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Although the newly-crowned league champions technically have nothing to play for, Alavés will need to be at their very best if they want to secure maximum points in this one.
It'll be interesting to see what type of Barcelona team shows up at the Mendizorrotza, but Alavés should assume the visitors will still want to put in a strong performance. Here are our predictions for Alavés v Barcelona.
Predictions for Alavés v Barcelona
Match Goals Range 1-4 and Barcelona 1-3 Goals Range: 4/7 (bet365)
Antonio Sivera to make 3+ Saves: 1/2 (bet365)
Barcelona to register most shots: 4/9 (bet365)
Odds valid at the time of publication and may change.
Goals Range Double
Alavés’ desperate need for points should guarantee no shortage of action in both boxes. Three of their last four matches have produced between one and four goals, as have 11 of their last 12 home games. The same could also be said of each of Barcelona's last 10 away fixtures across all competitions.
The Catalans have scored between one and three goals in their last seven consecutive away matches, and also in each of their last four visits to the Mendizorrotza.
For these reasons plus the fact that Barcelona have found the net in every single one of their 35 league matches this term, our suggested goals range bet offers plenty of value.
Prediction: Match Goals Range 1-4 and Barcelona 1-3 Goals Range: 4/7 (bet365)
Explanation: This bet lands if the match witnesses between one and four goals, with Barcelona scoring exactly one, two, or three of those goals.
Sivera to Make Three or More Saves
Even though their opponents have already secured the title, Alavés will still need to defend for long periods of this match. The Catalans are one of the best attacking sides in world football, even without the majestic talents of the injured Lamine Yamal. As well as being LaLiga's top scorers by some distance, Barça have registered more attempts and shots on target than any other team in the division.
Therefore, we expect Alavés' number one to have a busy evening. In 15 of the last 19 matches in which he has faced at least three shots on target, Antonio Sivera has recorded three or more saves.
Prediction: Antonio Sivera to make 3+ Saves: 1/2 (bet365)
Explanation: This bet lands if Antonio Sivera makes three or more saves during the match.
Barça to Have More Shots Than Alavés
Perhaps it's because the bookmakers expect the hosts to attack from the get-go, but punters can access generous odds on Barcelona registering more shots than their opponents.
For example, bet365 are currently offering this wager at 4/9 - a high price given that Barça have only struck fewer attempts at goal than their opponents on four occasions this season.
As alluded to in the previous section, the Blaugrana are the most prolific shooters in the division. Therefore, backing them to unleash more strikes at goal than their opponents is entirely logical, even if Flick chooses to field a weakened side.
We could add a shots on target leg given the quality, consistency, and finishing accuracy of Barcelona's dynamic forward line, but let's just keep this one nice and simple.
Prediction: Barcelona to register most shots: 4/9 (bet365)
Explanation: This bet lands if Barcelona register more shots than Alavés during the match.
Alavés v Barcelona: Match Result odds
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