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Barcelona vs Alaves Prediction & Betting tips
After the fading ‘Clasico’ last Wednesday, FC Barcelona hopes to polish up its blazon again this weekend, when the Catalan football giant gets a visit from low-flyer Alaves in its own Camp Nou. The following demands nothing less than a resounding victory from Lionel Messi and associates.
FC Barcelona:
FC Barcelona mid-week Clasico in its own Camp Nou against arch-rival Real Madrid never really got going, and ended the way it had started: 0-0. In the end the Catalans were not allowed to complain with a draw, because despite an open chance for left back Jordi Alba, the visitors had the better of the game. Once again it became painfully clear that FC Barcelona is far too dependent on Lionel Messi. If the little Argentinian is not comfortable in the match, then no one gets up and can take the team by the hand. Messidependencia.
Nevertheless, FC Barcelona may call itself the moral winner of the scoreless draw of last Wednesday. Thanks to this result, the Blaugrana remain the leader for the time being, and they have a good chance of joining the winter dinner as a Christmas champion. El Clasico meant the first point loss at home in La Liga, but in the seven previous home games, the Catalans made an excellent impression with seven wins and no fewer than thirty goals. The only thinking of Valverde is the state of Sergio Busquets, who had to miss the cracker against Real Madrid due to a fever. However, the Spanish media expect the midfielder to make his comeback again this weekend.
Alaves:
Alaves is five points above the relegation line, and thus succeeds in her mission to achieve physical preservation. The Basques, however, cannot yet rest on their laurels, because their balance is worrying with a win, a draw and no fewer than six defeats. Even fourth-division team player Real Jaen was 3-1 strong in Tuesday’s team Asier Garitano in the Copa del Rey. The chance that the blues and whites in Camp Nou can cause a thunderous stunt is therefore very small, although of course the visitors have nothing to lose.
One of the players who will want to show something on Saturday afternoon is Aleix Vidal, who of course has a past at FC Barcelona. Alaves also has an attacker in top form with Lucas Perez. His attack buddy Joselu is also busy with a great season, although he will probably be sacrificed for a more defensive midfielder.
Barcelona vs Alaves head to head matches
23.04.19 LL Alaves Barcelona 0 : 2
18.08.18 LL Barcelona Alaves 3 : 0
28.01.18 LL Barcelona Alaves 2 : 1
26.08.17 LL Alaves Barcelona 0 : 2
27.05.17 CDR Barcelona Alaves 3 : 1