Barcelona vs Alaves: Match Preview, Predictions & Lineups

Can Barcelona Keep Their Title Hopes Alive Against Relegation-Threatened Alaves?

Barcelona will host Deportivo Alaves at the Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys on Sunday lunchtime, aiming to stay in the La Liga title race. With Real Madrid and Atletico Madrid ahead in the standings, Hansi Flick’s men cannot afford to drop points, especially against a struggling Alaves side battling relegation.

Alaves have managed just one win in the last three months, with new manager Eduardo Coudet overseeing a series of draws since taking charge. Can the underdogs pull off an upset, or will Barcelona’s attacking power prove too much?

Barcelona vs Alaves: Match Details

• Location: Barcelona, Spain
• Stadium: Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys
• Date: Sunday, February 2
• Kick-off: 13:00 GMT / 08:00 ET / 05:00 PT
• Referee: Jose Luis Munuera Montero
• VAR: Juan Luis Pulido Santana

Head-to-Head Record (Last 5 Games)

• Barcelona Wins: 4
• Alaves Wins: 0
• Draws: 1
• Last Meeting: Alaves 0-3 Barcelona (October 6, 2024) – La Liga

Recent Form (All Competitions)

Barcelona

• ⚖️ Barcelona 2-2 Atalanta (29/01/25)
• ✅ Barcelona 7-1 Valencia (26/01/25)
• ✅ Benfica 4-5 Barcelona (21/01/25)
• ⚖️ Getafe 1-1 Barcelona (18/01/25)
• ✅ Barcelona 5-1 Real Betis (15/01/25)

Alaves

• ⚖️ Alaves 1-1 Celta Vigo (27/01/25)
• ✅ Real Betis 1-3 Alaves (18/01/25)
• ❌ Alaves 0-1 Girona (11/01/25)
• ⚖️ Valencia 2-2 Alaves (22/12/24)
• ⚖️ Alaves 1-1 Athletic Bilbao (15/12/24)

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Barcelona Team News & Predicted Lineup

Barcelona will be without Marc-Andre ter Stegen, who is still recovering from an ACL injury. Despite some costly mistakes, Wojciech Szczesny remains the first-choice goalkeeper. Marc Bernal is also out long-term, while Dani Olmo and Andreas Christensen face fitness concerns. However, Inigo Martinez is available for selection.

Barcelona Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

GK: Szczesny
DEF: Kounde – Araujo – Cubarsi – Balde
MID: Casado – Pedri
ATT: Yamal – Gavi – Raphinha
ST: Lewandowski

Alaves Team News & Predicted Lineup

Alaves are also dealing with injuries. First-choice goalkeeper Antonio Sivera remains sidelined with a broken hand. Centre-back Abdel Abqar is suspended after picking up his tenth yellow card of the season. Joan Jordan is doubtful due to a muscular issue.

Alaves Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1)

GK: Owono
DEF: Tenaglia – Mourino – Diarra – Sanchez
MID: Blanco – Guevara
ATT: Vicente – Guridi – Conechny
ST: Garcia

Barcelona vs Alaves: Score Prediction

Barcelona have dominated this fixture, with Alaves last winning in 2016. Despite their inconsistency this season, Flick’s team should have too much attacking power for Alaves to handle. Expect goals from Lewandowski, Yamal, and Gavi in a comfortable home win.

Prediction: Barcelona 4-1 Alaves

Your Predictions? Can Barcelona Avoid an Upset?

• Will Lewandowski continue his scoring form?
• Can Alaves pull off a shock result?
• Who will be the standout performer in this game?

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