Sevilla FC face Deportivo Alavés this Friday, 6 November, at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán in a La Liga match the home side need to rebuild confidence. The fixture, part of the 12th round, kicks off at 21:00 local time and will be broadcast on DAZN LaLiga.

Sevilla arrive following a 3-1 defeat away to Getafe on Tuesday, a result that leaves them sixth in the table with 17 points, 13 behind leaders Barcelona. Their goal difference stands at 17 for and 19 against. The manager could make changes after that setback, though the starting lineup last time out featured O. Vlachodimos, Juan Iglesias, Andrés Castrín, Kike Salas, G. Suazo, C. Ejuke, L. Agoumé, Y. Fofana, Félix Correia, L. Stassin and Isaac. Kike Salas scored Sevilla's lone goal at Getafe, assisted by Félix Correia.

Alavés, for their part, sit tenth with 12 points and are on a run of five matches without a win, drawing two and losing three. Their last outing was a heavy 6-1 loss at Barcelona. The Basque side lined up against Barça with Sivera, Jonny, N. Tenaglia, V. Koski, Yusi, Angel Pérez, C. Benavídez, Guevara, Denis Suárez, A. Rebbach and L. Boyé in a 4-5-1 formation.

Season context

Inconsistency has characterised Sevilla's start to the campaign, with two wins, a draw and two defeats in their last five official matches. Before the Getafe loss, they recorded a 3-0 win over Hortaleza in the Copa del Rey and a 2-0 home victory against Osasuna. However, they also suffered a heavy 4-1 defeat at the Santiago Bernabéu and played out a thrilling 3-3 draw at Levante.

Friday's clash represents a clear opportunity to pick up points at home and close in on the European places. The team has scored in 11 of their 12 league matches this season, averaging 1.42 goals per game. Following the match against Alavés, Sevilla will travel to face Real Betis at the Benito Villamarín next Sunday in a key derby. Alavés, with evident defensive issues having conceded 17 goals in 11 matches, present as an opponent to target. The game is part of a packed November schedule, with upcoming fixtures available on our fixtures page.

The last meeting between the sides ended in a Sevilla victory last season. The team now managed by Quique Sánchez Flores will aim to change that pattern. Sevilla, meanwhile, will rely on home advantage and the spark of their forwards to end the week with three points.