Alaves vs Sevilla: Match Preview, Predictions, Team News, Lineups
Alaves and Sevilla are set to clash in the Copa del Rey, with a spot in the last 16 at stake. The match will take place at Estadio Mendizorrotza in Vitoria-Gasteiz on Wednesday night. Both teams progressed from their previous round, with Alaves defeating Portugalete and Sevilla edging past CD Extremadura.
Match Preview
Sevilla, previous Copa del Rey champions, last lifted the trophy in the 2009-10 season. They reached the final in both 2016 and 2018 but lost to Barcelona. Last season, they were eliminated in the last-32 by Almeria, intensifying their desire for a deeper run this year.
After a tough November, where Sevilla lost three of four matches, they began December positively, achieving two wins and a draw in their last three outings. However, they are cautious as they face Alaves, having only one victory in their last five encounters, although they did win the most recent meeting. In their prior Copa del Rey matches, Sevilla secured two wins against lower-league opposition, scoring a combined 6 goals while conceding 2.
Alaves’ Performance
Alaves are yet to win a major trophy in the Copa del Rey, having come closest in 2017 when they reached the final. In November, they struggled with three consecutive losses. Their fortunes have improved recently, with wins over Portugalete and Real Sociedad.
Although they narrowly lost to Real Madrid last time out, Alaves came away with confidence, having put up a strong performance. With ten goals from the last two rounds, they trail only Getafe and Real Betis in scoring. Facing Sevilla will be a more considerable challenge than their previous comfortable wins against CD Getxo and Portugalete.
Team News
- Alaves: Carlos Vicente is expected to start after a standout performance against Real Madrid. Facundo Garces remains suspended.
- Sevilla: Players Peque and Isaac Romero return from suspension. However, they will miss several key players due to injuries, including Cesar Azpilicueta and Adnan Januzaj.
Predicted Lineups
| Alaves | Sevilla |
|---|---|
| Sivera | Vlachodimos |
| Yusi | Oso |
| Pacheco | Castrin |
| Tenaglia | Gudelj |
| Jonny | Cardoso |
| Vicente | Carmona |
| Blanco | Peque |
| Suarez | Mendy |
| Alena | Agoume |
| Martinez | Sow |
| Boye | Romero |
Match Prediction
The last five encounters between Alaves and Sevilla have seen both teams score. This upcoming match promises to follow suit with close margins predicted. El-Balad forecasts a narrow victory for Alaves, ending with a score of 2-1 against Sevilla.
