Alaves 4-3 Sevilla – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates Sevilla at 40% — recent form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this Alaves vs Sevilla encounter.
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Full Analysis
Estadio de Mendizorroza plays host to Alaves versus Sevilla in La Liga (matchday 2). Kick-off: Monday 21 August 2023 at 19:00 UK time.
Form & Momentum
Alaves have collected 0.00 PPG across their last 1 games: 0W 0D 1L. Last five: L. They are averaging 0.00 goals per game and conceding 1.00 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market.
Sevilla's record over their last 10 games: 4W 2D 4L (1.40 PPG). Last five: D D L L L. Their scoring rate of 1.30 per game is modest, conceding 1.20 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 3 clean sheets from 10 outings (30%). Both teams have scored in 60% of their games — a noteworthy BTTS rate that supports the Yes market.
Sevilla's form when playing away from home: 4W 2D 4L across their last 10 road games (1.40 PPG). Away from home they average 1.20 goals scored and 1.50 conceded per game. 4 clean sheets from their last 10 away games (40%) shows they are capable of shutting up shop on the road.
On a straight form reading, Sevilla are the stronger side — 1.40 PPG clear of the hosts (1.40 vs 0.00). Backing them with draw insurance is the conservative play if the outright away price appears short.
H2H Analysis
The head-to-head record is closely matched — across the 2 H2H matches in our data, the wins are level at 0 apiece, with 2 draws. Neither side has a commanding advantage. With only 2 H2H matches to go on, treat this as a light input.
The 2 H2H matches in our data averaged 2.0 goals per game — a neutral rate that gives no strong lean on the goals market from the H2H alone. The most recent of those, on 4 Mar 2022, ended Alaves 0–0 Sevilla — a draw.
The head-to-head data offers no strong steer in either the result or goals markets. Form, the model and current market pricing should carry more weight for this fixture.
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects Alaves 1.11 xG and Sevilla 1.30 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: Alaves attack 0.860 / defence 1.150 | Sevilla attack 1.073 / defence 0.998. League average goals — home 1.290 / away 1.052. Data: built from Alaves's last 1 games and Sevilla's last 39. Some of those games are older results, so treat these probabilities as directional rather than precise.
Result probabilities: Alaves 31% | Draw 29% | Sevilla 40%. Fair-value odds: Alaves 3.23 | Draw 3.46 | Sevilla 2.49. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome reaches 45%. The draw at 29% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 43% | BTTS Yes probability 49% | Total xG 2.41. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 57% — total xG of 2.41 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS No at 51% is only a slight lean — the model gives both sides a fair chance of scoring, so No isn't a clear standalone call.
Picks & Verdict
On the Poisson output, Sevilla are the pick at 40% — marginal model lean. Recent form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw probability of 29% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on Sevilla if the outright odds are short. The opposing side holds a 31% win probability per the model — this is not a banker and should be staked accordingly.
On the goals line, Poisson's 2.41 combined xG gives a 57% probability to Under 2.5 — reasonable conviction, supported by recent form (Alaves's last 1 games and Sevilla's last 10 away games) averaging 1.9 goals per game.
The Poisson model's sample (Alaves 1 games, Sevilla 39) includes some older results, so its projections carry extra uncertainty — weight recent form and the odds accordingly.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: Alaves vs Sevilla | Competition: La Liga, matchday 2 | Venue: Estadio de Mendizorroza • Kick-off: Monday 21 August 2023 at 19:00 UK time • Data inputs: head-to-head data, recent form (overall and home/away), the Poisson prediction model and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: Alaves 31% | Draw 29% | Sevilla 40% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 43% (Under 57%) | BTTS Yes 49% (No 51%) | xG Alaves 1.11 / Sevilla 1.30 • Poisson strength factors: Alaves attack 0.860 / def 1.150 | Sevilla attack 1.073 / def 0.998 | league avg home 1.290 / away 1.052 • Poisson stance: Sevilla (40%) — low confidence — close contest
🧮 Prediction Model
1.11
Alaves xG
Expected Goals
1.30
Sevilla xG
49%
BTTS
70%
Over 1.5
43%
Over 2.5
22%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Alaves vs Sevilla FAQs
What time does Alaves vs Sevilla kick off?
Alaves vs Sevilla kicked off at 19:00 UK time on Monday 21 August 2023 at Estadio de Mendizorroza.
What was the final score in Alaves vs Sevilla?
Alaves 4 - 3 Sevilla.
Where is Alaves vs Sevilla being played?
The match is being played at Estadio de Mendizorroza.
What competition is Alaves vs Sevilla part of?
Alaves vs Sevilla is a La Liga fixture (matchday 2) (Spain).
Who is favourite to win Alaves vs Sevilla?
Our statistical model gives Alaves a 31% chance of winning, Sevilla a 40% chance, and a 29% chance of a draw — making Sevilla the favourite.
Will both teams score in Alaves vs Sevilla?
Our model estimates a 49% probability that both Alaves and Sevilla will score, so it leans towards BTTS No (51%).
Will Alaves vs Sevilla have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 43%, so it leans towards under 2.5 goals (57%).
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
Alaves's attacking strength (0.86x league average) is weighed against Sevilla's defensive record (1.00x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.11. Flip it around — Sevilla's attack (1.07x) against Alaves's defence (1.15x) — and the away total comes out at 1.30.
