Barcelona already secured the title last week with a win in El Clásico, while Alavés is desperately fighting for survival (18th place). Despite the difference in class, the hosts have serious motivation – they need to escape the relegation zone, which often pushes underdogs to take risks. Moreover, in four of their last five head-to-head matches at Alavés, both teams have scored, and the champions, celebrating their title, can afford to play more relaxed than usual.
The statistics point to high-scoring football from both sides. Alavés scores an average of 1.2 goals per game at home, while Barcelona have conceded in four of their last five La Liga away matches. Meanwhile, the visiting team's attack is in excellent form – Barça has scored in 21 of their last 22 matches, but there will certainly be significant rotations today. Even if the champions field their second-string team, the Blaugrana attack is too good not to score, and the home team, with the support of the stands, will find their moment to score.
