Sevilla and Deportivo Alavés go head-to-head on the Estadio Ramón on Saturday, with solely purpose distinction separating them within the standings.
After 23 LaLiga matches, either side have recorded seven victories, 4 attracts, and 12 defeats. Sevilla sit thirteenth, only one place above Alavés in 14th, every on 25 factors and solely three factors away from the relegation zone.
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Sevilla have had a troublesome time recently. In all competitions, they’ve gained solely as soon as of their final eight video games, beating Athletic Club 2-1 on January 24. Their most up-to-date league recreation was a 1-1 draw with Girona, leaving them simply three factors above the relegation zone.
Matias Almeyda’s Sevilla haven’t carried out properly at residence, incomes solely 14 factors from 12 league video games in entrance of their followers. Alavés have additionally struggled away, profitable simply two out of 11 away video games this season.
Sevilla’s issues return to final season, once they completed seventeenth in LaLiga – their worst outcome since their relegation in 2000. Earlier this season, they misplaced 1-0 to Alavés within the first assembly, and final season’s recreation between these groups led to a 1-1 draw.
Alavés haven’t carried out properly in opposition to Sevilla traditionally, with solely 12 wins in 44 video games throughout all competitions, though they’ve triumphed in 4 of the final six conferences and the Basque aspect did remove their opponents from the Copa del Rey in December.
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Team information
Sevilla shall be with out Ruben Vargas, Marcao, and Osco due to accidents. Andres Castrin can have a late health check earlier than the sport. The 29-year-old, who has performed twice since becoming a member of on mortgage from Marseille, is predicted to struggle for a spot within the assault. There is also a change at wing-back, with Juanlu Sanchez hoping to begin on the proper after doing properly in its place in opposition to Girona.
Alavés shall be with out Ville Koski as a result of harm, and Carlos Protesoni can be unlikely to play. Jonny is out too, as he’s suspended after getting a key yellow card within the Getafe recreation. Viktor Parada will in all probability take his place, however the remainder of the workforce will possible keep the identical, with Carles Alena taking part in on the left aspect.
Predicted lineups
Sevilla: Vlachodimos; Azpilicueta, Gudelj, Salas; J. Sánchez, Agoume, Mendy, Suazo; Fernández; Maupay, Adams