Alaves vs Barcelona: Predictions, odds & betting tips

The Catalans visit the lowest scoring side in the division who are likely to try and keep things extremely tight on Sunday evening

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Barcelona travel to the Estadio Mendizorroza on Sunday evening to face Alaves as Xavi Hernandez's men look to get back to winning ways.

The last week has seen the Blaugrana knocked out of the Spanish Super Cup by Real Madrid, before losing on Thursday night to Athletic Club in the Copa del Rey and anything but a win this weekend would be a big blow for Barca.

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Alaves vs Barcelona latest odds

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Alaves are one of the most out-of-form sides in the division and Tuesday night saw them go down 4-0 at Real Betis.

The Basques are winless in their last nine league matches and are priced at 11/2 (6.50) with bet365 to end that run on Sunday night.

Barcelona have won just twice on the road all season and are offered at 11/20 (1.55) with the draw available at 3/1 (4.00).

Alaves vs Barcelona first goalscorer

Memphis Depay is the favourite to be first goalscorer, priced at 7/2 (4.50) to break the deadlock, ahead of Ferran Torres and Luuk de Jong who are both offered at 4/1 (5.00).

For the hosts, Joselu has scored 62% of their goals this season and the former Newcastle forward is available at 13/2 (7.50) to net first.

Alaves vs Barcelona preview

The arrival of new manager Jose Luis Mendilibar has not sparked the desired reaction from Alaves with the side drawing the first two matches of his tenure before being thrashed 4-0 at Real Betis in midweek.

The side from the city of Vitoria are the lowest scorers in the division with just 16 strikes in 21 games, although they face a Barcelona team with defensive issues.

Barca have kept just two clean sheets in their last 14 league matches and look consistently vulnerable, yet they will feel this weekend's game offers a great chance to improve at the back against currently one of La Liga's poorest teams.

Alaves vs Barcelona tips & predictions

Both teams to score 'no' at 10/11 (1.91) should be of interest while backing Barca to win and keep a clean sheet at 13/8 (2.62) could also offer some value.

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Odds correct at the time of writing. 18+. begambleaware.org.