This Saturday, Deportivo Alaves host Atletico Madrid with a clear deficit in key season statistics. The pre-match data for the clash at Mendizorroza shows a significant gap in offensive creation and game control between the two sides.
The offensive gap
Alaves average 1.6 goals per game in La Liga EA Sports, a figure well below Atletico's 2.3. Defensively, the Vitoria-based team concedes an average of goals, slightly better than the Madrid side's. However, ball dominance is a clear weak point, with Alaves completing passes per match compared to Atletico's.
Key figures
To try and offset this disadvantage, Alaves will rely on their most decisive players. Lucas Boyé and Álex Baena, with four goals each, are the top scorers. In creation, Denis Suárez and Baena himself have provided 11 and 14 assists respectively. In goal, Sivera, with 23 saves, will be a key piece against the red-and-white attack.
The current context places Alaves in a creditable sixth position with 11 points after seven matchdays. Their next challenge is precisely Atletico, second in the table, in a match that will test their solidity. The team arrives with a record of two wins, one draw and two defeats in their last five outings. All the information about the squad is available to follow the players' progress in this phase of the season.
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