Espanyol vs Alavés Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 30 Jan 2026
La Liga Betting Preview: Espanyol vs Alavés
Espanyol host Alavés at RCDE Stadium, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Friday 30 January.
Our opinion is that Espanyol will prove too strong in all departments and we’ll therefore take the -115 that they beat Alavés. This Full-Time Result bet looks like a value proposition.
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Espanyol have been beaten in back-to-back La Liga games. Away from home, they recently suffered a 3-2 loss against Valencia at Estadio Mestalla. Manolo Gonzalez's team had most of the ball recording 54% possession and six shots on target, with Ramon Terrats and Jose Copete (own goal) each scoring one goal.
Deportivo Alavés have lost seven consecutive away games. Their most recent appearance was a 2-1 home win over Real Betis at Estadio Mendizorroza. Los Babazorros managed nine shots on goal and had 45% possession, with Carlos Vicente and Antonio Martinez finding the net.
Head-to-Head Statistics
The last head-to-head saw Alavés claim a 2-1 home win over Espanyol at Estadio Mendizorroza. In the previous 8 H2H games, there have been five Espanyol wins, two Alavés victories and a draw.
| La Liga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | Espanyol |
21 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 25 | 25 | 0 | 25:25 | 34 |
| 15 | Alavés |
21 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 18 | 26 | -8 | 18:26 | 22 |
Espanyol have 5 wins, 4 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.0 goals from 4.0 shots on goal and 11.1 attempts. The Barcelona outfit have averaged 42.9% possession, 346.4 passes and 4.5 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.2 goals from 3.9 shots on goal, 11.7 attempts and 5.2 corners.
Carlos Romero, Pere Milla and Roberto Fernandez are joint-top scorers with 2 goals on the board. Edu Exposito and Tyrhys Dolan have racked up the most assists with 2, while goalkeeper Marko Dmitrovic has 3 clean sheets.
Alavés have 2 victories, 7 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 9.2 attempts, 3.6 shots on goal and 0.7 goals. Eduardo Coudet's side average 47.6% possession, 424.0 passes, 4.3 corners awarded and 5.5 corners against them, while 1.6 goals have been conceded from 4.6 shots on goal and 13.1 attempts.
We’ve seen Antonio Martinez, Carlos Vicente and Lucas Boye score 2 goals each. Lucas Boye, Pablo Ibanez and Antonio Blanco are top assists providers with 1, while Antonio Sivera has recorded one clean sheet in the previous 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Espanyol predicted lineup (4-4-2): Marko Dmitrovic (GK), Ruben Sanchez, Fernando Calero, Leandro Cabrera, Carlos Romero, Jofre Carreras, Urko Gonzalez de Zarate, Pol Lozano, Ramon Terrats, Roberto Fernandez, Pere Milla.
Alavés predicted lineup (4-4-2): Antonio Sivera (GK), Nahuel Tenaglia, Carlos Protesoni, Jon Pacheco, Jonny Otto, Carlos Vicente, Antonio Blanco, Pablo Ibanez, Carles Alena, Antonio Martinez, Lucas Boye.
Espanyol vs Alavés Prediction & Betting Tips
Take on Espanyol vs Alavés with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, corners market insight, key player props and a value-driven bet builder.
Match Prediction
We’re going for a straight pick on Espanyol as we think they’re the likely winners of this La Liga contest. We think the hosts can achieve some kind of victory, with odds of -115 currently available.
The team at Sportsgambler.com are right across the latest La Liga injury news and the form guide also informs our football predictions. This data is combined with the latest stats.
Key Espanyol vs Alavés league stats:
According to the odds, there’s a 53.5% likelihood of our pick winning. However, our research has found that the actual probability is closer to 60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Correct Score Prediction
We’re taking a chance on Espanyol to achieve a 1-0 winning scoreline. Odds of +440 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.
Player Prop Picks
Carlos Romero (Espanyol) has managed two goals in his past five La Liga games. It’s worth a gamble on the +700 for him to be Anytime Goalscorer as there’s plenty of juice in these betting odds.
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Corners Prediction
The 3.5 corners line has been covered by Alavés in four consecutive games, while Espanyol have conceded 5.60 corners on average in their last 5 home matches. We’re going to take the Overs for Alavés Team Corners, with this line standing out and you can get odds of -143.
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Bet Builder Tips
A bet builder always adds excitement and the picks are Espanyol to come out on top, less than three goals in total as well as Alavés to rack up over 3.5 corners.
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Espanyol vs Alavés Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
Espanyol are the shortest price to win this La Liga clash according to the bookies, with the favourites given a 53% probability due to their -115 betting odds. Deportivo Alavés are the outsiders at +360 which suggests a lower likelihood of winning.
The Asian Handicap -0.5 bet means you need your selection to simply win. Espanyol are -114, although Alavés are +0.5 at -109 and you win with the latter if things end in a draw.
