Alaves vs. Sevilla: Preview, Team News, Lineups

La Liga Preview: Alaves vs. Sevilla

On Saturday, struggling Alaves hosts Sevilla in a crucial La Liga fixture. Both teams are in desperate need of points, although for different reasons. Alaves is currently in the relegation zone, while Sevilla is fighting for a top-four finish.

Alaves has had a disappointing season so far, winning just four of their opening 19 matches. They have also conceded a league-high 38 goals, which is a major concern for coach Javi Calleja.

Sevilla, on the other hand, has been in good form this season. They are currently fourth in the table, just two points behind third-placed Real Betis. However, Sevilla has lost their last two matches, so they will need to bounce back against Alaves.

Team News

Alaves will be without suspended defender Florian Lejeune for the match against Sevilla. They also have several other injury concerns, including Pere Pons, Rodrigo Ely, and Tomas Pina.

Sevilla will be without suspended midfielder Joan Jordan for the match against Alaves. They also have several other injury concerns, including Karim Rekik, Marcos Acuna, and Papu Gomez.

Predicted Lineups

Alaves: Pacheco; Tenaglia, Laguardia, Miazga, Duarte; Escalante, Moya; Rioja, Manu Garcia, Edgar; Joselu

Sevilla: Bono; Navas, Kounde, Carlos, Augustinsson; Rakitic, Fernando; Ocampos, Torres, Lamela; En-Nesyri

Prediction

This is a difficult match to predict given the form of both teams. However, Sevilla is the stronger team on paper and should be able to win if they play to their potential.

Prediction: Sevilla to win 2-1