Sevilla vs Alaves: Preview, Team News, Lineups, H2H, Prediction, Odds and Telecast

Sevilla vs Alaves Preview

Sevilla and Alaves are all set to go face-to-face on Saturday. Both teams are struggling in the bottom half of the league table and are searching for wins to keep them out of the relegation zone. Sevilla is entering the match after a loss to Athletic Club, while Alaves is coming off a draw against Real Sociedad. It will be an interesting clash for both teams, considering they are close to the relegation zone.

Date, Kick-off time, Venue

• Date: 13th January 2024
• Kick-off time: 01:30 AM IST
• Venue: Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan

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Sevilla vs Alaves Team News

Sevilla

Sevilla has a long list of injuries this season, and Quique Sanchez will be without some of his key players against Athletic Club. Erik Lamela, the right-winger, will miss the match due to a muscle injury, and their left-back Marcus Acuna will also be absent due to a hip bruise. Mariano Diaz, the center forward, is out with a foot injury. It is unlikely that Quique Sanchez will rotate the squad for the match as they desperately need points.

Alaves FC

Alaves FC will be missing some players for their match against Sevilla FC. The center-back Aleksander Sedlar is out with a cruciate ligament tear and will not return until next season. Abdel Aqbar is called up for the national team and will not be available for the match. Apart from the injuries, Ruben Duarte is at risk of suspension as the left-back has already received four yellow cards this season. Luis Garcia is unlikely to rotate the squad for the match as they are in search of wins to move up the table.

Sevilla vs Alaves Possible Lineups

Alaves:

• Goalkeeper: J. Owono
• Defenders: A. Sola, N. Tenaglia, R. Duarte, J. Lopez
• Midfielders: C. Benavidez, A. Guevara, C. Vicente, I. Hagi, L. Rioja
• Forward: Kike

Sevilla:

• Goalkeeper: M. Dmitrovic
• Defenders: K. Salas, S. Ramos, N. Gudelj
• Midfielders: A. Pedrosa, I. Rakitic, B. Soumare, Oliver, J. Sanchez
• Forwards: L. Ocampos, Suso

Sevilla vs Alaves Head-to-Head and Predictions

The two teams have faced each other 22 times, with Sevilla dominating the rivalry with 11 wins. Alaves has only secured four wins, while seven matches ended in a draw. In the last five encounters, Sevilla leads with three wins over Alaves.

Sevilla is predicted to win the match. Both teams have had a poor run of form, but Sevilla will secure a tight victory against Alaves.

Predicted Score: Sevilla vs Alaves (2-0)

Sevilla vs Alaves Players to watch out for

Sevilla:

• Sergio Ramos: The former Real Madrid man has been instrumental in the backline for Sevilla this season. His defensive solidity allows the team to free their full-backs, and his role in corners makes him crucial to the team.
• En-Nesyri: The Moroccan has been in good form this season, scoring five goals and providing an assist.

Alaves:

• Luis Rioja: The left-winger has impressed fans this season with two goals and three assists.
• Samu Omorodion: The center-forward can prove to be a threat for Sevilla.

Sevilla vs Alaves Betting tips for the match

Betting Tips

• Sevilla to win the match.
• Sevilla to score more than two goals.
• En-Nesyri is to be on the scoresheet.

Odds

• Sevilla win: 1.90
• Alaves win: 1.78
• Draw: 1.88

Sevilla vs Alaves Where to watch

• India: Sports18 1 HD, Jio Cinema
• Spain: Movistar, DAZn
• Germany: DAZN, Amazon Prime Video, ZDF