Deportivo Alavés faces RCD Espanyol this Sunday, November 2, 2025, in the 11th round of LaLiga, at the Mendizorroza Stadium, in Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain. The match, scheduled for 12:15 pm (Brasília time), pits two teams at different times in the competition. Alavés, 12th with 12 points, is looking to recover after a recent defeat, while Espanyol, 5th with 18 points, is aiming for a fourth consecutive victory.
The clash takes place amid a balanced table, with Alavés unbeaten in eight of their last nine home games in the league. Espanyol, in turn, has five wins in ten matches played.
- Alavés: solid defense with just nine goals conceded this season.
- Espanyol: three wins in the last six games, including against Elche.
Escalations
Raúl Fernández must defend Alavés’ goal, with a defensive line made up of Moussa Diarra, Víctor Parada, Carlos Ballestero and Carlos Benavidez. In midfield, Jon Guridi and Ander Guevara control the actions, alongside Pablo Ibáñez and Carlos Vicente. In front, MarianDíaz and Abde Rebbach lead the attack.
Coach Eduardo Coudet opts for a 4-2-3-1 formation to prioritize defensive solidity, exploiting quick counterattacks.
Espanyol, led by Manolo González, lines up Marko Dmitrović in goal, with Rubén Sánchez, Leandro Cabrera, Clemens Riedel and Carlos Romero at the rear. Edu Expósito and Pol Lozano anchor the midfield, while Tyrhys Dolan, Pere Milla and Roberto Fernández support Jofre Carreras in attack.
Recent Alavés formation
Alavés comes from a 7-0 victory over CD Getxo in the Copa del Rey, on October 30th, highlighted by Mariano Díaz, who scored a hat-trick. Previously, they lost 1-0 to Rayo Vallecano in the league, recording 46% ball possession and two shots on target.
This cup victory boosts confidence, but the defense remains its main asset, with an average of 0.9 goals conceded per game.
The Basque team has accumulated three wins, three draws and four defeats in ten rounds, needing points to move up the table.
Espanyol’s performance away from home
Espanyol took five points from four away games in LaLiga, showing tactical balance. In the last match, they beat Elche 1-0 at home, with a goal from Carlos Romero in the second half.
Before, they beat Atlètic Lleida 2-1 in the Copa del Rey, with two goals from Kike García. The Catalan team records 32% average possession in recent victories, focusing on quick transitions.
This sequence of positive results includes triumphs over Osasuna and Mallorca, consolidating the position in the G-5.
Retrospect between Alavés and Espanyol
The teams have met seven times in recent years, with five wins for Espanyol, one for Alavés and one draw. The last duel, in February 2025, ended 1-0 for the Catalans, away from home.
In Mendizorroza, Espanyol won 1-0 last season, exploiting defensive errors.
Alavés seeks to reverse this trend, inspired by the 2-1 in 2021 at home.
Where to watch live
The broadcast takes place on Disney+ in Brazil, with a real-time streaming option. Platforms like ESPN and Star+ cover the game in audio and video.
Fans can follow minute-by-minute narration on sites like Flashscore and SofaScore, with live statistics.
The 12:15 pm time slot facilitates access for the Brazilian public, without the need for additional paid channels for basic streaming.
Key predictions and statistics
Analysts predict a draw, with a probability of 28%, followed by a victory for Espanyol at 40% and Alavés at 32%. Bets on under 2.5 goals gain strength, given that seven of Alavés’ last ten games have had low scoring.
- Less than three goals in four of Alavés’ last five matches.
- Espanyol without defeat in three of the last four trips.
- Featured players: Kike García (Espanyol) with two recent goals; Boyé (Alavés) as an offensive threat.
The game promises balance, with a focus on midfield duels.
