On Sunday, October 6, Barcelona will visit Alavés for the sixth round of La Liga. The match is set to kick off at 16:00 Central European Time, and the analysts at Sportsmacro have prepared a prediction for this game.
Alavés
The team is experiencing an inconsistent season. They began with a 1-1 draw against Celta but then went on an unbeaten streak of three matches, with two wins and a draw.
However, their form declined in the following four matches. Alavés secured a 2-1 victory over Sevilla but lost the other three. In their last two outings, they suffered a 2-3 defeat to Real Madrid and a 0-2 loss to Getafe. As a result, Alavés currently sits 11th in the La Liga table, with 10 points and a goal difference of 11:12.
Barcelona
The Catalans had an impressive start to the new campaign after appointing Hansi Flick as head coach, which has proven successful. He recorded the second-best start in Barcelona’s history, leading the team to win their first seven La Liga matches, just shy of the record of eight consecutive wins. However, in the last round, Barcelona suffered a surprising 2-4 defeat to Osasuna, allowing their rivals to narrow the gap slightly. They currently sit at the top of the table with 21 points from eight rounds, holding a three-point lead over their nearest competitor.
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Barcelona’s start in the Champions League has been mixed, with a 1-2 loss to Monaco followed by a dominant 5-0 victory over Young Boys. Despite these strong results, the team is grappling with significant injury challenges, as seven players, including Ter Stegen and Dani Olmo, are sidelined. Fortunately, De Jong is on the mend and may make an appearance in this match.
Key Facts about the match
- Barcelona experienced their first loss of the season in the last round.
- Alavés has struggled, losing three of their last four La Liga matches.
- Alavés has faced difficulties against Barcelona, suffering defeats in 11 of their last 13 encounters.
Probable Lineups
- Alavés: Sivera; Tenaglia, Abkar, Sedlar, Diarra; Jordan, Benavidez; Vicente, Stoichkov, Martin; T. Martinez
- Barcelona: Szczesny; Koundé, Kubarsi, I. Martinez, Balde; Casado, E. Garcia, Pedri; Yamal, Lewandowski, Raphinha
Head-to-Head (H2H)
Barcelona convincingly defeated Alavés in their last encounter, securing a 3-1 victory.
Alavés vs Barcelona Prediction
Barcelona faced their first defeat in the last round, but they dominated their opponent in the Champions League. The team will be eager to bounce back in the domestic championship. Although Alavés put up a strong fight against Real Madrid, Barcelona is highly motivated and I believe they will overcome their opponent. My bet is on a win for the Catalans at odds of 1.54.
