Real Madrid are heading into this match in pretty poor form, having lost three of their last five games. Their last result was a heavy 4-2 defeat away from home. In contrast, Alavés are in great shape, winning three of their last five matches and only losing once. They are scoring goals and looking confident on their travels.

Looking at the recent history between these two sides, their meetings are rarely quiet. The last five games between them have seen a lot of goals, with scores like 2-1, 3-2, and even a 5-0. Both teams tend to find the net when they face each other. Given that Real Madrid are struggling and Alavés are flying high, this feels like a much more open contest than you might expect, and Alavés will fancy their chances of getting a result.