LiontipsSevilla vs Alaves. Predictions and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
Current holders of the Europa League had a good season. Sevilla had a good run in the Champions League group stage, but left the competition after the first round of the knock-out phase, where they lost to Borussia Dortmund.
In the Spanish Cup Red-Whites reached the semi-final, where they were defeated by Barcelona in extra-time, despite the advantage after the first leg.
In La Liga Nervionenses recorded 23 wins and five draws in 37 rounds, which brought them 74 points and fourth place in the standings. Out of last five matches hosts lost two and excused themselves out of title contention. Julen Lopetegui's side also had a draw vs. Real (2:2), beat Granada (2:1) and Valencia (1:0).
Diego Carlos and Acuna won't play in an upcoming game because both of them are suspended.
Alaves avoided relegation for the second season in a row and again they did it in the last moment. Before the ultimate match The Glorious Ones have nine wins and eleven draws, which brought them 38 points and 15th spot in the standings.
Team has the worst defensive record in the league - they conceded 56 goals and scored only 36.
After a loss to Eibar (0:3) Babazorros had a draw with Levante (2:2), then defeated Elche (2:0) and Granada (4:2), those wins saved Alaves from relegation.
Burgui, Cordoba, Lopezand Brazilian Eli, who has a knee injury, won't be able to play in today's game.
Trends
СтавкаExact score 3:1
Sevilla won 3 out of last 4 head-to-head games
СтавкаGoals in both halves - no
In last three H2H games teams scored only during one of the halves
СтавкаCorners: total under 9,5
This bet played in two most recent H2H games
СтавкаYellow cards: total over 4
This bet played in three out of last four H2H matches
Tip and bets
Hosts are a clear favourites for today's game. Sevilla has a chance for a third spot if Real will slip up, but even without that, hosts are head above Basques, especially at home.
We expect a good finish of the season from one of La Liga leaders.
Our prediction - Sevilla to win with a handicap of (-1) goal
Both teams are unlikely to sit on defense, so we will an attacking football and loads of chances. We expect a high-scoring game.
Our second bet is on total over 3 goals
