Las Palmas - Alaves predictions and free betting tips [26/05/2024]

On Sunday, May 26th, in the 38th round of the Spanish Primera, "Las Palmas" will host "Alaves" at their home ground. Both clubs, having secured their standings in the elite division after last year's promotion, approach this match as a mere formality before the much-anticipated summer break.            

Stadium

The clash will take place at the Gran Canaria Stadium in Las Palmas.                     

Las Palmas

"Las Palmas", having gained promotion last summer, managed to retain its status in the top division. The Yellow and Blues started the season well, climbing into the top eight, but faltered significantly in the second half. If "Getafe", "Sevilla" and "Celta" do not win simultaneously in the final round, the hosts could finish as high as 12th. However, the Yellow and Blues have not won in La Liga since February 10th, losing 9 out of their last 13 matches and drawing four times.

Despite being in a numerical advantage in the final quarter-hour, they couldn't break "Cadiz" (0:0) last weekend. Only "Rayo Vallecano" (29) and "Cadiz" (25) have scored fewer goals than "Las Palmas" (32) this season, and only "Granada" (24) and "Almeria" (23) have suffered more defeats. Nonetheless, García Pimienta's squad is 15th in the overall home performance with 23 points in 18 games. 

Alaves

"Alaves" returned to La Liga last summer and will stay for a second consecutive season. Two years ago, the Basques were relegated to Segunda but quickly returned to the top flight via the play-offs. "El Glorioso" were particularly effective at home this year, gathering 31 out of their 45 points at Mendizorrotza. Last weekend, the White and Blues won their final home game against "Getafe" (1:0) thanks to Vicente's solitary goal on the 12th minute, bouncing back from a 5:0 thrashing by Real Madrid at Bernabéu three days earlier.

Now, the visitors aim for a top-10 finish for the first time since the 2016-17 season. Luis García's team is just 16th in the overall away performance, with 14 points from 18 games (12 goals scored, 26 conceded). 

Head-to-head meetings

"Las Palmas" won the reverse fixture in the Basque Country in December (0:1). However, the Islanders have won just once in their last five home games against "Alaves". 

Prediction for the match "Las Palmas" – "Alaves"

"Alaves" will play their last match of the season on the road, which is problematic given their timid away form this campaign. "Las Palmas" will strive to end the season on a high note with a home victory, their first since winter. My prediction is a win for the Yellow and Blues with a handicap of 0.  

Prediction for total

In the last three head-to-head matches, these teams did not score more than two goals collectively. I don't foresee a high-scoring encounter; I'm betting on a total under (TU) 2.5 goals.

Prediction for corners

"Las Palmas" will be playing in front of their home crowd and will attempt to please their fans with a positive result. I'm betting on a win for the hosts in corner kicks.

Prediction for yellow cards

Neither team has much at stake in terms of standings and will likely avoid risking injuries. I’m placing a bet on a total under (TU) 4.5 yellow cards.

Prediction for the score

My bet is on a 1:0 victory for "Las Palmas".