La Liga· Regular Season - 15· Estadio Mendizorrotza
Alaves
Espanyol6 Dec
Alaves vs Espanyol Prediction & Betting Tips
Sunday, 6 December 2026 · Kick-off
Our prediction
Both teams to score
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Predicted score
1-0
Fair odds
1.96
Expected goals
1.7 - 1.0
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More Alaves vs Espanyol tips
| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH1 +1.5Alaves +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 93% | 1.08 | - |
| 1XAlaves or Draw | 82% | 1.23 | - |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 71% | 1.40 | - |
| AH2 +1.5Espanyol +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 69% | 1.44 | - |
| X2Espanyol or Draw | 56% | 1.78 | - |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 51% | 1.97 | - |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 49% | 2.03 | - |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 49% | 2.05 | - |
| 1Alaves to win | 44% | 2.28 | - |
| XDraw | 38% | 2.65 | - |
| AH1 -1.5Alaves -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 31% | 3.27 | - |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 29% | 3.50 | - |
| 2Espanyol to win | 18% | 5.43 | - |
| AH2 -1.5Espanyol -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 7% | 13.61 | - |
Alaves vs Espanyol preview & analysis
Match preview
Alaves host Espanyol in the La Liga (Regular Season - 15) at Estadio Mendizorrotza on Sunday, 6 December 2026, with kick-off at 16:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Alaves are struggling for results, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 7 and conceding 7. Most recently they lost to Atletico Madrid 1-2 at home. They're 7th in the table with 11 points from 8 games. Espanyol arrive in mixed form, with 1 win, 2 draws and 2 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 6 and conceding 7. Most recently they drew with Malaga 1-1 away. They're 12th in the table with 8 points from 8 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Alaves have won 3, Espanyol have won 3 and 0 ended level. Those games averaged 2.7 goals, and both teams scored in 4 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Alaves narrow favourites: Alaves 44%, draw 38%, Espanyol 18%. We expect around 2.7 goals (1.7 - 1.0 in expected goals), with 51% for over 2.5 and 51% for both teams to score.
Our tip
Both attacks are firing and neither defence has been keeping clean sheets. We expect goals at both ends. Our pick is Both teams to score, which our model rates at a 51% chance. For a bigger price, the most likely correct score is Alaves 1-0 Espanyol.
Recent form
Alaves- 10 OctHAtletico Madrid1-2
- 19 SeptAAthletic Club0-0
- 15 SeptHValencia0-1
- 12 SeptARacing Santander1-2
- 6 SeptHOsasuna5-2
Espanyol- 9 OctAMalaga1-1
- 18 SeptHElche1-3
- 15 SeptARayo Vallecano1-2
- 12 SeptAOsasuna2-0
- 6 SeptHSevilla1-1
Head to head
La Liga table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Barcelona | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | +27 | 24 |
| 2 |  Atletico Madrid | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | +10 | 19 |
| 3 |  Real Betis | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 19 |
| 4 |  Real Madrid | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | +11 | 18 |
| 5 |  Sevilla | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +1 | 14 |
| 6 |  Real Sociedad | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 13 |
| 7 | Alaves | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | +4 | 11 |
| 8 |  Deportivo La Coruna | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | +1 | 10 |
| 9 |  Celta Vigo | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | +2 | 8 |
| 10 |  Athletic Club | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | +1 | 8 |
| 11 |  Villarreal | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| 12 | Espanyol | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| 13 |  Rayo Vallecano | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -5 | 8 |
| 14 |  Getafe | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -6 | 8 |
| 15 |  Racing Santander | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -10 | 8 |
| 16 |  Osasuna | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -10 | 8 |
| 17 |  Levante | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -4 | 6 |
| 18 |  Elche | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -6 | 6 |
| 19 |  Valencia | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -9 | 5 |
| 20 |  Malaga | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | -9 | 4 |
Alaves vs Espanyol: FAQ
What is the Alaves vs Espanyol prediction?
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Our tip is Both teams to score. Our predicted score is Alaves 1-0 Espanyol.
Who is the favourite to win Alaves vs Espanyol?
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Alaves are favourites. Our model gives Alaves a 44% chance of winning, Espanyol 18%, and the draw 38%.
Will both teams score in Alaves vs Espanyol?
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We rate both teams to score at 51%, so it's close to a coin flip.
When does Alaves vs Espanyol kick off?
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Alaves vs Espanyol kicks off at 16:00 UTC on Sunday, 6 December 2026 at Estadio Mendizorrotza, Vitoria-Gasteiz.
