Alaves will host Celta Vigo at the Mendizorrotza on the Matchday 36 of the 2021-22 La Liga season. Check out the match preview, prediction, and odds.
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Bookmaker Ratings prediction one – Alaves double chance – 1.34
Bookmaker Ratings prediction two – Total Goals under 2.5 – 1.75
If Alaves want to battle to survive in La Liga, this game is a must-win for them; otherwise, they will become the first team to be relegated from La Liga 2021/22 season.
After checking the stats, we can say that this match is heading for a low-scoring outcome. Both sides have found scoring goals a struggle this season, averaging approximately just one goal per game.
Moreover, Alaves have seen under 2.5 goals in 11 of their last 13 matches against Espanyol in all competitions.
Alaves are on the brink of La Liga relegation after they lost 4-0 away at Celta Vigo last weekend.
A month ago Los Babazorros have sacked head coach Jose Luis Mendilibar appointing Julio Velazquez, with hope, that he will be reviving a team that was already in the relegation places.
Although the efforts of the manager and players, the result has not been as expected. Alaves rooted to the bottom on 28 points, six behind 17th-placed Granada, with three fixtures remaining.
?️♂️ The team will be training at 10:30h today and tomorrow at 17:30h to prepare this Wednesday’s #AlavésEspanyol ⚽#GoazenGlorioso ? pic.twitter.com/Mr6CrPncn2
— Deportivo Alavés ???? (@alaveseng)
On the other hand, Espanyol played out a 1-1 draw against Osasuna at home in their previous La Liga fixture to extend their winless streak to four (D1 L3).
Vincente Moreno’s side sit in 13th place on 40 points, having secured their place in the next Spanish Primera season.
Moreover, the Catalan side and their upcoming opponents Alaves are the worst away teams in La Liga’s 2021/22 campaign, with just only one win in 16 fixtures.
Match Facts
- Alaves haven’t lost any of their last 2 home fixtures
- The Catalans have lost 5 of their last 6 away league games
Head to Head
- LAL: Espanyol 1:0 Alaves (22/09/21)
- LAL: Espanyol 2:0 Alaves (13/06/20)
- LAL: Alaves 0:0 Espanyol (25/08/19)
Safe Bets
If you are looking for a safe bet, you can try the host’s Goal handicap (0). This bet has odds of 1.59 at Vbet.
Alaves vs Espanyol Team News
For the hosts, John Guidetti is doubtful through injury whereas Ximo Navarro is suspended
El nostre 2⃣1⃣. pic.twitter.com/I3WWM1Q4i9
— RCD Espanyol de Barcelona (@RCDEspanyol)
On the other hand, Espanyol’s Keidi Bare and Oscar Gill will not be fit for this match, while Adria Pedrosa is doubtful.
Predicted lineups
Alaves:Pacheco; Navarro, Laguardia, Lejeune, Duarte, Escalante, Loum, Mendez, Garcia, Rioja, Joselu
Espanyol: Lopez; Calero, Gomez, Cabrera, Vidal, Darder, Herrera, Morlanes, Vilhena, Puado, Wu
Most popular FAQ for Alaves vs Espanyol
Who won the last meeting between these clubs?
The last match between these clubs ended in a 1:0 win for Espanyol in September 2021.
Where will this fixture be played?
This fixture will be played at the Mendizorrotza
Where to Watch?
La Liga TV, Movistar +
Which bookmaker has the best odds for this game?
We recommend checking out the odds at Vbet for Alaves vs Espanyol
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