Alaves vs Espanyol Preview: Team News & Prediction
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This is a huge game down at the bottom of La Liga in the relegation battle with Deportivo Alaves firmly in the bottom three and the relegation places as they take on an improving Espanyol.
Kick-off date/time: Saturday 22nd February, 2025: UK – 1:00pm / US ET – 8:00am / US PT – 5:00am
How to watch on TV: UK – Premier Sports / US – ESPN have the exclusive rights to La Liga games in the USA, so Alaves vs Espanyol may be televised on one of their affiliated channels
How to watch online: UK – Premier Sports / US – ESPN+
Alaves Team News: A few injuries
Equatorial Guinea international goalkeeper Jesus Owono has been playing a fair bit this season in place of the injured Antonio Sivera but the two ‘keepers have now swapped their roles. Alaves are also without Hugo Novoa, Carlos Benavidez and Tomas Conechny.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Antonio Sivera; Tenaglia, Abqar, Diarra, Manu Sanchez; Antonio Blanco, Ander Guevara; Carlos Vicente, Jon Guridi, Carles Alena; Kike
Unavailable: Jesus Owono (Injured), Hugo Novoa (Injured), Carlos Benavidez (Injured), Conechny (Injured)
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Espanyol Team News: Couple of injuries
Espanyol are dealing with a couple of injury issues ahead of their trip to the Basque Country this weekend with goalkeeper Fernando Pacheco sidelined for the Catalans alongside defensive midfielder Jose Gragera.
Predicted XI (4-2-3-1): Joan Garcia; El Hilali, Kumbulla, Leandro Cabrera, Carlos Romero; Pol Lozano, Urko Gonzalez; Jofre Carreras, Kral, Javi Puado; Roberto Fernandez
Unavailable: Fernando Pacheco (Injured), Jose Gragera (Injured)
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Alaves vs Espanyol Prediction
Deportivo Alaves took the fairly bizarre and surprising decision to sack Luis Garcia Plaza in early December and his replacement, former Celta Vigo boss Eduardo Coudet, is now himself under pressure. The hosts most recently shared a thrilling 3-3 draw with Leganes at Butarque last weekend, meaning they have managed just one victory in their last 13 matches across all competitions. They face an Espanyol side that started the season predictably slowly following their promotion to the top-flight last season but the Catalans have been much-improved of late with a 1-1 draw at San Mames against Athletic last weekend making it just one defeat in seven matches across all competitions. Given the form of the two sides, a double chance bet in favour of the away team looks the way to go for this one.
Alaves vs Espanyol Tip: Double chance – Espanyol to win or draw
