Preview: Espanyol vs Deportivo Alaves Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | LaLiga 2025-26
Can Manolo Gonzales take Espanyol back to winning ways after two consecutive defeats?
The RCDE Stadium in Barcelona, Spain, gears up to host the LaLiga Matchweek 22 fixture featuring the home team RCD Espanyol and Deportivo Alaves.
The Periquitos are placed fifth in the La Liga points table, and they would be keen to reduce the point deficit with the top four teams. They are coming after back-to-back defeats against Girona and Valencia. They are led by Spanish gaffer Manolo Gonzalez, who has been promoted from the reserves team.
Alaves are placed 15th in the points table and are just a point above the relegation zone. Any further hiccups could badly affect their survival hopes. They have won just a solitary game against Real Betis in the last few fixtures. They are led by former Celta Vigo and Atletico Mineiro gaffer Eduardo Coudet.
Kick-off:
- Location: Barcelona, Spain
- Stadium: RCDE Stadium
- Date: Saturday, January 31
- Kick-off Time: 1:30 a.m. IST
- Referee: TBD
- VAR: In use
Players to Watch
Carlos Romero (RCD Espanyol)
The Spanish left back has been their best player so far this season. He is currently on loan at the club from Villareal and would be keen to contribute to making those overlapping runs from the left flank of the pitch. In 20 games, he has scored 4 goals and given 2 assists.
Carlos Vicente (Alaves)
The Spanish winger from Zaragoza joined Alaves in 2024 and, since then, has been their key player. At a time when the team is facing a tough fight for survival, all eyes will be on Vicente to create more opportunities from the right flank. In 21 games, he has scored 5 goals.
Match Facts
- Espanyol won the last fixture when these two sides last met in Barcelona.
- Julian Arcas from Espanyol is the leading goalscorer in this fixture.
- Alaves got the better of Espanyol in their last meeting.
RCD Espanyol vs Deportivo Alaves: Betting Tips and Odds
- Espanyol to win the match – 19/20 with bet365
- Pere Milla to score a goal – 12/5 with bet365
- RCD Espanyol 3-1 Deportivo Alaves – 18/1 with bet365
Injury and Team News
The home side will miss the presence of Javier Puado in the next game.
Denis Suarez will be absent for the next game against Espanyol.
Head-to-Head
Total matches: 41
Espanyol won: 18
Alaves won: 15
Draws: 08
Predicted Lineups
RCD Espanyol predicted lineup (4-4-2)
Dmitrovic (GK); Sanchez, Calero, Cabrera, Romero; Carreras, Gonzalez, Lozano, Terrats; Fernandes, Milla
Alaves predicted lineup (4-4-2)
Sivera (GK); Tenaglia, Benavidez, Pacheco, Castro; Vicente, Bianco, Ibanez, Alena; Boye, Martinez
Match Prediction
Despite Espanyol coming after two consecutive defeats, we expect the home team to triumph in the next game against Alaves
Prediction: RCD Espanyol 3-1 Deportivo Alaves
Telecast Details
India: FanCode
UK: Premier Sports
USA: ESPN+
Nigeria: SuperSport
When and where is the RCD Espanyol vs Deportivo Alaves game?
The match will take place on 31 January 2026, 1:30 am IST at RCDE Arena
Where to watch LaLiga in India?
The match can be viewed live on Fancode in India.
Where to watch LaLiga in the USA?
The match can be viewed live on ESPN in the USA.
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