Our prediction for this Primera Division match:
Alaves
Match Time & Date:
22 February 2025
13:00
Prediction: 1-0
Espanyol
Estadio Mendizorrotza will host Saturday’s La Liga game between Deportivo Alaves and Espanyol, the two relegation-threatened teams. As Alaves failed to win the previous four league matches, we are positive they will go all guns blazing at los Periquitos, but they will have to do it without Jesus Owono, Hugo Novoa, and Tomas Conechny, who remain in the recovery room.
The Catalans, on the other hand, are only one point clear of the relegation zone, but their displays in February are certainly giving fans a reason for optimism ahead of the trip to Vitoria. Urko Gonzalez should overcome his minor injury, while Jose Gragera remains in the recovery room. Anyhow, home win should be considered as Espanyol have been struggling on the travels this season. In their last meeting in the Basque Country, Deportivo Alaves recorded a 2-1 win over Espanyol and we predict that history is going to repeat itself.
Highlighted Team (Alaves):
Alaves is a Spanish football club located in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Alava. The club were founded in 1921 and they play their home games at Estadio Mendizorrotza. The capacity of the stadium is 19,840 and it has to be noted that it is the third oldest stadium in Spanish football. After spending several years in the Spanish Segunda Division, los Babazorros returned to the top flight in 2016.
The color of Alaves’ home kit is blue and white and the club’s local rivals are fellow Basque sides Real Sociedad, Athletic Club, Osasuna and Eibar. Alaves made it to the UEFA CUP final in 2001, but they were beaten by Liverpool 5-4 in a thrilling football clash. Anyhow, that is still regarded as the club’s biggest success. Los Babazorros booked their place in the Copa del Rey quarter-finals on four occasions and they have yet to win the Primera Division trophy.
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