When it comes to the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this exciting contest. A viable alternative is betting the BTTS market and opting for the -147 about Both Teams to Score No.
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Favourite Roberto Fernández is now available at +430 to be the First Goalscorer. You will find similar odds apply when it comes to him scoring the last goal.
Espanyol have secured five victories, four defeats and one draw in the previous 10 home games, netting an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 1.30.
Alavés have been defeated in seven straight away matches. Los Babazorros have recorded eight defeats, one victory and one draw in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.40 goals per game and conceding 1.50.
When the sides last met at RCDE Stadium, Espanyol beat Alavés 3-2. For the past 4 H2H meetings at RCDE Stadium, Espanyol have won every time.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Espanyol Home Stats |
5-1-4 | 2.40 | 1.10 | 1.30 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 | |
Alavés Away Stats |
1-1-8 | 1.90 | 0.40 | 1.50 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 7 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- La Liga: 02/11 2025 Alavés 2 Espanyol 1
- La Liga: 22/02 2025 Alavés 0 Espanyol 1
- La Liga: 14/09 2024 Espanyol 3 Alavés 2
- La Liga: 11/05 2022 Alavés 2 Espanyol 1
- La Liga: 22/09 2021 Espanyol 1 Alavés 0
- La Liga: 13/06 2020 Espanyol 2 Alavés 0
- La Liga: 25/08 2019 Alavés 0 Espanyol 0
- La Liga: 13/04 2019 Espanyol 2 Alavés 1
Espanyol League Stats
Alavés League Stats
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 8 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 0.70 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.40 goals scored and 1.50 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 5.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 5.00 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 5.50 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 5.20 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.70 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 42.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 42.60% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 47.60% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 48.80% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Espanyol this season are Pere Milla (6), Carlos Romero (4), Roberto Fernandez (4)
- Top Assistors for Espanyol this season are Edu Exposito (5), Tyrhys Dolan (3), Carlos Romero (2)
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Espanyol vs Alavés Lineups & Team News
Before placing any bets on Espanyol vs Alavés, check the team news first. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed La Liga lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.
Espanyol Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Alavés Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Espanyol Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Alavés Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Previous Espanyol Lineups
Previous Alavés Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Espanyol Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Manolo Gonzalez
Alavés Player Stats & Squad
La Liga Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelona | 21 | 17 | 1 | 3 | 57:22 | 52 |
| 2 | Real Madrid | 21 | 16 | 3 | 2 | 45:17 | 51 |
| 3 | Atlético Madrid | 21 | 13 | 5 | 3 | 38:17 | 44 |
| 4 | Villarreal | 20 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 37:21 | 41 |
| 5 | Espanyol | 21 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 25:25 | 34 |
| 6 | Real Betis | 21 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 34:27 | 32 |
| 7 | Celta Vigo | 21 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 29:23 | 32 |
| 8 | Real Sociedad | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 29:29 | 27 |
| 9 | Osasuna | 21 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 24:25 | 25 |
| 10 | Girona | 21 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 21:35 | 25 |
| 11 | Elche | 21 | 5 | 9 | 7 | 29:29 | 24 |
| 12 | Sevilla | 21 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 28:33 | 24 |
| 13 | Athletic Club | 21 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 20:30 | 24 |
| 14 | Valencia | 21 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 22:33 | 23 |
| 15 | Alavés | 21 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 18:26 | 22 |
| 16 | Rayo Vallecano | 21 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 17:28 | 22 |
| 17 | Getafe | 21 | 6 | 4 | 11 | 16:27 | 22 |
| 18 | Mallorca | 21 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 24:33 | 21 |
| 19 | Levante | 20 | 4 | 5 | 11 | 24:34 | 17 |
| 20 | Real Oviedo | 21 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 11:34 | 13 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlético Madrid | 11 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 26:7 | 31 |
| 2 | Barcelona | 10 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 31:5 | 30 |
| 3 | Real Madrid | 10 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 23:6 | 27 |
| 4 | Villarreal | 11 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 23:9 | 25 |
| 5 | Elche | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 19:10 | 20 |
| 6 | Osasuna | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 18:11 | 20 |
| 7 | Real Betis | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 20:11 | 19 |
| 8 | Espanyol | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 13:14 | 19 |
| 9 | Alavés | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 14:11 | 18 |
| 10 | Valencia | 11 | 4 | 5 | 2 | 15:11 | 17 |
| 11 | Real Sociedad | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 18:16 | 17 |
| 12 | Mallorca | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 14:13 | 16 |
| 13 | Athletic Club | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 10:11 | 16 |
| 14 | Celta Vigo | 11 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 16:13 | 14 |
| 15 | Sevilla | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 16:17 | 13 |
| 16 | Girona | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 10:18 | 13 |
| 17 | Rayo Vallecano | 10 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 8:9 | 12 |
| 18 | Getafe | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 8:9 | 11 |
| 19 | Real Oviedo | 10 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 3:11 | 8 |
| 20 | Levante | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 11:20 | 6 |
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