Atletico Madrid's grip on a Champions League spot remains uncertain, with Athletic Bilbao and teams like Girona and Barcelona close behind. Meanwhile, Alaves may launch a late push for a top-half finish.

Alaves currently occupies 14th place in La Liga after 31 matches, tallying eight wins, eight draws, and 15 losses, accumulating 32 points, placing them seven points clear of relegation.

Their offensive output has been lackluster this season, with just 26 goals scored in 31 matches, averaging 0.87 goals per game. However, defensively, Alaves has been relatively solid, conceding 36 goals and recording seven clean sheets.

Contrastingly, Atletico Madrid sits fourth in La Liga after 31 games, boasting 19 wins, four draws, and eight losses, totaling 61 points, four points behind Girona and nine points adrift of Barcelona.

Atletico's attack has been consistent, netting 59 goals in 31 matches, averaging 1.90 goals per game. Defensively, they've conceded 36 goals and kept nine clean sheets.

In their head-to-head encounters, Atletico has the upper hand with 12 wins against Alaves' five, with four matches ending in draws. However, recent form favors Atletico, winning four out of the last five meetings.

Luis Garcia Plaza and Diego Simeone face injury concerns, with several players sidelined for the remainder of the season.

In their recent outings, Alaves had mixed results, while Atletico Madrid secured crucial wins in both domestic and Champions League fixtures. However, Atletico suffered a disappointing exit from the Champions League quarter-finals against Borussia Dortmund.

Alaves has struggled to overcome Atletico Madrid historically, and this trend is expected to persist this weekend, as Atletico is poised to maintain a strong defensive stance, likely preventing Alaves from scoring.

Matchoutlook Prediction : Away Win (0-2)