Henry Roldán
The 42nd Matchday of La Liga 2 promises to be a nail-biting one, with a few crucial fixtures that will decide the future of many teams. One of those great games will be Las Palmas vs Alaves, a decisive encounter that will define one of the two direct promotions to the Spanish First Division.
UD Las Palmas heads into this game in top form, as they demonstrated in the previous matchday, with a resounding 4-1 victory over Cartagena on the road. Meanwhile, the Babazorros also won their last match, defeating Málaga by a 2-1 score.
It’s worth noting that the first meeting between these clubs in the fourth matchday of the season ended in a 1-1 draw. So, without further ado, JefeBet brings you the best preview of this highly-anticipated match between Las Palmas vs Alaves.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Las Palmas vs Alaves La Liga 2 Matchday 42 Game on May 27, 2023
- Where: Gran Canaria Stadium – Las Palmas, Spain.
- When: Saturday, May 27, 2023, 3:00 PM ET
- Moneyline: Las Palmas (+105) / Tie (+125) / Alavés (+270).
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+135) / Under (-195).
- Both teams score: Yes (+100) / No (-140).
All odds are provided by DraftKings.
Betting on Las Palmas
Las Palmas’ return to La Liga after a five-year absence is within reach! A home draw in this upcoming game will be enough for the local team to secure its promotion to the Spanish First Division.
Currently occupying the second place in the standings with 71 points, Las Palmas outstrip Alavés by one and Levante by two points. However, Levante could still catch up if they win, but due to direct comparison and goal difference, they will surpass Las Palmas.
Coached by Francisco Javier García, Las Palmas heads into this duel with five consecutive unbeaten games, boasting the best defense in the second division by only allowing 29 goals in 41 games.
They’ll need to capitalize on this momentum and improve their home form, which has been a weak spot this season. Although their home record includes only three losses in 20 games, they have drawn eight games, winning just nine of them.
Probable lineup (4-1-4-1): Álvaro Valles; Álvaro Lemos, Saúl Coco, Álex Suárez, Sergi Cardona; Kirian; Pejiño, Enzo Loiodice, Jonathan Viera, Alberto Moleiro; Sandro Ramírez.
Betting on Alaves
Although Alavés has already secured their place in the promotion playoffs, a win in the upcoming clash on Saturday would ensure their direct promotion to La Liga after last season’s swift relegation.
To achieve this milestone, Luis García’s men will need to up their game on the road, where they’ve only managed a single win in their last six matches, despite only losing one in their last nine games overall.
Overall, Alaves has had an impressive campaign in the second division, scoring 47 goals (fifth-best in the league) while also boasting the fourth-best defense, conceding only 33 goals.
Currently third in the table with 70 points, one point behind Las Palmas in the automatic promotion position, the Babazorros could even top the leaderboard if they secure a win and Granada lose.
Probable lineup (4-3-3): Antonio Sivera; Nahuel Tenaglia, Abdelkebir Abqar, Aleksandar Sedlar, Rubén Duarte; Jon Guridi, Antonio Blanco, Salva Sevilla; Rober González, Asier Villalibre, Abderrahmane Rebbach.
JefeBet Prediction
Next Saturday, the city of Las Palmas will witness a final between its team and Alavés for the last direct promotion to the first division. A condition that should guarantee a good show on the grass.
Both clubs have been among the best and most consistent in the second division this year, and both have done well to reach this stage with that opportunity. Both teams are among the top scorers in the championship and are also among the most consistent defenses in the tournament.
Playing at home or away doesn’t seem to make any difference to these teams. Las Palmas haven’t fully capitalized on their fan’s support, with almost the same number of draws as victories, while Alavés haven’t been playing their best away from home.
In their first match of the season, both teams’ defenses put on a good show, ending the match in a 1-1 draw. Plus, four out of the last five direct confrontations saw two goals or fewer on the scoreboard. These insights lead us straight to DraftKings to bet on a draw with a line of (+125) and win $125 for every $100 wagered.
Prediction: Tie (LPA 1 – ALA 1).
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