For several seasons, the traditional fight for the title of champion of Spain concerned not two but three clubs. But while Diego Simeone’s Atlético Madrid had turned into a troublemaker, it is Sevilla FC who occupies the role of third laron in this fiscal year 2016-2017. 3rd after 25 days, the Sevillians mainly benefited from their good form and missteps made by the ogres Madrid and Barcelona to return respectively to 1 and 2 points of the two leaders. A success in Alavès, solid 11th despite his status of promoted, seems to be in their ropes and would allow them especially to maintain the pressure on Real Madrid and Barça, very far from being imperial this season. It’s now or never !
Probabilities Alaves Seville
Sevilla has 5 consecutive wins in all competitions.
Sevilla FC is the second best team of the championship outside, behind Barça but in front of Real Madrid. A real contrast with last season, which had seen the Sevillans finish the championship without success outside.
Alavès has already been beaten by Espanyol, Real Madrid and FC Barcelona. Sevilla is only 1 and 2 points from Real and Barça in the league, it can be considered that the club is of the same caliber and that to impose to Alavès (3V, 6N, 3D at home) is in their ropes.
Alavès has just been beaten in Granada, 19th at the time of the kick-off which counted only 3 victories in the championship on the counter.
Alavès narrowly won in his last home game against Valencia, the latter having long led. The club is however not a model of solidity and regularity this season (13th).
Alaves Seville – Our forecast
Sevilla seems to have what it takes to mingle in the title race to the end this season. In shape, the Sevillans have to ride on this positive spiral to earn points and continue to hope for new faux-ps of Barça and Real. Victory compulsory in Alavès!
Prediction: Sevilla win
Odds: 2.00
