Alavés has shown some resilience at home recently, and their counterattacks can be effective against possession-oriented teams. Barcelona is generally stronger on the road, but their fast-paced, midfield-dependent style struggles to break down well-organized low blocks. Alavés is relatively solid in midfield support and wide-area defense, limiting short-pass penetration. Considering recent form and head-to-head trends, Alavés has some backing when receiving a slight handicap. Recommendation: Alavés +0.25