Deportivo Alaves vs Espanyol prediction, odds and how to watch

Deportivo La Coruña bossed possession and created the better chances at RCDE Stadium but could not find a way through, leaving Espanyol to claim a point they barely deserved.

A goalless draw at the Ramón Sánchez-Pizjuán tells you everything about where both clubs are right now. Alaves had the ball, the shots, and a penalty. They scored none of it.

Barcelona dismantled Deportivo Alaves 6-1 at home, with Raphinha grabbing a brace and Lamine Yamal adding two more in a display of total dominance. Alaves had no answers, no desire, and no business being on the same pitch.

Espanyol ended a run of four La Liga defeats with a smash-and-grab win at Villarreal, Leandro Cabrera's 60th-minute goal the difference despite the hosts dominating every attacking statistic.

Racing Santander came from behind to beat Espanyol 2-1 at home in La Liga, with Yassir Zabiri scoring the winner six minutes from time to give the hosts a desperately needed victory. Espanyol's wastefulness in front of goal and a string of yellow cards told its own story.

Deportivo Alaves have not won in five La Liga matches and have conceded eleven goals in that run. Espanyol arrive with problems of their own, but the opportunity is there for the taking.

Espanyol have not won in five La Liga matches and have conceded nine goals in that run. Getafe are not much better. Something has to give on Sunday.

Real Madrid arrive at this fixture in commanding form and with a perfect head-to-head record against Deportivo Alaves. The visitors have not won in five La Liga matches and look set for another difficult afternoon at the Bernabeu.