 33 points and showing a blend of resilience and inconsistency in recent weeks scoresfeed.com. Their last five matches include a 3–3 draw against Real Sociedad and a 2–2 draw with Osasuna, demonstrating both attacking promise and defensive fragility FotMob. They have also been involved in high‑scoring encounters such as their 3–4 loss to Celta Vigo and a 1–1 draw with Villarreal. You can revisit those matchups here: 3–4 and 1–1.

Recent news highlights Real Madrid’s urgent need to salvage their LaLiga campaign after falling out of the title race, now trailing Barcelona by nine points with limited fixtures remaining Sports Illustrated. Meanwhile, Alavés continue to rely on key contributors such as Lucas Boyé, who leads their scoring with nine goals, supported by Toni Martínez and Carlos Vicente scoresfeed.com. Real Madrid’s attacking output remains strong, with Mbappé, Vinícius, and Bellingham all contributing heavily despite the team’s defensive lapses. Their earlier April meeting with Bayern Munich, revisited here 1–2, further illustrates the demanding stretch they’ve endured.

As both sides prepare for this Bernabéu encounter, the momentum clearly favors Real Madrid, who have historically dominated this matchup with 15 wins to Alavés’ two FotMob. Alavés, however, have shown they can trouble stronger opponents when given space, as seen in their recent 3–3 draw with Real Sociedad. Still, considering form, squad depth, and home advantage, our projected correct score leans toward a confident 3–1 victory for Real Madrid.

• Summary: Real Madrid played against Deportivo Alavés in 1 matches this season. Currently, Real Madrid rank 2nd, while Deportivo Alavés hold 17th position. Looking to compare the best-rated player on both teams? Sofascore's rating system assigns each player a specific rating based on numerous data factors.