Spanish La Liga Game Preview -- Alaves vs RCD Espanyol

 

 

Pick:1x2   Alaves  @2.05

 

Analysis:

On Wednesday, Alaves will face Espanyol in an attempt to keep their slender survival hopes alive.

 

Alaves

Alaves went to Celta Vigo over the weekend and came away empty-handed, losing 4-0. The team have had a particularly difficult season for finishing in the relegation zone with only five victories and 22 points from 31 league appearances. They are now bottom of La Liga, six points away of safety, with only three games remaining.

 

RCD Espanyol

Nico Melamed's second-half equalizer earned Espanyol a 1-1 draw against Osasuna. Espanyol has likewise been far better at home than on the road this season, winning just one of their 17 league games away from home. The 14th-placed team do have the advantage of an eight-point lead over the relegation zone, and a win on Wednesday will ensure their top-flight position for next season.

 

Prediction

This game is far more important for Alaves, and we anticipate them to take advantage of their home court and score a crucial three-pointer, putting them in contention to escape relegation to the Segunda Division next season.