Welcome to Extratips: Alaves vs Espanyol Prediction & Match Preview

The Estadio Mendizorroza sets the stage for a tight clash as 10th-placed Alaves host 6th-placed Espanyol in La Liga on November 2, 2025, at 15:15. Both sides head into this fixture eyeing crucial points to climb the table. Espanyol sits with 15 points from 9 matches, while Alaves have gained 11 from 8, making this a mid-table battle that could shift momentum for either team.

Bookies rate an Alaves home win at 2.30, while a draw or an Espanyol victory is set at 3.10 each. Goals may be at a premium, with 'Over 2.5 goals' priced at 2.50 and 'Under 2.5 goals' looking more likely at 1.53.

In their last five head-to-heads, results have been close: Espanyol 1–0 Alaves, Alaves 0–0 Espanyol, Espanyol 2–1 Alaves, Alaves 1–1 Espanyol, Alaves 0–2 Espanyol. Home form favors Alaves with 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses in their last 5 games; Espanyol's away record shows 1 win, 2 draws, and 2 losses.

Expect tactical discipline and hard midfield battles. Injuries remain minimal, though any late news could swing things. With Espanyol's solid defense and Alaves' slow but steady attack, fans and punters should keep a close eye on set pieces and late-game drama.