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Alaves vs Barcelona Betting Tips: Latest odds, team news, preview and predictions

Barcelona end what has been a hugely disappointing La Liga campaign with a visit to the Estadio Mendizorroza to face Alaves on Sunday.

The Blaugrana had won eight of the last 11 La Liga titles but surrendered their crown to bitter rivals Real Madrid following a 2-1 at Camp Nou by Osasuna.

Quique Setien's men still have the Champions League to play for this season, but they will be extremely deflated following such a dispiriting end to their domestic campaign which has seen them win just four of their last eight matches.

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Alaves vs Barcleona Latest Odds

The Basques secured their top flight status on Thursday evening with a vital 2-1 win at Real Betis and they will be hugely relieved to go into the final game of the campaign not needing to claim any points.

They are priced at 9/2 (5.50) with bet365 to end the season on a high with a win, with Barca offered at 53/100 (1.53) and the draw at 10/3 (4.33).

Alaves vs Barcelona Team News

Barca are set to be without injured French trio Antoine Griezmann, Ousmane Dembele and Samuel Umtiti, while Gerard Pique, Junior Firpo and Ivan Rakitic are all suspended which could all lead to youth players seeing some minutes.

The hosts will be missing centre-back Rodrigo Ely following his red card in Thursday night's win at Real Betis, while goalkeeper Fernando Pacheco remains side-lined through injury. 

Alaves v Barcelona Preview

With nothing riding on the game for either side it is likely to be a strange affair and Alaves are a side that have caused the Catalans problems in the past.

It will take a huge effort from Barca to rouse themselves following the disappointment of surrendering their title and we are unlikely to see much intensity in their display.

Three of the last five meetings between these teams have been goalless at the break, while Barca have failed to score in the first halves of two of their last three matches and another low-key opening 45 minutes looks likely.

Alaves have struggled badly for goals themselves and with nothing to play for, they are not likely to contribute to a high-scoring opening. 

Alaves vs Barcelona Tips and Predictions

The price of 7/5 (2.40) for the game to be a draw at half time looks appealing, while under 0.5 goals in the first half at 12/5 (3.40) could be a shrewd option for a value bet. 

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Odds correct at the time of writing. Please gamble responsibly.

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