League-position context
Eibar rank5th
Alaves rank2nd
Eibar points72
Alaves points79
Eibar: #5 · 72 pts · GD +7
7 pts off the top 2. 14 pts above the play-off edge. 28 pts clear of the relegation zone.
Alaves: #2 · 79 pts · GD +17
Currently in the automatic promotion spots. 21 pts above the play-off edge. 35 pts clear of the relegation zone.
7-point gap between the two sides coming into kick-off.