First round action in the Copa del Rey is upon us, with La Liga side Deportivo Alaves taking on sixth-tier CD Getxo in an old school David versus Goliath clash.
The Guaitos are facing seemingly insurmountable odds, but they will be buoyed by home advantage and will be looking to pull off an almighty first round shock against a struggling Alaves side.
Aside from this fixture, we have other Copa del Rey predictions and betting tips for the first round matches of the tournament.
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CD Getxo vs Alaves prediction: Visitors to dominate
Key statistics
- Alaves have only picked up one victory from their last six La Liga games.
- Getxo defeated Betis Valladolid over two legs in order to qualify for the first round of the Copa del Rey.
- Alaves have failed to score in three of their last four matches across all competitions.
Correct score prediction: CD Getxo 0-4 Alaves
Alaves have struggled for results in La Liga over recent weeks, but Thursday’s game offers Eduardo Coudet and his men the perfect opportunity to rebuild confidence. El Glorioso boast a talented squad, and even with a few changes, they should have enough firepower to claim a comfortable victory over their sixth-tier minnows.
Pre-match odds and win probability: Alaves
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- HOME: x/x (x.x) – xx.x%
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- DRAW: x/x (x.x) – xx.x%
- AWAY: x/x (x.x) – xx.x%
*Odds will be published as soon as they are available.
Although the odds are not yet available, most bookies will queue behind the visitors to be on the winning side on Thursday.
Most recent head-to-head: First meeting on the cards
Thursday will mark the first competitive meeting between Getxo and Alaves, which comes as no surprise considering the vast distance between the clubs in the Spanish football pyramid. After checking out our key CD Getxo vs Alaves predictions, be sure to visit our website for the remaining football betting tips today.
CD Getxo preview: Best years are way behind them
CD Getxo have become sixth-tier regulars in recent years, though that was not always the case.
The club experienced some of their best years during the 1970s, which saw them reach the lofty heights of the third tier and also the fourth round of the 1973-74 Copa del Generalisimo – today known as the Copa del Rey. On that occasion, the club stunned RCD Mallorca in the third round before bowing out at the hands of Celta Vigo.
Predicted lineup: Argoitia (GK), Fernandez, Azpiazu, Markitos, Gutierrez, Garrido, Torralvo, Canales, Alvarez, A Pradera & M Pradera
Last five fixtures
- CD Getxo 2-1 Urduliz
- San Pedro 1-0 CD Getxo
- CD Getxo 0-0 Balmaseda FC
- Zalla UC 0-1 CD Getxo
- Betis CF Valladolid 1-2 CD Getxo
Alaves preview: Visitors desperate to rediscover goals
Having failed to score in three of their last four matches, Alaves will be hoping to rediscover their attacking pedigree when they take on far weaker opposition. The La Liga side have done well on the injury front, but they have been without defender Facundo Garces in recent weeks due to a suspension.
Predicted lineup: Sivera (GK), Yusi, Pacheco, Tenaglia, Jonny Otto, Alena, Blanco, Suarez, Vicente, Boye, Martinez
Last five fixtures
- Rayo Vallecano 1-0 Alaves
- Alaves 0-0 Valencia
- Alaves 3-1 Elche
- Mallorca 1-0 Alaves
- Getafe 1-1 Alaves
Player to watch: Carlos Vicente
Carlos Vicente has scored three goals this season, meaning he is just two strikes away from matching his total from the previous campaign. All three of his goals have come during home games, but the 26-year-old will be looking to change that when taking on a far weaker defence than what he is normally used to competing against.