Alaves also want to upset Sevilla
The fact that the tension in La Liga is currently so high is also due to Sevilla FC. The Andalusians are playing an impressive season and will go into the game with Alaves after the international break with the momentum of the derby win against Real Betis.
Before the Sevilla vs Alaves match, the odds from the best bookmakers naturally indicate favouritism for the hosts. Although Sevilla do not overrun their opponents in series, the club very often decides the close and exciting games in their favour. That is a sign of quality.
This characteristic should also be proven against Alaves. But caution is advised, because the guests can also quickly drive a favourite to despair once in a while. The game at the Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan kicks off at 16:15 on Saturday.
Sevilla – Statistics & current form
27 points from twelve games is a fantastic haul for Sevilla FC. That Julen Lopetegui is a very good fit for this team has not only been clear since this season. The team is cleverly put together, works very well and seems to have the class this season to be involved in the upper reaches of the table for a long time. The Andalusians are currently in third place.
Because FC Barcelona is weakening, Atletico is at least not as strong as in the pre-season and Real Madrid is not exactly spreading fear and terror so far, not a few trust Sevilla to have a certain say in the question of the title in La Liga, even if the bookmakers are still rather sceptical about that. Against Alaves, however, the Lopetegui team is clearly favoured.
21 goals of their own after twelve games do not exactly ensure that the offensive is feared. With only seven goals conceded, however, Sevilla impresses with an impressive defensive line. The attack doesn’t have to score like a conveyor belt, it’s enough to display a certain efficiency in the knowledge that the best defence in the league is behind you.
Sevilla wants third win in a row to nil
Sevilla FC celebrated victories in each of their last two games in the league. The Andalusians even won both duels to nil. The goal now, of course, is to extend this series. Sevilla, together with Real Sociedad, Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid, have the fewest defeats in La Liga with only one defeat each.
Not only that, but Sevilla are also putting up outstanding statistics at home this season. Lopetegui’s side have won all five of their home games in La Liga, scoring 15 goals of their own. That is impressive, although after Alaves the next opponents in home games are Villarreal and Atletico.
However, there is much to suggest that Sevilla are not only stable, but will remain so. The team is at a very high level and exudes a certain naturalness. Therefore, in the run-up to the Sevilla vs Alaves match, our prediction is that not both teams will score because Sevilla are again very stable and don’t allow much.
Predicted Sevilla line-up:
Bono – Jesus Navas, Diego Carlos, Koundé, Acuña – Delaney, Gudelj, Jordan – Suso, Papu Gomez, Rafa Mir
Last matches played by Sevilla:
LaLiga
11/07 2021 – Real Betis – 0 – 2 Sevilla
Champions League Grp. G
11/02 2021 – Sevilla 1 – 2 Lille
LaLiga
10/30 2021 – Sevilla 2 – 0 Osasuna Pamplona
10/27 2021 – Mallorca 1 – 1 Sevilla
10/24 2021 Sevilla 5 – 3 Levante
Alaves – Statistics & current form
Deportivo Alaves are currently in 14th place in La Liga. The team of coach Javier Calleja has presented itself quite decently in some games so far. However, the offensive is a concern, because with only eight goals, Alaves has scored the second fewest in the entire league.
But that’s not all, because five of those eight goals came from attacker Joselu. So the dependence on the Spaniard is a factor to consider. Again, it is impressive that the eight goals have been enough to win four matches. With 15 goals conceded, Alaves’ defensive record is also not too bad, which is why there is at least a bit of a lead over the very critical zone.
In addition, the reaction of Alaves after a weak start to the season is strong. The team celebrated all four victories in the last seven games. Among them was a 1-1 draw at FC Barcelona. So Alaves is ready for the game in Sevilla.
Alaves is in good form
The good form of the last few weeks should now of course show in the game at the Andalusians. Ten points from four games are very strong, moreover, Alaves conceded only five goals in the last eight games in the league. With this stability, the guest now also wants to annoy the clear favourite.
Even if the bookmakers are clearly in favour of a home win, a close game is not completely out of the question. In any case, the odds on relatively few goals are lucrative considering the starting position, which is why our value tip before the match Sevilla vs Alaves is that less than 2.5 goals will be scored.
Predicted line-up of Alaves:
Pacheco – Aguirregabiria, Laguardia, Lejeune, Duarte – Pons, Loum, Garcia – Pellistri, Rioja, Joselu
Last matches played by Alaves:
LaLiga
11/06 2021 – Deportivo Alaves 2 – 1 Levante
10/30 2021 – Barcelona 1 – 1 Deportivo Alaves
10/26 2021 – Deportivo Alaves 1 – 0 Elche
10/23 2021 – Cadiz 0 – 2 Deportivo Alaves
10/18 2021 – Deportivo Alaves 0 – 1 Real Betis
Sevilla – Alaves Direct Comparison / H2H Balance
Last season, both duels went extremely narrowly (1:0, 2:1) to Sevilla FC. All in all, Alaves have been waiting for a win against the Andalusians for seven games now, and their overall record does not look outstanding either. Sevilla have 18 wins, Alaves only eight. Seven games have ended in draws and with 43:28 goals, Sevilla also have the lead here.
Sevilla – Alaves Tip
Sevilla are currently in the top flight of the league and want to stay there. Ahead of next week’s clash with Real Madrid, a win against Alaves would be a must-win. With the best defence in the league behind them, Sevilla can definitely go into the game with a broad chest.
The surprisingly good defensive basis ensures that Sevilla usually only need a few chances to win games. Offensively, neither team shines, which is why our tip before the match Sevilla vs Alaves is that less than 2.5 goals will be scored.