These ratings are built from Alaves's last 1 games and Sevilla's last 39, a sample that still includes some older results.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 14.7%. Close behind: 0-0 (10.7%), 0-1 (10.0%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 35% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
Sevilla Win
31%
3.23
29%
3.46
40%
2.49
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 1
13.0%
Draw
Most likely
0 – 1
11.7%
Away win
1 – 0
10.0%
Home win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.11
Alaves xG
Total xG
2.41
1.30
Sevilla xG
3.23
31%
Home win
3.46
29%
Draw
2.49
40%
Away win
Goals Markets
69%
Over 1.5
1.45
31%
Under 1.5
3.23
43%
Over 2.5
2.33
57%
Under 2.5
1.75
22%
Over 3.5
4.55
78%
Under 3.5
1.28
10%
Over 4.5
10.00
90%
Under 4.5
1.11
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
49%
BTTS Yes
2.02
51%
BTTS No
1.98
Clean Sheet
27%
3.66
33%
3.03
Win to Nil
8%
11.84
13%
7.54
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 9.0 | 11.7 | 7.6 | 3.3 | 1.1 | 0.3 |
| 1 | 10.0 | 13.0 | 8.4 | 3.6 | 1.2 | 0.3 |
| 2 | 5.5 | 7.2 | 4.7 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.2 |
| 3 | 2.0 | 2.7 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| 4 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Alaves vs Sevilla Prediction FAQs
What is the most likely scoreline for Alaves vs Sevilla?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.7%.
How many goals are Alaves and Sevilla expected to score?
The model projects 1.11 expected goals for Alaves and 1.30 for Sevilla, a combined total of 2.41.
How confident is the prediction model for Alaves vs Sevilla?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 40%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
Alaves come into this having played 1 games, going 0W 0D 1L for 0.00 points per game. Their last five reads L.
On the other side, Sevilla sit at 0.00 PPG from 1 outings (0W 0D 1L), a run that reads L across their last five.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 0.00 PPG for Alaves against 0.00 for Sevilla. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
Alaves are averaging 0.00 goals scored and 1.00 conceded per game recently; Sevilla are on 1.00 scored and 2.00 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: Alaves have seen both teams score in 0% of their recent games; Sevilla in 100%.
Last 1 Results
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
Alaves
Early Season
Sevilla
Early Season
Alaves (Home) vs Sevilla (Away)
Home games only for the home side · Away games only for the away side
Alaves
Early Season
Sevilla
Early Season
No results found for this venue split.
No results found for this venue split.
❓ Alaves vs Sevilla Form FAQs
What form are Alaves and Sevilla in coming into this match?
Alaves have gone 0W 0D 1L in their last 1 games (0.00 PPG), while Sevilla have gone 0W 0D 1L in their last 1 (0.00 PPG).
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
We have 9 H2H matches between these sides on record, dating back to November 2021 — enough to show some patterns. All of them came in La Liga. The most recent was as recently as 6 November 2026, so it is a fresh reference point.
Records & Recent Trends
The most recent 2 H2H matches in our data have all been drawn — an unusually settled run for this fixture.
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, Alaves have gone 2W 1D 1L from the 4 H2H matches in our data played on their own ground against Sevilla — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 9 Meetings
3
Alaves
5
Draws
1
Sevilla
Recent Meetings
❓ Alaves vs Sevilla H2H FAQs
What is the head-to-head record between Alaves and Sevilla?
Across the 9 head-to-head matches in our data, Alaves have won 3, Sevilla have won 1, and 5 have been drawn.
When did Alaves and Sevilla last play each other?
The most recent meeting in our data was on 6 November 2026: Sevilla 0-0 Alaves.
Who has won more matches between Alaves and Sevilla?
Alaves have the better head-to-head record, with 3 wins from the 9 head-to-head matches in our data.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = Alaves home games / Sevilla away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Alaves vs Sevilla Trading FAQs
Do both teams usually score in Alaves and Sevilla matches?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 0% of Alaves's recent matches and 100% of Sevilla's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Are Alaves and Sevilla matches usually high-scoring?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 0% of Alaves's recent games and 100% of Sevilla's, pointing to a tighter contest.
Do Alaves and Sevilla matches tend to have early goals?
There has been at least one first-half goal in 100% of Alaves's recent matches and 0% of Sevilla's — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shock result as Alaves defy the odds to beat Sevilla 4-3.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
Alaves beat Sevilla 4-3 at Estadio de Mendizorroza, Regular Season - 2, in the La Liga. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting Alaves 1.11 xG and Sevilla 1.30 xG, a combined 2.41. The scoreboard read 4-3 for 7 actual goals. Alaves beat their projection by 2.9 — clinical relative to the chances the model priced in. Sevilla outscored their 1.30 projection by 1.7. Those figures were built on strength ratings of Alaves attack 0.86 / defence 1.15 against Sevilla attack 1.07 / defence 1.00, drawn from 1/39 games (Blended).
On the result, the model split it Alaves 31% | Draw 29% | Sevilla 40%, with Sevilla to win its most likely call at 40%. The actual Alaves win had been the model's second-ranked read at 31%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 43%. The game delivered 7, so it went over — against the model's lean. Over 1.5 had been 70% and landed. Over 3.5 was 22% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 49% and the match saw both sides score — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 50% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (Alaves 0%, Sevilla 100%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 50%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — Alaves 0.00 PPG, Sevilla 0.00 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the Alaves win broke the near-deadlock. Alaves scored 4 against a 0.00 average — above their attacking norm and shipped 3 against a 1.00 concession average — a leakier day than usual. Sevilla scored 3 against a 1.00 average — above their attacking norm and shipped 4 against a 2.00 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 0 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss). This one broke away from the data — most of the pre-match signals were overturned by how the ninety minutes actually played out.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.
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