Formentera – Alaves Prediction & Preview and Betting Tips (03.01.2018)

Formentera and Deportivo Alavés face in Municipal Stadium, in a match for this phase of the Copa del Rey (8th Finals). These two teams have never faced each other before, so this will be their first direct confrontation. In this game the home factor may be decisive, since both teams present considerable differences in the results achieved at home and as a visitor.

Formentera:

Until reaching this phase of the Copa del Rey (8th Finals), the home team eliminated: Athletic Club, UD Logroñés and Tarazona. This is a team that, oddly enough, has had better results in away matches than at home, since in the last 30 matches they register 8 wins, 3 draws and 4 losses in away matches; against 4 wins, 9 draws and 2 losses at their stadium. The team comes to this match after a home win against Peralada by (1-0). In the last 10 home matches for all competitions, Formentera has won 4 and tied 6.

For this competition, he does not lose 4 games. The team has conceded goals in 3 of the last 4 matches, so it has not presented great defensive solidity, but their attack has scored regularly, as they have always scored at least one goal in the last 4 matches for this competition. In 15 games, they only got 1 comeback in the 7 games in which they suffered the first goal.

The Formentera comes to this game motivated, after a home win, 1-0, at the reception at Peralada: Alex Bonilla, at minute 8 ‘, scored the only goal of the game. The greatest valence of the locals lies in the ability they demonstrate in conducting their attacks through rapid transitions. The Spanish Sanchez is the player responsible for putting the adversary’s defenses into meaning, with the highest quality being the ability to find spaces. The technician Tito should have all the players at his disposal.

Alavés:

The visiting team reached this stage of the Copa del Rey (8th Finals) after a home win by (3-0) and a win by (0-1) with Getafe. This is a team that usually makes good use of the home advantage, stronger with the help of its supporters, since in the last 30 matches they register 3 wins, 5 draws and 7 losses in away matches; against 8 wins, 1 draw and 6 losses at their stadium. In the last match they played, for the First Division, they beat Málaga at home by (1-0). In the last 10 away matches Deportivo Alavés has 3 wins, 1 draw and 6 losses. Their attack has scored regularly, since they have scored goals in 9 of the last 10 matches. In 15 games, they only got 1 comeback in the 9 matches in which they suffered the first goal. In the last 10 away matches for all competitions there is 1 period that stands out: they have scored 5 of their 7 goals between minutes (76’-90 ‘).

The Alavés comes to this motivated performance, 1-0, in the reception at Malaga: Munir, at minute 60 ‘, scored the only goal of the game. The highest quality of the visiting team lies in the ability it demonstrates to conduct its attacks through rapid offensive transitions. To note that from a defensive point of view, the difficulties increase when the opposing team attacks through the sides. The Spaniard Munir El Haddadi is the player responsible for putting the adversary’s defenses into meaning, the highest quality being the finalization. Everything indicates that the visiting coach will not be able to count on Rubén Sobrino, Vigaray, Héctor Hernández and Rodrigo Ely, all injured.