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
Key match information
RCD Espanyol played Deportivo Alavés in La Liga (Spain). The match was played on 30 January 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
RCD Espanyol: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Deportivo Alavés: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
RCD Espanyol scores 1.19 and concedes 1.19 goals per match. Deportivo Alavés scores 0.86 and concedes 1.24. League average: 2.62 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: RCD Espanyol 48%, Deportivo Alavés 52%. Over 2.5: RCD Espanyol 43%, Deportivo Alavés 43%. League level: BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 48%.
xG, shots and style
RCD Espanyol has higher xG: 1.48 vs 1.31. RCD Espanyol: 13.2 shots per match, Deportivo Alavés: 11.6.
Match halves
RCD Espanyol: half-time lead 19%, second-half goals 0.86. Deportivo Alavés: half-time lead 19%, second-half goals 0.48.
Goals by minute
RCD Espanyol: 46-60 (9 goals). Deportivo Alavés: 76-90+ (5 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
La Liga: 2.62 goals per match, BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 48%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
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 match.
1.19 goals / match - RCD Espanyol · 0.86 goals / match - Deportivo Alavés
RCD Espanyol scores in 76% of matches (16 of 21 matches), while Deportivo Alavés keeps a clean sheet in 14% (3 of 21 matches).
Deportivo Alavés scores in 62% of matches (13 of 21 matches), while RCD Espanyol keeps a clean sheet in 33% (7 of 21 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - RCD Espanyol
Over / Under - Deportivo Alavés
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - RCD Espanyol · 1.14 pts / match - Deportivo Alavés
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
RCD Espanyol - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 19% of matches and wins 48%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Deportivo Alavés - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 19% of matches and wins 29%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.5 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.40 | 0.40 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.0 | 1.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
RCD Espanyol
Deportivo Alavés
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 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
Previous meeting: RCD Espanyol 0 - 0 - 1 Deportivo Alavés. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.