La Liga action continues on Friday as Espanyol welcomes Alavés to the RCDE Stadium in a matchup that could prove pivotal for both sides. Espanyol will be desperate to halt their poor start to 2026, while Alavés arrive looking to build on a rare recent victory. Read on for our full preview and prediction for Espanyol vs Alaves.
Despite their recent slump, Espanyol remain fifth in the standings, while Alavés sit 15th, still looking over their shoulders in the relegation battle. MatchPlug brings you the latest odds, analysis, and insights for Espanyol vs Alavés.
Betting Preview for Espanyol vs Alavés
● Venue: RCDE Stadium
● Date: Friday (La Liga Matchday Fixture)
● Time: 21:00 CET
● Teams to play: Espanyol vs Alavés
● Odds as provided by: 1XBet
Betting On Espanyol
● 1XBet Spread: -0.5
● 1XBet Moneyline: 1.85
● 1XBet Over/Under: Over 2.5
Espanyol are enduring a difficult start to 2026, having failed to win any of their four league matches so far (D1, L3). Their latest setback was a 3-2 defeat away to Valencia, following earlier losses to Girona and Barcelona, and a draw against Levante.
Home form has also dipped, with back-to-back home defeats, but the Parakeets will take confidence from their strong historical record in this fixture. Espanyol have won each of their last four home meetings with Alavés, and this presents an ideal opportunity to reset their campaign.
Betting On Alavés
● 1XBet Spread: +0.5
● 1XBet Moneyline: 4.40
● 1XBet Over/Under: Under 2.5
Alavés arrive off the back of a 2-1 home win against Real Betis, their first league victory of 2026. That result lifted confidence, but serious doubts remain over their away form.
El Glorioso have managed just one win in 10 away league matches, making them the worst travelers in La Liga. They have also lost seven of their last nine visits to Espanyol, failing to win any of those games. Recent away form is particularly worrying, with three consecutive away league defeats.
MatchPlug Prediction for Espanyol vs Alavés
Espanyol may be struggling for momentum, but this fixture offers them the perfect chance to get back on track. Their dominance over Alavés at home, combined with the visitors’ woeful away record, tilts the balance heavily in the hosts’ favor.
While Alavés come into this match on a high after beating Betis, their poor performances on the road suggest that confidence may be short-lived.
Final Prediction: Espanyol to Win
