Espanyol vs Deportivo Alaves Prediction and Betting Tips | 14th September 2024

The 2024-25 edition of La Liga is back in action with another set of matches this weekend as Deportivo Alaves lock horns with Espanyol in a crucial encounter at the Estadio Cornella-El Prat on Saturday. Both teams can pack a punch on their day and will want to win this game.

Espanyol vs Deportivo Alaves Preview

Espanyol are in 14th place in the La Liga standings and have not been at their best over the past year. The hosts defeated Rayo Vallecano by a 2-1 scoreline in their previous game and will look to achieve a similar result this weekend.

Deportivo Alaves, on the other hand, are in sixth place in the league table and have punched above their weight so far this season. The away side defeated Las Palmas by a 2-0 scoreline last week and will be confident ahead of this fixture.

Espanyol vs Deportivo Alaves Head-to-Head and Key Numbers

Espanyol and Deportivo Alaves are on an even footing as far as the head-to-head record is concerned and have won eight matches apiece out of the last 22 matches played between the two teams.
Espanyol are unbeaten in their last seven matches at home against Deportivo Alaves in La Liga - their longest such run against them in the top flight.
Deportivo Alaves won the previous match between the two teams in La Liga by a 2-1 scoreline in May 2022 and could secure consecutive league victories against Espanyol for the first time in their history.
Deportivo Alaves have picked up seven points from their four La Liga games this season - their joint-highest points tally at this stage of the season since the turn of the century.

Espanyol vs Deportivo Alaves Prediction

Deportivo Alaves have been in excellent form this season and will be intent on making the most of their purple patch. Carlos Vicente has been a revelation for his side and will look to make an impact this weekend.

Espanyol are yet to hit their stride in La Liga and will need to be wary of their opponents on Saturday. Deportivo Alaves are in better form and should be able to win this game.

Prediction: Espanyol 1-2 Deportivo Alaves

Espanyol vs Deportivo Alaves Betting Tips

Tip 1: Result - Deportivo Alaves to win

Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals - Yes

Tip 3: Deportivo Alaves to score first - Yes

Tip 4: Carlos Vicente to score - Yes