Match Overview
The Matchday 5 fixture between Alaves and Sevilla is scheduled for September 20, to be held at the Mendizorrotza Stadium in Vitoria-Gasteiz. This preview offers a detailed prediction, betting odds, and key statistics for the upcoming Alaves vs Sevilla encounter.
Alaves Team Analysis
Eduardo Coudet’s squad currently holds 7th place in the league standings with 7 points after 4 rounds. Their only defeat so far was a narrow 0-1 loss away to Real Betis, complemented by a 1-1 draw at home against Atletico Madrid. Alaves secured victories against Levante (2-1) at home early in the season and, most recently, an impressive 1-0 away win over Athletic Bilbao. Notably, the Basque side has avoided defeat in 6 of their last 7 Primera Division matches, registering 4 wins and 2 draws.
- A maximum of two goals has been recorded in 13 of Alaves’ last 14 league games.
- At least one team has failed to score in 7 of the club’s last 10 matches.
- On their home turf, the Basque team boasts a 6-match unbeaten streak in the Primera Division (3 wins and 3 draws).
Alaves Probable Starting Lineup (4-4-2)*
Antonio Sivera – Facundo Garcés, Jonny, Nahuel Tenaglia, Moussa Diarra – Antonio Blanco, Jon Guridi, Pablo Ibáñez, Carles Aleñá – Mariano Díaz, Carlos Vicente.
Sevilla Team Analysis
The team experienced a tough start, with two consecutive losses, but has since recovered, remaining undefeated in their subsequent two matches. Matías Almeyda’s side secured a 2-0 away victory against Girona and drew 2-2 at home with Elche. Interestingly, in the clash against the Valencian opponents, Sevilla almost succumbed to defeat but managed to level the score five minutes before full-time. Overall, Sevilla has managed only 1 victory in their last 6 outings (with 1 draw and 4 losses).
- The club has conceded at least two goals in 5 of their last 6 Primera Division games.
- Sevilla has been defeated in 6 of their last 7 away matches in .
- The team has failed to lead at half-time in 15 of their last 17 league encounters (10 draws and 5 losses).
Sevilla Probable Starting Lineup (3-5-2)*
Ørjan Nyland – Marcao, César Azpilicueta, Tanguy Nianzou – Batista Mendy, Rubén Vargas, Lucien Agoumé, Nemanja Gudelj, Juanlu Sánchez – Alfonso González, Isaac Romero.
Referee Profile
Isidro Díaz De Mera (Spain) Matches officiated – 20 (, 2024/2025–2025/26);Yellow Cards Shown (including second yellows) – 89;Average Yellow Cards per Match – 4.5;Red Cards Shown – 0;Average Fouls per Match – 26;Penalties Awarded – 20%.Alaves vs Sevilla Match Prediction
In the upcoming match, my preference leans towards the home side. The Basques are in strong form, having even managed to defeat Athletic Bilbao away in the last round – a feat usually only accomplished by the top teams in the Primera Division at their home ground. Alaves is currently enjoying a six-match unbeaten streak at home in , having conceded only 3 goals during this impressive run.
Conversely, Sevilla has secured victories in just one of their last 15 league matches, beating only Girona and Las Palmas (the former being a current outsider, the latter having already been relegated to Segunda). Furthermore, Sevilla has a tendency to concede heavily on the road, having shipped 14 goals in their last 7 away matches in . It’s also worth noting that Alaves has remained undefeated against this opponent in six consecutive league meetings (3 wins and 3 draws).
My prediction is – “Alaves Asian Handicap (0)” at odds of
1.70
* The probable starting lineup for each team is based on their formation in the previous match of this tournament.
Mark Thompson
