Sevilla - Deportivo Alavés predictions

Sevilla should not have bigger problems running away with three points in this match if they stick to their game plan. However, Deportivo Alavés can be a tough nut to crack and the home side need to be on top of their game.

An away win in this match would be a huge surprise and an equally big achievement for Alaves who could consider themselves fortunate if they run away with a point in the bag.

Sevilla are coming off from a crushing 0:2 defeat at Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán. The match wasn’t much of a contest – experts and bookmakers alike favoured Athletic Bilbao , the away team who grabbed an early lead and finished the game without releasing hte throttle for one second.

Alaves are coming on the back of a 1:1 draw, with a tie score at halftime. All of that sounds quite unassuming, but it’s worth noting that Alaves are the moral victors in that clash. After all, they were seen as the clear underdogs in that matchup against Real Sociedad.

The Sevillistas fans at Estadio Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán have seen a lot of concessions lately – 6 in the previous three matches. Hopefully, we’ll see some better play from their defenders.

The away team are on a worrying trend of uneventful matches. Their previous two games at home both confirmed the Under 5 Goals market. They’re not likely to play more aggressively when they’re away either.

The home team have been underperforming for the better part of the season, landing in place 16th as we move into round 20. They’ll have a decent shot at improving that somewhat this Friday.

Placed at 15th in the standings, Alaves could stand to put some more distance between them and the relegation zone. With a good chunk of the season still ahead of them, there’s more than enough time left to climb the table. That said, the odds are against them in this matchup, so even a single point would be more than welcome.

With a loss to Alaves on the record, the home team’s status of clear favourites is brought into question. They lost a La Liga match earlier in the season, which came as a surprise to bookies and punters alike.

With Nemanja Gudelj, Joan Jordán, Marcos Acuña, Érik Lamela, Navas, Ørjan Nyland, Mariano Díaz all out of the picture, Sevilla’s lineup is in shambles. The odds may favour them though but we still advise some caution.

Despite being seen as underdogs by most online bookmakers, the visiting team will be able to give their all this Friday. They have no reported injuries or suspensions going in, so at least they’ll be able to rely on their best players and strategies.

The 1.73 offered for Under 2.5 Goals bets in this match may seem a bit risky considering the market, but they’re well worth it compared to the probability of the outcome. That said, it’s a solid choice for value, but not necessarily safety.