All eyes will be on RCDE Stadium when Espanyol host Deportivo Alaves in the 22nd round of La Liga on Friday, 30 January 2026.
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Espanyol vs Alaves predictions: Low-scoring affair
Key stats
- Fewer than three goals were scored in seven of Espanyol's last nine matches.
- Deportivo Alaves have lost four consecutive trips to this stadium.
- At least five cards were awarded in five of Espanyol's last seven matches..
Correct score prediction: Espanyol 1-0 Alaves
Deportivo Alaves have lost seven consecutive away games in La Liga. They failed to score in five of those defeats, four of which ended 1-0.
Keeping in mind that Alaves lost their last four trips to this stadium, we are leaning toward Espanyol for the win, despite their poor recent run of results.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Espanyol priced as favourites
- HOME: 1/1 (2.00) – 50%
- DRAW: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
- AWAY: 16/5 (4.20) – 23.8%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Things have not gone swimmingly for Espanyol in recent weeks, as they are currently on a four-match winless streak (D1, L3). However, Manolo Gonzalez's troops are currently having one of their best La Liga campaigns and are fifth in the Spanish top flight.
On the other hand, 15th-placed Alaves halted their five-game winless run in La Liga with a 2-1 victory over Real Betis last time out. They have been the league's worst travellers with a 1-1-8 win-draw-loss record on the road.
Ahead of this skirmish, Espanyol are the expected winners at 1/1 (2.00). Teams with these odds generally have a 50% probability of winning.
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Also, keeping in mind that five of Espanyol's last seven games went above the 4.5-card threshold, over 4.5 total cards has an appealing look at 21/20 (2.05). That one has a 48.8% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Alaves to complete the sweep?
Espanyol suffered a 2-1 defeat in the reverse fixture a couple of months ago. However, they have been the dominant side in recent clashes between these sides, winning four of the last six H2Hs.
Spain La Liga 02/11/25
CD Alaves
Espanyol
Spain La Liga 22/02/25
CD Alaves
Espanyol
Spain La Liga 14/09/24
Espanyol
CD Alaves
Spain La Liga 11/05/22
CD Alaves
Espanyol
Spain La Liga 22/09/21
Espanyol
CD Alaves
Espanyol preview: No new injury concerns
Omar El Hilali will return to the squad after missing the last encounter against Valencia due to suspension, but Espanyol remain without the services of midfielder Javi Puado because of a serious cruciate ligament injury.
Predicted lineup: Dmitrovic (GK), El Hilali, Calero, Cabrera, Romero, Jofre, Gonzalez, Lozano, Terrats, Fernandez & Garcia.
Last five matches
- Valencia 3-2 Espanyol
- Espanyol 0-2 Girona
- Levante 1-1 Espanyol
- Espanyol 0-2 Barcelona
- Athletic Bilbao 1-2 Espanyol
Alaves preview: Eyeing back-to-back wins for the first time this season
Alaves, on the other hand, have no confirmed absentees for this game, but Denis Suarez is an injury doubt for the visitors, with the former Barcelona forward struggling to overcome a muscular problem.
Facundo Garces is serving a long-term FIFA ban and so continues to remain unavailable for selection until September.
Predicted lineup: Sivera (GK), Tenaglia, Protesoni, Pacheco, Otto, Guridi, Blanco, Ibanez, Alena, Boye & Martinez.
Last five matches
- Alaves 2-1 Real Betis
- Atletico Madrid 1-0 Alaves
- Alaves 2-0 Rayo Vallecano
- Villarreal 3-1 Alaves
- Alaves 1-1 Real Oviedo
Player to watch: Toni Martinez
With the sale of Carlos Vicente to Birmingham, Alaves will turn to Toni Martinez to provide goals on Friday. The former Porto forward has three goals in his last four appearances and will fancy his chances against Espanyol.