Alavés come into this match in really good shape, having won three of their last five games and lost only once. Espanyol, on the other hand, have struggled a bit more, with two wins, two losses, and a draw in their last five. The recent meetings between these two sides have been very tight and have usually seen a few goals, with four of the last six matches finishing with three goals or more.

This looks like a close match, but with Alavés playing at home and in better recent form, they have the edge. I think Alavés will win a tight game.