LiontipsBarcelona vs Alaves. Predictions and Betting Tips for La Liga
Command Analysis
Barcelona are still searching for their game and for the new leader of the team after Messi's departure to Paris. Catalan club got off to a bad start in the Champions League, only in the third round they managed to record their first victory, beating Dynamo Kyiv (1:0).
Thanks to that victory, team still has a chance to fight for a play-off spot. As for La Liga, Barca is looking no better than in the previous season, in which they also fell to the lower half of the table at one point, but eventually managed to climb back to the Top-3.
In ten rounds of the current season Sergi Barjuan's men recorded four victories and three draws, which brought them 15 points and a 9th spot in the standings.
After a successful match against Valencia (3:1) Catalan club suffered two consecutive defeats - to Real Madrid (1:2) and Rayo Vallecano (0:1).
Araujo, Braithwaite, Wague, Dembele, Alba and Pedri won't play in the match against Alaves.
In the previous season Alaves were fortunate to avoid relegation - team was in the dangerous zone until the final match, but eventually managed to keep their La Liga spot.
During the summer club failed to strengthen the squad, so now they have almost the same squad as in the previous season. In first five rounds Basques suffered defeats and picked up their first points in a victory over the current champion, Atletico (1:0).
On October 18, Babazorros suffered a home defeat to Betis (0:1), then recorded two consecutive victories over Cadiz (2:0) and Elche (1:0). Those results brought nine points and a 16th spot in the standings. Team has a weak offensive line, they scored only five goals so far.
Pacheco won't help his team in the match against Barcelona.
Trends
СтавкаCorrect score 3:1
In two most recent head-to-head matches both teams scored
СтавкаCorners: total over 9,5
This bet played in three most recent head-to-head matches
СтавкаGoals in both halves - yes
In 2 out of 4 most recent head-to-head games goals were scored in both halves
СтавкаYellow cards: total under 5
This bet played in 2 out of 3 most recent matches of the visitors
Tip and bets
A number of Barcelonaplayers are unavailable for this game, but team has opportunities for rotation. Plus now team will play under the management of interim head coach and it might increase team's motivation.
We think that Catalan club will put an end to the Glorious ones' winning streak and will record an important victory after two consecutive defeats.
Our prediction - Asian handicap (-1,5) on Barcelona
Barcelona won 4 out of 5 most recent head-to-head matches by at least two goals. Today team will be extremely motivated to end the losing streak, so we are expecting a confident victory.
Our second bet is on Barcelona to win by three goals
