Round 22 - La Liga
RCD Espanyol VS CD Alaves
RCDE Stadium
30 January, 2026
Overview:
RCD Espanyol hosted CD Alaves in La Liga Round 22 at RCDE Stadium on Jan 30, 2026, ending in a 1-2 away win for Alaves despite even possession. Roberto Fernández scored for Espanyol (15'), Antonio Blanco (27') and Lucas Boyé (71') for Alaves, highlighting Alaves' clinical finishing.[1][3][4]
Recent H2H results: Espanyol 1-2 Alaves (30/01/2026)
Prediction:
Based on current form and stats, we expect a close contest with a final score of 1-2 in favor of CD Alaves.
Even possession battle with Alaves exploiting transitions. Espanyol dominated shots but lacked xG efficiency (0.69 vs 1.24). Home pressing countered by Alaves' quick breaks led to victory.
Alaves' superior xG and finishing efficiency proved decisive despite balanced stats. Espanyol's home advantage insufficient against Alaves' tactical discipline and key performers like Boyé.
Last Update: 31-01-2026
Stats:
| RCD Espanyol | CD Alaves |
|---|---|
| Expected Possession | |
| 50 | 50 |
| Average Goals Per Match | |
| 1.45 | 1.14 |
| Win Probability | |
| 38 | 36 |
| Position | Team | Won | Drawn | Lost | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barça | 20 | 1 | 4 | 61 |
| 2 | Real Madrid | 19 | 3 | 3 | 60 |
| 3 | Villarreal | 16 | 3 | 6 | 51 |
| 4 | Atleti | 14 | 6 | 5 | 48 |
| 5 | Real Betis | 11 | 9 | 5 | 42 |
| 6 | Celta | 9 | 10 | 6 | 37 |
| 7 | Espanyol | 10 | 5 | 10 | 35 |
| 8 | Athletic | 10 | 4 | 11 | 34 |
| 9 | Osasuna | 9 | 6 | 10 | 33 |
| 10 | Real Sociedad | 8 | 8 | 9 | 32 |
| 11 | Girona | 7 | 9 | 9 | 30 |
| 12 | Sevilla FC | 8 | 5 | 12 | 29 |
| 13 | Getafe | 8 | 5 | 12 | 29 |
| 14 | Alavés | 7 | 6 | 12 | 27 |
| 15 | Rayo Vallecano | 6 | 8 | 10 | 26 |
| 16 | Valencia | 6 | 8 | 11 | 26 |
| 17 | Elche | 5 | 10 | 10 | 25 |
| 18 | Mallorca | 6 | 6 | 13 | 24 |
| 19 | Levante | 4 | 6 | 15 | 18 |
| 20 | Real Oviedo | 3 | 8 | 13 | 17 |
| Name | Club | Country | Matches | Goals | Assists |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K. Mbappé | RMA | FRA | 23 | 23 | 4 |
| V. Muriqi | MAL | KOS | 24 | 16 | 1 |
| F. Torres | FCB | SPA | 23 | 12 | 2 |
| A. Budimir | OSA | CRO | 24 | 12 | N/A |