Alaves v Espanyol prediction
Team pages: Alaves · Espanyol · Head-to-head
TACTIX’s free model pick for Alaves vs Espanyol, La Liga on Sun, 06 Dec 2026 16:00 GMT posts shortly before kick-off. Form, head-to-head and league standing for both sides are below.
The match
Alaves host Espanyol in La Liga on Sunday 6 December (kick-off 16:00 UK).
The key numbers
Alaves are winless in their last four matches.
Espanyol have scored in 12 consecutive matches.
Form and the table
Eight of Alaves’s last 15 results went over 2.5 goals (53%). Both teams scored in nine of Alaves’s last 15 results (60%). At home, Alaves have five wins, no draws and four defeats in their last 9 home matches — 1.67 points per game, scoring 1.78 and conceding 1.33. Alaves have scored 12 goals, the eighth-most (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far). Alaves have conceded eight goals, the fourth-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs.
Espanyol are winless in their last three matches. Seven of Espanyol’s last 15 results went over 2.5 goals (47%). Both teams scored in nine of Espanyol’s last 15 results (60%). Away from home, Espanyol have two wins, one draw and four defeats in their last 7 away matches — 1.00 points per game, scoring 1.14 and conceding 1.29. Espanyol have scored 11 goals, the 10th-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs (2026/27 so far). Espanyol have conceded 11 goals, the ninth-fewest (shared) of the 20 clubs.
Alaves (seventh) and Espanyol (12th) are three points apart, 2026/27 so far. TACTIX’s Glicko-2 team ratings have Alaves the stronger side, 122 rating points above Espanyol (Alaves 1548, Espanyol 1426, after at least 274 rated matches each).
Head-to-head
The most recent meeting, on 30 January 2026, finished Espanyol 1–2 Alaves.
Team news
Predicted Alaves XI (3-5-2): Sivera, N. Tenaglia, V. Koski, Jonny, P. Ibáñez, A. Blanco, A. Rebbach, D. Suárez, C. Benavídez, L. Boyé, T. Martínez — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven, one position borrowed or covered. By TACTIX Impact, Lucas Boyé (5.3 per match over seven appearances, five goals) and Sivera (3.6 per match over eight appearances, one assist) have been Alaves’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Alaves (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Lucas Boyé averages 2.0 shots per 90 over 548 minutes, with a shot in six of the last seven appearances. Sivera averages 3.5 saves per 90 over 720 minutes, with two or more saves in eight of the last eight appearances.
Predicted Espanyol XI (4-2-3-1): Á. Fortuño, O. El Hilali, R. Hinojo, C. Riedel, L. Cabrera, E. Expósito, J. Hernandez, T. Dolan, U. González, Á. Calatrava, R. Fernández — derived from the last 8 line-ups, most-used eleven, one position borrowed or covered. By TACTIX Impact, Roberto Fernández (4.4 per match over eight appearances, six goals) and Javier Hernandez (3.6 per match over eight appearances, five assists) have been Espanyol’s most influential players 2026/27, all competitions. In numbers for Espanyol (2026/27, all competitions, before kick-off), Roberto Fernández averages 2.1 shots per 90 over 785 minutes, with a shot in nine of the last nine appearances. Javier Hernandez averages 2.2 key passes per 90 over 618 minutes, with a key pass in six of the last eight appearances.
Written from the matches TACTIX holds for both sides; each figure names the games it is counted over.
The numbers
- Kick-off: · La Liga · Estadio Mendizorrotza
- Head-to-head (last 6): Alaves 3 · draws 0 · Espanyol 3 · 2.67 goals/game
- Recent form: Alaves 1W 1D 3L · Espanyol 1W 2D 2L
As of 16 October 2026, TACTIX’s model — calibration published live, losing picks included — covers Alaves v Espanyol across every major market; the key numbers are on this page. See the live track record →
Key stats
Per game, last 8 completed matches, to 10 October 2026. Over/under figures use standard thresholds, not bookmaker lines.
