Alaves vs Sevilla Prediction & Betting Tips (17 December)

Deportivo Alavés, 12th overall, and Sevilla FC, 9th, are neck and neck in the Spanish championship since only 2 points separate these two clubs. These two teams met less than three months ago in La Liga at the Estadio Mendizorrotza and it was the Sevillian club which won 1-2 on the 5th day.Deportivo Alavés have lost 4 of their last 5 outings in the Spanish league in Girona 1-0, to Celta Vigo 0-1, to Barcelona 3-1 and to Real Madrid 1-2 this weekend. Before this failure, the Basque club had achieved 2 successes at Portugalete 0-3 in the Copa del Rey and ahead of Real Sociedad 1-0 on December 6.

After the 0-7 inflicted on Deportivo Getxo in the 1st round, Alavés scored another big score in the Copa del Rey, recording 10 goals in two rounds.After its 2 defeats on the Espanyo field 2-1 and against Betis during the Sevillian derby 0-2, Sevilla FC is on a good dynamic in the course of 3 matches without a setback. The Andalusian club qualified for the round of 16 at CD Extremadura 1-2 and then just took 4 points in the last two days of La Liga in Valencia 1-1 and against Real Oviedo 4-0 this weekend.

The tactical battle promises intrigue, as Alavés will likely prioritize defensive solidity while Sevilla attempt to impose their technical superiority. Alavés have shown in recent weeks that they can absorb pressure and counter with pace, though their finishing has often let them down. Sevilla, on the other hand, have been vulnerable to lapses in concentration, particularly in away fixtures, where they dropped points against Mallorca and Villarreal. Both teams are aware of the stakes, with progression in the Copa del Rey offering a chance to salvage pride and momentum in a season that has been challenging domestically. The clash is expected to be tense, with neither side willing to take excessive risks early on.

Given the recent form of both teams and their tendency to struggle in front of goal, a cagey encounter seems the most plausible outcome. Alavés have relied heavily on defensive resilience, while Sevilla’s attack has lacked fluency despite their individual talent. The balance of caution and fatigue from recent fixtures suggests that clear chances may be scarce, and both managers could settle for containment rather than expansive play. With that in mind, the prediction leans toward a stalemate, and the most realistic forecast for this Copa del Rey tie is a 0:0 correct score, reflecting the tight margins and pragmatic approaches expected from both sides.