Anticipated Encounter: Alaves versus Sevilla
Sevilla recorded their first seasonal win against Getafe (1-0) at home, moving them out of the relegation zone. The Andalusian club will look to carry this momentum into their upcoming match against Alavés, scheduled for September 20-21, 2025.
Historically, Sevilla has dominated the head-to-head statistics against Alavés in La Liga, with 30 wins compared to Alavés' 7 wins. However, the Basque side has shown resilience in recent games, winning three out of their last five encounters.
Sevilla's current form in the league is less than stellar, sitting 17th after losing their opening match of the 2025/26 season. In contrast, Alavés finished the previous season in 10th place, avoiding relegation threat, and are aiming for a Conference League position this season.
In terms of goals, Sevilla tends to be more offensive, averaging 1.5 goals per game compared to Alavés' 1.0. However, Sevilla also concedes more goals on average (2.5 against versus Alavés' 1.0). Both teams have similar shots on goal per game, around 4.5.
Predictions for this match consider Sevilla the more offensively potent side but vulnerable defensively, making the game possibly competitive. Detailed predictions and specific odds are expected to be available closer to the match date, as full stats and expert analyses are typically updated then.
Alavés have been undefeated at Mendizorrotza Stadium since March 2024. They have also won against Las Palmas (2-0) but lost their last game against Espanyol (3-2). On the other hand, Sevilla failed to score in their third game against Mallorca (0-0), despite being expected to bounce back.
Injuries may play a role in this match, with right-winger Suso and central midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga unavailable for Sevilla, and Youssef El-Nesiryi, a top asset for Sevilla, no longer part of the team, having moved to Fenerbahce in Turkey. Right-back Hugo Novoa is the only unavailable player for Alavés due to heel issues.
Garcia Pimenta, the current manager of Sevilla, is hoping to lead the team into European competitions, having overseen a successful summer preparation with three consecutive wins, before a 4-1 defeat against Liverpool at Anfield. Alavés, under the management of an as-yet-unspecified coach, have played 8 test games against other Spanish sides before the official start of the season, drawing their second game against Betis (0-0), despite being dominated by Betis.
In their pre-season friendlies, Alavés defeated Real Sociedad, Valencia, and Osasuna, while Sevilla's summer preparations ended on a disappointing note. Alavés are currently aiming to continue their good form against Sevilla, with both teams eager to secure valuable points in the La Liga standings.
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