Match Details
The upcoming match between Sevilla and Alaves is scheduled to take place on January 12, 2024, at Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán. The match will be part of the La Liga regular season and is expected to be a highly competitive encounter. According to the odds, Sevilla is the favorite with a winning probability of 1.99, while Alaves has odds of 4.37 for an away victory.
Head-to-Head Comparison
When looking at the historical performance between these two teams, it’s worth noting that they have faced each other multiple times in recent years. In their most recent encounter in August 2023, Alaves came out on top with a thrilling 4-3 victory over Sevilla.
Over the past few seasons, matches between these two teams have been closely contested affairs. Goals have often been a feature in their encounters, with both teams regularly scoring three or more goals per game.
Team Form: Sevilla
Sevilla has had mixed results in recent matches across various competitions. In their last six games, they managed to secure two victories but suffered four defeats. Their goal-scoring form has also been inconsistent, netting six goals while conceding nine during this period.
In La Liga, Sevilla currently sits in the 16th position with 16 points from 19 matches played so far this season. They have struggled to find consistency and are aiming to improve their standing in the league table.
In their most recent match against Racing Ferrol in the Copa del Rey, Sevilla emerged victorious with a hard-fought 2-1 win. Marcão opened the scoring for Racing Ferrol before Juanlu Sánchez scored a late winner for Sevilla.
Team Form: Alaves
Alaves’ performance has also been inconsistent recently, particularly in away matches. Out of their last six games, they have managed to win two, lost three, and drawn one. In terms of goals scored and conceded away from home during this period, Alaves has found the back of the net three times while conceding six.
Currently sitting in 15th place in La Liga with 17 points from 19 matches, Alaves is striving for more positive results to climb up the league standings.
In their most recent Copa del Rey match against Real Betis, Alaves secured a narrow 1-0 victory thanks to a goal from C. Benavídez in the 57th minute.
Key Players
For Sevilla, Youssef En-Nesyri has been a standout performer this season with nine goals and one assist in 25 appearances across all competitions. Ivan Rakitić has also made significant contributions with two goals and three assists in his 24 appearances.
On the other hand, Alaves’ Samu Omorodion has impressed with four goals so far this season. Carlos Vicente Robles and Xeber Alkain have also shown promise as young talents within the squad.
Statistical Insights
Based on recent results and performance statistics, both teams have struggled defensively. Sevilla has conceded an average of 1.42 goals per game this season while scoring an average of only 1.21 goals per game. Similarly, Alaves has struggled at both ends of the pitch with an average of just 0.79 goals scored per game and conceding an average of 1.32 goals per game.
It is worth noting that Sevilla’s home form has been less than ideal, winning only two out of ten matches played at Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán this season.
Prediction: Sevilla vs Alaves
Considering both teams’ recent performances and their head-to-head history, Sevilla has the advantage in terms of squad depth and home ground advantage. Therefore, it is predicted that Sevilla will come out on top with a final scoreline of Sevilla 2-1 Alaves. However, given the unpredictable nature of football, anything can happen on match day.
