Sevilla FC
- Sevilla FC have been inconsistent at home this season, taking 4 points from their last 3 games, but have recently ground out victories against strong opponents.
- Matias Almeyda has had less time with Sevilla FC, taking over in June 2025, but he has already put his mark on this team in the way they play with a compact defensive block, transitioning quickly and triggering pressing traps.
- The counter-attack is a key factor in Sevilla’s game and they will look to get the ball to Akor Adams in transition, where his pace and finishing ability have been deadly this season, netting six LaLiga goals in 18 appearances and three in the last five.
Deportivo Alaves
- Deportivo Alaves have won just two of their 11 away LaLiga matches, drawing once and losing eight times, while averaging 0.55 goals per away match and conceding 1.45 goals per away match.
- Alaves are on a 2-match losing streak, falling 2-3 to Real Sociedad in the 2025/2026 Copa del Rey a fortnight ago, and then losing 0-2 at home to Getafe in LaLiga last weekend.
- Carlos Vicente will lead Alaves’ line in attack, scoring 5 LaLiga goals in 21 matches and providing a consistent goal threat.
Head-to-Head
- Sevilla FC have failed to win either of their last two home games against Deportivo Alaves, suggesting the visitors may have the edge in this fixture.
- Head-to-head records are even.
Key Players
- The counter-attack is a key factor in Sevilla’s game and they will look to get the ball to Akor Adams in transition, where his pace and finishing ability have been deadly this season, netting six LaLiga goals in 18 appearances and three in the last five.
- Carlos Vicente will lead Alaves’ line in attack, scoring 5 LaLiga goals in 21 matches and providing a consistent goal threat.
- Antonio Martinez has also stepped up recently, scoring 3 of Alaves’ last 8 goals, which has been a major boost to the team’s attacking play.
Betting Insights
- Sevilla FC are slight favorites at 2.12 to beat Deportivo Alaves on Saturday, but the visitors are also good value at 3.65 and the draw at 3.1 is also tempting, considering the hosts have failed to win either of their two previous home games against Alaves.
- Both Teams To Score looks good at 2.0, however, considering the home side’s recent lack of goals and Alaves’ tendency to concede, especially when they are pressing relentlessly.
- Sevilla’s home record is poor with 4 wins, 2 draws and 6 defeats from 12 LaLiga games, so it’s difficult to recommend them as favorites when they’ve only averaged 1.42 goals per home game.
Prediction
Both sides are inconsistent, but head-to-head records are even and, with Alaves coming off consecutive losses, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see them bounce back.
