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.