In the La Liga match between Sevilla and Deportivo Alaves on the 12th of January 2024, Deportivo Alaves clinched a 3-2 victory in a roller-coaster contest which saw five total goals exchanged between the teams. Analyzing the statistical data at our disposal, several decisive factors shaped the match's outcome.

Dominance in terms of goals was found with Deportivo Alaves, who were the decisive side netting the ball in the first half with two goals scored at the 25th and 39th minutes. This early advantage put Sevilla on the back foot and allowed Alaves to control the pace of the game. However, a tenacious second-half response from Sevilla saw them equalize with goals at the 69th and 81st minute, revealing their resilience and ability to perform under pressure. Yet, Deportivo Alaves capitalized on the match's high pace to score the decisive goal at the 89th minute, thus ensuring their victory.

Discipline and control of the game were key aspects that contributed to Alaves' win. Sevilla was caught offside five times, a stat suggesting their positional play may have lacked discipline and resulted in loss of potential goal-scoring opportunities. In contrast, Alaves had zero offsides, reflecting a more strategic and disciplined approach. In terms of booked players, Sevilla accumulated four yellow cards, significantly higher than the two received by Alaves. Despite Sevilla's greater aggression, evidenced in the higher number of fouls (12 vs 13), this did not translate into dominance or deter Alaves from their game plan.

In regards to set pieces, it was closely contested. Sevilla had a slight edge with five corner kicks against Alaves' four. However, this advantage did not translate into more goals which is a crucial area to improve upon for Sevilla.

The game could have easily swung in Sevilla's favor had they maintained greater discipline, reducing offside instances and making the most of their set-piece opportunities. Alaves, on the other hand, proved effective with their tactical discipline and clinical goal-scoring, securing three crucial away points.

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