Sevilla aim to return to winning ways: Sevilla vs Alaves prediction
On November 6, Sevilla will host Alaves in the 12th round of Spain's La Liga. The hosts sit sixth with 17 points and remain in the fight for a place in the European spots. The visitors are 11th with 12 points but are enduring a prolonged slump. Both teams head into the encounter on the back of league defeats.
Sevilla: European ambitions and inconsistent results
Luis Garcia Plaza's team made a fairly confident start to the season, recording five wins, two draws and four defeats. However, Sevilla have won just once in their last five league matches, beating Osasuna 2-0. In their previous game, the Andalusians lost 1-3 to Getafe. Despite their slump, the club remain sixth and retain a strong chance of competing for European football after finishing 13th last season.
The hosts have been hit by selection problems ahead of the home fixture. Manu Bueno is suspended following his red card against Getafe, while Isaac Romero remains doubtful with an injury. Marcao and Miguel Sierra will also miss the match. Lucas Stassen and Etta Eyong Ure are expected to feature in attack, while Lucien Agoume and Youssouf Fofana should play important roles in midfield.
Alaves: seven matches without a win and defensive problems
Kike Sanchez Flores' team are going through a difficult spell. Alaves have not won in the league since the beginning of September, when they thrashed Osasuna 5-2. In the seven rounds since then, the club have collected just two points, and their latest match ended in a crushing 1-6 defeat to Barcelona. The poor run has sent the visitors down to 11th place, with just two points separating them from the relegation zone.
Alaves' squad situation is relatively stable. Facundo Garces and Mikel Rodriguez are sidelined with injuries, but there were no new fitness concerns after the match against Barcelona. Sanchez Flores may keep most of his starting lineup despite the heavy defeat. Toni Martinez and Lucas Boye are expected to lead the attack, with the latter having scored five goals in the current league campaign and remaining the team's main attacking threat.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Sevilla have won 21 of their previous 45 matches against Alaves
- Alaves have lost just one of their last seven meetings with Sevilla, recording four wins
- The teams' most recent head-to-head meeting, in February 2026, ended in a 1-1 draw
Can Sevilla end their poor run: Sevilla vs Alaves prediction
Sevilla look the stronger side thanks to home advantage and their higher position in the league table. Despite their inconsistent results, the Andalusians possess enough attacking quality to exploit their opponents' weaknesses.
Alaves have a decent head-to-head record, but their current form is a major concern. Seven matches without a win and six goals conceded against Barcelona point to serious defensive problems. The visitors are capable of finding the net, but the advantage remains with the hosts.
