Alaves – Sevilla, Picks and Tips
Deportivo Alaves is going through a less than good period in Spain. The Basques are having a modest season and are fighting to avoid relegation. "The 'Blues' are doing well in home games and can at least get a draw in the Alaves-Sevilla duel. The last match that Mendilibar-coached side played was on February 26 away to Getafe. The match ended in a 2-2 draw. Escalante opened the scoring for the visitors in first-half stoppage time, but Unal equalised in the 55th minute. The Basques extended the lead again in the 56th minute, but the same Unal equalised in the 72nd minute. Alaves also had a duel with leaders Real Madrid in February. In the first half, Mendilibar's players held out heroically and did not concede a goal. However, Real proved to be the better team in the second half when Asensio, Benzema and Vinicius Junior scored Madrid's goals. Alaves' most recent success came on 13 February at home to Valencia. The Basques won that duel 2-1 in the end. Loum opened the scoring in the 14th minute, but Guedes equalised in the 62nd minute from the penalty spot. The hosts' victory was scored by striker Joselu in the 76th minute from the penalty spot. Alaves are in 19th place in La Liga with just 21 points after 26 games. The Basques are level on points with Cadiz and have four points to make up on Granada, the first team above the relegation line.
Sevilla have diametrically opposed goals to Alaves. The Andalusians are in a battle for the La Liga title with Real Madrid. The Alaves-Sevilla duel could bring important new points for Julen Lopetegui's side. Sevilla most recently played the Andalusian derby against Betis. In the end, the "rojiblanco" won 2-1 after a duel they dominated for 70 minutes. Ivan Rakitic opened the scoring in the 24th minute from the penalty spot. Munir El Haddadi doubled the hosts' advantage in the 41st minute. In the second half, Sevilla dominated sporadically and conceded to Canales in extra time from a free-kick. The Andalusians qualified for the UEFA Europa League knockout stages despite losing 1-0 to Dinamo Zagreb. Orisc scored the only goal of the game in the 65th minute. In the last 16, Sevilla will play a double-header against English side West Ham. Earlier, Sevilla also drew 1-1 at Espanyol. The first goal of the match was scored by Rafa Mir in the 36th minute. The Catalans managed to equalise in the second half through Sergi Darder. Sevilla are in second place in La Liga with 54 points after 26 games. Lopetegui's side are eight points clear of third-placed Betis. However, the rojiblancos have six points to make up on Spanish leaders Real Madrid.
Our recommendation tip for Alaves – Sevilla: SEVILLA OR DRAW & OVER 1.5 GOALS @ 1.80