Alaves will host Barcelona at the Mendizorrotza Stadium on 3 February. How is this game going to end? Here is what bookies think about the outcome of tomorrow's clash:
Alaves - 4.30
Draw – 3.76
Barca - 1.90
Alaves
Since the start of 2024, Alaves have added 10 out of 12 maximum possible points to their La Liga tally.
The wins against Sevilla, Cadiz and Almeria plus a draw at Real Sociedad have taken Alaves to La Liga's top 12. Besides, they are 10 points clear of the relegation zone.
Barcelona
With 10 points separating Barca from Real Madrid, the key task now is to keep the Champions League spot in La Liga table. The games against Osasuna and Villarreal showed how unbalanced the team is. Add here around ten players on the injury list - indeed, this game is going to be a tough one.
Alaves vs Barcelona: Facts to know
In their last four La Liga games, Alaves have been undefeated, scoring in each of those matches.
Barcelona have kept a clean sheet only in one out of their last seven La Liga fixtures.
Attacking-wise, Barcelona are way stronger than Alaves: 44 La Liga goals against 22. However, the Catalans have conceded more than their opponents: 29 vs 27.
Alaves vs Barcelona: Head-to-head
The Catalans have been undefeated against Alaves for 13 games in a row. Moreover, they won 11 of them. Speaking fo the two draws, one of them wasn't too long ago: in October 2021, Barca and Alaves drew 1-1 at Camp Nou.
Alaves vs Barcelona: Prediction and betting tip
Bookies tip Barca as favourites for this game but we know that the team isn't in the best shape at the moment. That's why betting on both teams to score looks more reasonable.
Barca have to score, considering their attacking power. However, Alaves aren't shy in front of goal either: in their last three games, they scored seven. That's why keeping a clean sheet isn't guaranteed.
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