On Saturday, La Liga’s Matchday 5 features a match at Mendizorrotza Stadium in Vitoria-Gasteiz, where Alaves will face Sevilla. Here’s an analysis of the match with a betting tip.
Match preview
Alaves has started the season well, earning 7 points from their first 4 matches. They have shown strong performance both at home and away, highlighted by their recent win against Athletic in Bilbao. In their last seven La Liga games, they have lost only once, with their defense allowing no more than one goal in three of the four league matches played so far.
At home, Alaves has been tough to beat, remaining unbeaten in their last six matches. Under the guidance of Eduardo Coudet, the team prioritizes solid defense and capitalizes on their chances, leading to positive results.
Sevilla, while showing some improvement after a tough start, still struggle with consistency. They lost their first two matches but managed to win against Girona and drew with Elche, narrowly avoiding defeat in the closing moments. Defensively, they have issues, conceding at least two goals in five of their last six La Liga games.
On the road, Sevilla has had significant problems, suffering six defeats in their last seven away matches in La Liga. They also tend to have difficulty scoring in the first half, often failing to take the lead before halftime.
Probable lineups
- Alaves: Sivera, Garces, Jony, Tenaglia, Diarra, Blanco, Guridi, Ibanez, Alena, Mariano, Vicente
- Sevilla: Nyland, Marcao, Azpilicueta, Nianzou, Mendy, Vargas, Agoume, Gudelj, Sanchez, Gonzalez, Romero
Match facts and head-to-head
- Alaves is unbeaten against Sevilla in their last six La Liga encounters
- In seven of Alaves’ last ten matches, at least one team did not score
- Sevilla has lost six of their last seven away games in La Liga
Prediction
Given Alaves’ current form and home advantage, they have the upper hand. The team consistently secures points and appears confident at home. Considering Sevilla’s struggles away, the recommended bet is: Alaves to win with a (0) handicap at odds of 1.68.