The Matchday 22 clash in La Liga between Barcelona and Alaves will take place on February 2 at the Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys. Barcelona vs. Alaves: prediction and betting odds, statistics.
Barcelona
The Catalans secured their eighth major victory in the 2024/25 La Liga season in the last round. This time, Hans Flick's side demolished Valencia, scoring seven goals (7-1). However, it is worth noting that before this rout, Barcelona had failed to win in the league for four matches (2 draws and 2 losses). This poor run has left the club trailing leaders Real Madrid by 7 points. Additionally, the team's attack remains the best in La Liga, having scored 59 goals.
- In their last nine La Liga matches, the Catalans have only managed two wins (3 draws and 4 losses).
- Both teams have scored in 7 of Barcelona's last 8 league matches.
- The number "1" has appeared in the final scoreline in 6 of the club's last 7 La Liga games.
Alaves
In their last seven league matches, the Basques have suffered only one defeat (at home to Girona – 0-1). However, this series also includes five draws. In the last round, Eduardo Coudet's side played to a draw at home against Celta (1-1). The club is in 17th place, just one point ahead of the nearest relegation zone competitor.
Defender Abdel Abqar will miss the match due to an accumulation of yellow cards.
- The club has won only one of their last nine league matches (5 draws and 3 losses).
- Both teams have scored in 7 of Alaves' last 8 La Liga games.
- No more than three goals have been scored in 8 of the Basques' last 11 La Liga matches.
Predicted lineups for Barcelona vs. Alaves
Barcelona (4-2-3-1): Wojciech Szczesny – Pau Cubarsi, Jules Kounde, Eric Garcia, Alex Balde – Marc Casado, Frenkie de Jong – Lamine Yamal, Fermin Lopez, Raphinha Dias – Ferran Torres.
Alaves (4-3-3): Jesus Owono – Manu Sanchez, Moussa Diarra, Abdel Abqar, Nahuel Tenaglia – Carlos Benavidez, Ander Guevara, Jon Guridi – Kike Garcia, Carlos Vicente, Tomas Konechni.
Each team lineup reflects their starting XI from their last match in this tournament.
Referee: Jose Luis Munuera Montero (Spain)
Matches – 10 (La Liga, 2024/25);
Yellow cards shown (including second yellows) – 52;
Average yellow cards per match – 5.2;
Red cards shown – 0;
Average fouls per match – 23;
Penalties – 40%.
Barcelona vs. Alaves: Match Prediction
The Catalans have learned from their setbacks against Leganes and Getafe, and they were fully focused against Valencia, scoring seven goals. I expect the team to maintain an aggressive approach against Alaves and secure a convincing victory. Eduardo Coudet's side has struggled away in La Liga, winning only once in their last nine away matches (2 draws and 6 losses), conceding at least two goals in seven of those games.
Barcelona has played three home matches this season against teams in the bottom four, with results speaking for themselves – 3-1, 7-1, and 7-0. Additionally, in their last 14 La Liga encounters against Alaves, the Catalans have won 12 times with 2 draws, and at least three goals have been scored in 9 of those matches.
My prediction: Home Win and Total Over 2.5 goals
