LaLiga: Espanyol vs Deportivo Alaves – Betting preview

Ace Football previews the LaLiga round 5 match between Espanyol and Deportivo Alaves and offers team stats, betting tips and the latest odds.

When Deportivo Alaves come to RCDE Stadium for the LaLiga match this coming Saturday, Espanyol will be hoping to use their home advantage to their advantage.

Looking at the LaLiga standings, the current difference between the sides is three points and eight places.

Form: Espanyol vs Deportivo Alaves

Espanyol Form

In their last three matches, Espanyol lost 0-1 against Real Sociedad, drew 0-0 against Atletico Madrid, before winning 2-1 against Rayo Vallecano. Espanyol managed to win two of their past six home matches in the LaLiga. In the remaining four, they drew two and lost two, as they scored 11 and conceded 12 goals.

Deportivo Alaves Form

Deportivo Alaves look well suited to take on any opponent as their last three matches ended with a draw and two wins. They started off drawing 0-0 with Real Betis, before downing first Real Sociedad by 1-2, then Las Palmas in a 2-0 win. Deportivo Alaves won twice, while also recording one draw, and three defeats in their last six away matches in the LaLiga. The scoreline from these matches says 11 goals conceded and five scored.

Betting stats for Espanyol and Deportivo Alaves

Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Espanyol and Deportivo Alaves. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.

In-form players: Espanyol vs Deportivo Alaves

Having scored just once lately in the LaLiga, Javier Puado will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. Deportivo Alaves hope Carlos Vicente can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of three LaLiga goals in his last six LaLiga games.

Betting markets: Espanyol vs Deportivo Alaves

Full-time result

Espanyol won five of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at RCDE Stadium. They drew four and lost one as well, while Deportivo Alaves won four of their last 10 games away. They drew two and lost four. Espanyol have not lost to Deportivo Alaves in 8 consecutive home meetings.

Both teams to score

Amazingly, Espanyol scored the first goal of the match in just three out of the last ten games at home. Deportivo Alaves got the opening goal in five out of their last ten away games. Espanyol managed the first goal of the game in only three of those 10 previous games played. Meanwhile, Deportivo Alaves were first on target in six of their last 10 outings. Espanyol have scored in 3 consecutive home meetings with Deportivo Alaves.

Total goals

Over 2.5 goals happened in two of Espanyol’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of 0.6 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in four of Deportivo Alaves’s previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 1.2 goals in these matches.

Recommended tip: Espanyol vs Deportivo Alaves

To sum up, the upcoming match between Espanyol and Deportivo Alaves seems to be a good betting opportunity. Considering the above statements, we have come up with a betting prediction for this LaLiga game.

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