Elche will welcome Deportivo Alaves to Estadio Martinez Valero for the Matchday 36 fixture of La Liga 2020/21 on Tuesday, May 11.The hosts are coming off a 2-0 defeat away to Real Sociedad after second-half goals from Aritz Elustondo and Mikel Oyarzabal gave the Basque outfit all three points.Meanwhile, Deportivo Alaves played out a thrilling 2-2 draw with Levante on home turf, where Pere Pons and Joselu scored in each half to help the hosts secure a share of the spoils.A lot will be riding on the outcome of Tuesday's fixture and the result could go a long way towards deciding both sides' fates next season.The relegation six-pointer will pit two sides who are separated by just two points in the table. The hosts currently sit in 19th spot, while Deportivo Alaves are in 16th.🌟 Una camiseta de 𝐋𝐄7𝐄𝐍𝐃𝐀 💚🛍 Disponible la camiseta de 𝗡𝗶𝗻𝗼 en nuestra tienda online 🔝— Elche Club de Fútbol 🌴 (@elchecf) May 9, 2021Elche vs Deportivo Alaves head-to-headThis will be the 15th meeting between the sides in the last two decades. Alaves have a slight advantage with six wins and three draws to their name, while Elche were victorious in five previous games.Their most recent meeting came on October 18, 2020 when goals in each half from Pere Milla and Tete Morente gave Elche a 2-0 away win.Elche are on a poor run of form that has seen them win just one of their last 10 league games. Alaves have fared slightly better, with two victories in the same sequence.Elche form guide: L-L-W-D-LDeportivo Alaves form guide: D-L-D-W-WElche vs Deportivo Alaves team newsElcheThe hosts' defender Johan Mojica has been ruled out with a muscle injury. Furthermore, Raul Guti is suspended for the red card he received against Sociedad.Injury: Johan MojicaSuspension: Raul Guti❗️Recuerda que vas a poder seguir el #MinigloriasEjea través de @footters 📺#GoazenMiniglorias 🦊 pic.twitter.com/NZw491dyjy— Deportivo Alavés (@Alaves) May 9, 2021Deportivo AlavesFour players have been ruled out for coach Javier Calleja. Burgui, Lopez Carballo (hamstring), Inigo Cordoba (knee) and Rodrigo Ely (ligament) are all unavailable for selection.There are no suspension concerns for Alaves.Injuries: Javier Calleja, Lopez Carballo, Inigo Cordoba, Rodrigo ElySuspension: noneElche vs Deportivo Alaves Predicted XIElche Predicted XI (4-4-2): Paulo Gazzaniga (GK), Antonio Barragan, Dani Calvo, Gonzalo Verdu, Helibelton Palacios, Josan, Omenuke Mfulu, Fidel Chaves, Lucas Boye, Pere MillaDeportivo Alaves Predicted XI (4-3-3): Fernando Pacheco (GK), Ruben Duarte, Florian Lejeune, Victor Laguardia, Ximo Navarro, Pere Pons, Rodrigo Andres Battaglia, Ivan Marcone, Tomas Pina, Luis Rioja, Joselu, JotaElche vs Deportivo Alaves PredictionThere will be very little margin for error in this game and both managers are likely to put their side on the front foot to try and secure maximum points.The two sides are evenly matched and are likely to cancel themselves. We're predicting a share of the spoils, with goals at both ends.Prediction: Elche 1-1 Deportivo Alaves