RCD Espanyol vs Deportivo Alavés: match statistics
RCD Espanyol presents decidedly better form in home matches, achieving a 55% win rate and only 27% losses. The hosts have a positive xG balance (1.48 to 1.4) and score an average of 1.18 goals per match at home. Deportivo Alavés, on the other hand, performs very poorly away – just 10% wins, a staggering 80% losses, and a disastrous goal difference (-11). The visitors fail to score in 60% of away matches, and their average xG (1.16) is significantly lower than the hosts'. Recent form for both teams is level (Espanyol 0.8 PPG, Alavés 1.4 PPG), but Espanyol's home advantage and Alavés's fatal away statistics speak in favor of a home victory.
RCD Espanyol vs Deportivo Alavés: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
RCD Espanyol played against Deportivo Alavés in La Liga (Spain). The game was played on January 30, 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
RCD Espanyol has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Deportivo Alavés has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
RCD Espanyol scores 1.19 goals per game and allows 1.19. Deportivo Alavés scores 0.86 and allows 1.24. Games in this league average 2.62 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 48% of RCD Espanyol's games and 52% of Deportivo Alavés's. The Over 2.5 rates are 43% and 43%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 48% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
RCD Espanyol has the higher season xG average, 1.48 to 1.31 per game. RCD Espanyol takes 13.2 shots per game, while Deportivo Alavés takes 11.6.
First-half and second-half trends
RCD Espanyol leads at halftime in 19% of its games and scores 0.86 goals per game after halftime. Deportivo Alavés leads at halftime in 19% and scores 0.48 after halftime.
When the teams score
RCD Espanyol's most productive scoring window is minutes 46-60 (9 goals). For Deportivo Alavés, it is minutes 76-90+ (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
La Liga games average 2.62 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 48% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 3.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
RCD Espanyol presents decidedly better form in home matches, achieving a 55% win rate and only 27% losses. The hosts have a positive xG balance (1.48 to 1.4) and score an average of 1.18 goals per match at home. Deportivo Alavés, on the other hand, performs very poorly away – just 10% wins, a staggering 80% losses, and a disastrous goal difference (-11). The visitors fail to score in 60% of away matches, and their average xG (1.16) is significantly lower than the hosts'. Recent form for both teams is level (Espanyol 0.8 PPG, Alavés 1.4 PPG), but Espanyol's home advantage and Alavés's fatal away statistics speak in favor of a home victory.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| RCD Espanyol | Deportivo Alavés | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.23 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
RCD Espanyol is 38% better for: goals scored per game.
1.19 goals / game - RCD Espanyol · 0.86 goals / game - Deportivo Alavés
RCD Espanyol scores in 76% of games (16 of 21 meczów), while Deportivo Alavés keeps a clean sheet in 14% (3 of 21 meczów).
Deportivo Alavés scores in 62% of games (13 of 21 meczów), while RCD Espanyol keeps a clean sheet in 33% (7 of 21 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - RCD Espanyol
Over / Under - Deportivo Alavés
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Deportivo Alavés is 9% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.05 pts / game - RCD Espanyol · 1.14 pts / game - Deportivo Alavés
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
RCD Espanyol - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 19% of games and wins 48%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Deportivo Alavés - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 19% of games and wins 29%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| Average goals per game | 0.2 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 20% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 100% | 0% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -6 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (9 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (6). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
RCD Espanyol
Deportivo Alavés
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (La Liga).
Teams vs league
| RCD Espanyol | Liga | Deportivo Alavés | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.38 | 2.62 | ▼ 2.10 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 48% | 53% | • 52% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 43% | 48% | ▼ 43% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 33% | 26% | ▼ 14% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 57% | 67% | ▼ 52% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 90% | 84% | ▼ 71% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from RCD Espanyol's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 1 loss against Deportivo Alavés. Games average 3.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of RCD Espanyol vs Deportivo Alavés?
The La Liga match finished RCD Espanyol 1:2 Deportivo Alavés. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before RCD Espanyol vs Deportivo Alavés?
RCD Espanyol score 1.19 goals per game on average and Deportivo Alavés 0.86. The La Liga average is 2.62 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 48% of games. Both teams score in 48% of RCD Espanyol's matches and 52% of Deportivo Alavés's.
What form are RCD Espanyol and Deportivo Alavés in?
Over the last 5 games RCD Espanyol have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Deportivo Alavés 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for RCD Espanyol vs Deportivo Alavés?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for RCD Espanyol vs Deportivo Alavés: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.