Sevilla vs Alavés Prediction & Betting Tips - LaLiga

Prediction published on 10/01/2024, 15:00  by Sridhar | Modified on 12/01/2024 at 07:00 in LaLiga Prediction

A massive six-pointer in La Liga relegation battle will be played out as Sevilla welcome Alaves. Action continues in the league with this matchday 20 fixture at the Ramón Sánchez Pizjuán stadium on Friday. Ahead of this round, the hosts are 16th with 16 points while the visitors are just above them with 17 points. Sevilla saw their restart after winter break bunted with a 2-0 defeat to Athletic Club last week. That was a fourth defeat across five league games as the Andalusians continue to struggle with their form. Relegation is a threat now as they seek answers to their inconsistent run of games. The outlook is slightly better at this venue where they have won two and drawn four of their last eight home league games.

Alaves have failed to win an away league game against Sevilla since October 1954, which remains a tricky place to visit. The visitors are only marginally ahead of their hosts, thanks to a crucial point picked up last week. It came in a 1-1 draw against Real Sociedad, but extended their winless run to five league games. That sequence saw them lose three, each time without scoring. In fact, Alaves have one of the lowest scoring records of the division with only 15 goals to their name. While that remains a concern, another challenge is to improve their away form as Alaves are yet to win on the road – drawing four and losing six of their away league games this season.