Barcelona cannot afford to drop more points if they want to stay in the LaLiga title race, even more so when they host Alaves, whose only goal is to remain in the top division.
Is there room for an upset? Letās take a look at how each team is coming into this match, scheduled for Sunday, February 2, at 8:00 a.m. ET at LluĆs Companys Olympic Stadium.
Here is my Barcelona vs. Alaves prediction and LaLiga odds for todayās match.
Barcelona vs. Alaves Prediction, Pick, Odds
| Alaves Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+2 +100 | 3.5 -105o / -120u | +1000 |
| Barcelona Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-2 -120 | 3.5 -105o / -120u | -575 |
- Barcelona vs. Alaves moneyline odds: Barcelona -575, Draw +600, Alaves +1100
- Barcelona vs. Alaves over/under: 3.5 Goals (Over -110, Under -115)
- Barcelona vs. Alaves picks: Barcelona ML and Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha Anytime Goalscorers
I am backing Barcelona to score and Lewandowski and Raphinha to score in the Barcelona vs. Alaves match.
Barcelona Prediction
The Blaugrana thrashed Valencia 7-1 last Sunday, snapping a four-game winless streak in domestic competition. Currently sitting in third place, they are seven points behind leaders Real Madrid and three behind AtlƩtico Madrid.
As the leagueās highest-scoring team, Barcelona arrives with several of their attacking stars in top form. Lamine Yamal, Raphinha and Robert Lewandowski make up one of the best forward lines in football today.
Defensively, however, the story is different. Pau CubarsĆ and Ronald AraĆŗjo are great defenders, but the teamās lack of balance when out of possession has been costly. Goalkeeper Marc-AndrĆ© ter Stegenās injury (with Wojciech SzczÄsny or IƱaki PeƱa filling in) has also contributed to their struggles at the back.
Dani Olmo remains doubtful for this match, while IƱigo MartĆnez, Christensen and Marc Bernal are still sidelined due to injury.
Alaves Prediction
The Basque side finished mid-table last season, giving their fans hope they wouldnāt have to worry about a relegation battle. But far from that, they are currently just one point above the drop zone.
There's little to highlight, with only one win in their last nine matches. In the midst of a poor run of form, the only standout player is 35-year-old striker Kike GarcĆa.
Hoping to turn things around, Alaves signed 19-year-old Pau Cabanes on loan from Villarreal āone of Spainās most promising young talents. A versatile forward who can play as a striker or winger, he has shown great strength and adaptability despite his youth.
Barcelona vs. Alaves Prediction
Hansi Flickās team has only one option: win āand they are the heavy favorites to do so. Already through to the Champions League Round of 16, they must take advantage of this period to stay in the LaLiga title race.
Betting solely on Barcelona to win isnāt particularly attractive, with their moneyline at -525. Instead, itās worth capitalizing on their in-form attacking players by building a Same Game Parlay.
Lewandowski, the leagueās top scorer, has a golden opportunity to extend his lead, while Raphinha has been playing his best football since arriving at Barcelona. Adding both to the goalscorer market significantly improves the odds.
The best way to take advantage of this match is to combine three picks for a +270 SGP (DraftKings).
Barcelona vs. Alaves Parlay Picks:
- Barcelona ML (-525)
- Lewandowski Anytime Goalscorer (-150)
- Raphinha Anytime Goalscorer (+115)
Parlay Payout: +270 (DraftKings)