| Per game | Alaves for / against | Line | Espanyol for / against |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals scored | 1.5 for · 1 against n 8 Last 5 | 2.5standard | 1.38 for · 1.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Corners won | 3.75 for · 5.75 against n 8 Last 5 | 9.5standard | 2.13 for · 4.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots | 11.88 for · 13.38 against n 8 Last 5 | 19.5standard | 13 for · 12.38 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Shots on target | 4.25 for · 4.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 8.5standard | 3.88 for · 5 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Fouls committed | 13.25 for · 13.25 against n 8 Last 5 | 21.5standard | 16.88 for · 10.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
| Cards shown | 2 for · 2.5 against n 8 Last 5 | 3.5standard | 3.25 for · 2.63 against n 8 Last 5 |
Alaves
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. Boyé n 8 | 79 | 2.7 | 2.1 | — |
| Aitor Mañas n 8 | 20.5 | 2.2 | 2.2 | — |
| Miguel Rodríguez n 8 | 15.3 | 2.2 | 5.9 | — |
| Pablo Ibáñez n 8 | 83.8 | 2 | 1.7 | — |
| N. Valentini n 8 | 67 | 2 | 0.3 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Rodríguez n 8 | 15.3 | 3.7 | 2.2 |
| Toni Martínez n 8 | 62.9 | 2.3 | 0.5 |
| M. Díaz n 8 | 43.6 | 2.3 | 2.1 |
| L. Boyé n 8 | 79 | 1.9 | 1.1 |
| Angel Pérez n 8 | 69.1 | 1.6 | 0.8 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| M. Díaz n 8 | 43.6 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| L. Boyé n 8 | 79 | 0.7 | 0 |
| Angel Pérez n 8 | 69.1 | 0 | 0.5 |
| Guevara n 8 | 23.9 | 0 | 0.5 |
| Carles Aleñá n 8 | 25.9 | 0 | 0.4 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Yusi n 8 | 27 | 4.2 |
| Mikel Rodriguez n 8 | 57.8 | 3.5 |
| Guevara n 8 | 23.9 | 2.8 |
| Antonio Blanco n 8 | 73.8 | 2.6 |
| Carles Aleñá n 8 | 25.9 | 2.6 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| Sivera n 8 | 90 | 3.5 |
Espanyol
| Player | Mins | Fouls committed 1+2+ | Fouls won 1+2+ | Likely duel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| O. El Hilali n 8 | 78.3 | 2.7 | 0.7 | — |
| Pol Lozano n 8 | 38 | 2.7 | 0.9 | — |
| Javier Hernandez n 8 | 77.3 | 2.5 | 1.9 | — |
| Rafel Bauzà n 8 | 57.9 | 2.5 | 2.1 | — |
| Marcos Fernández n 8 | 39.3 | 2 | 0.3 | — |
| Player | Mins | Shots 1+2+ | Shots on target 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marcos Fernández n 8 | 39.3 | 3.2 | 1.7 |
| Álex Calatrava n 8 | 50.6 | 2.4 | 1.1 |
| Jofre Carreras n 8 | 20.9 | 2.2 | 1.1 |
| Roberto Fernández n 8 | 86.9 | 2.1 | 1 |
| Bryan Zaragoza n 8 | 33.4 | 2 | 1.3 |
| Player | Mins | Goals 1+2+ | Assists 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marcos Fernández n 8 | 39.3 | 0.6 | 0.3 |
| Javier Hernandez n 8 | 77.3 | 0 | 0.7 |
| Rafel Bauzà n 8 | 57.9 | 0.2 | 0.4 |
| Roberto Fernández n 8 | 86.9 | 0.5 | 0 |
| Pere Milla n 8 | 25.5 | 0 | 0.4 |
| Player | Mins | Tackles 1+2+ |
|---|---|---|
| Q. Hartman n 8 | 71 | 3.6 |
| Álex Calatrava n 8 | 50.6 | 3.1 |
| Pol Lozano n 8 | 38 | 3 |
| Gabriel Moscardo n 8 | 48.3 | 2.8 |
| O. El Hilali n 8 | 78.3 | 2.6 |
| Player | Mins | Saves 2+3+ |
|---|---|---|
| M. Dmitrović n 8 | 90 | 3.5 |
| Ángel Fortuño n 3 | 90 | 2.7 |
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Form, head-to-head & standings
The numbers behind Alaves v Espanyol — recent results, past meetings and where each side sits. (TACTIX’s model forecast is in the projections below.)
- 2026-01-30 Espanyol 1–2 Alaves
- 2025-11-02 Alaves 2–1 Espanyol
- 2025-02-22 Alaves 0–1 Espanyol
- 2024-09-14 Espanyol 3–2 Alaves
- 2022-05-11 Alaves 2–1 Espanyol
- 2021-09-22 Espanyol 1–0 Alaves
Frequently asked questions
- What is the head-to-head record between Alaves and Espanyol?
- In their last 6 meetings, Alaves won 3, Espanyol won 3 and there were 0 draws, averaging 2.67 goals per game.
- What is the recent form of Alaves and Espanyol?
- Recent form — Alaves 1W 1D 3L; Espanyol 1W 2D 2L.
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