Gimnastic vs Alaves (Pick, Prediction, Preview)

Gimnastic - Alaves

Gimnastic – Alaves (Pick, Prediction, Preview)


An entertaining match in this day of Thursday is the one that will play Nastic de Tarragona and Alavés for a new round of the Copa del Rey.

In my opinion, there is no clear favorite on this occasion, as both teams can be neutralized for much of the 90 ‘minutes. For this reason and considering that the table of Tarragona usually reap many draws at home, we advise you to play a few euros to the bet “less 2.5 goals”. Remember that the visitor can repeat what he usually does in the first division, being known for posing tactical matches and few goals in total.

It takes into account that Nástic arrives motivated to this duel after beating 1-0 to Cadiz like local and to add 16 points in the general table. The team has improved its production in the last weeks, product of 3 triumphs in 4 presentations. It is still in the downhill area but is getting closer to the teams that are out of it (2 difference). It is a combative team but limited in certain collective issues.

On the other hand do not forget that the table of Tarragona has won 2 wins, 5 equal and 1 fall playing at home (9 goals in favor and 8 against). It comes from equaling 2-2 against Mallorca, to beat 1-0 to Getafe and to overcome 1-0 as already mentioned to Cadiz. It is an uncomfortable team to overcome despite its limitations.

Continuing with the analysis you must know that Alavés is motivated to this duel after beating Villarreal 0-2 at Madrigal and totaling 16 units. The team continues to fight to get away from the direct decline, standing out for being compact and tactical in its action. Of course, he is expected to risk a little playing against a team that faced last season in the second division.

To finish we tell you that the visit has obtained 3 wins, 1 equality and 3 falls in total, managing to score 8 goals and yield 9 in their goal. It comes from losing 2-1 against Valencia, to fall 2-1 against Sevilla, to lose 3-0 against Real Sociedad, to overcome 0-1 to Osasuna and to beat 0-2 to the “Yellow Submarine” as it is Mentioned earlier.

After reviewing the details of this match I play for the “less 2.5 goals” bet because of the following reasons: First because the two teams are rough and combative in their actions, being able to give a duel locked in the midfield. Second because Nástic de Tarragona has won 5 draws in 8 appearances, scoring and conceding few goals in his fence. His triumphs have been for a goal difference only. And thirdly because Alaves, so use an alternate oncena, is still competitive and tactical in its action. Faced with this reality and knowing that Pellegrino’s squad usually recorded tight results, the game can finish 0-0 or 1-1, not ruling out a 1-0 win or 2-0 for either side.


Prediction: Under 2.5 goals
Odds: 1,60