LaLiga: Espanyol vs Deportivo Alaves
Match Information
Espanyol Overview
Recent Performances:
1. Espanyol 2-1 Rayo Vallecano (August 31, 2024)
2. Atletico Madrid 0-0 Espanyol (August 28, 2024)
3. Espanyol 0-1 Real Sociedad (August 24, 2024)
4. Real Valladolid 1-0 Espanyol (August 19, 2024)
Key Players:
– Alejo Véliz: Forward, 2 shots on target.
– Joan Garcia: Goalkeeper, crucial in maintaining defensive solidity.
– Javi Puado: Forward, 1 yellow card.
– Sergi Gomez: Defender, solid defensive performances.
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Statistical Highlights:
– Goals: None listed for specific players, recent data might shift focus to team performance.
– Shots on Target: Alejo Véliz (2), Walid Cheddira (1), Sergi Gomez (1)
– Yellow Cards: Alvaro Aguado (1), Irvin Cardona (1), Omar El Hilali (1), Marash Kumbulla (1), Javi Puado (1), Antoniu Roca (1), Alejo Véliz (1)
Formation: 4-4-2
– Strengths: Strong defensive structure, effective at disrupting opposition’s play.
– Weaknesses: Struggles in consistent goal-scoring, reliant on defensive capabilities.
Deportivo Alaves Overview
Recent Performances:
1. Deportivo Alaves 2-0 Las Palmas (September 1, 2024)
2. Real Sociedad 1-2 Deportivo Alaves (August 28, 2024)
3. Deportivo Alaves 0-0 Real Betis (August 25, 2024)
4. Celta Vigo 2-1 Deportivo Alaves (August 16, 2024)
Key Players:
– Toni Martínez: Forward, 2 goals, 3 shots on target.
– Carlos Vicente: Midfielder, 1 goal, 2 shots on target.
– Antonio Sivera: Goalkeeper, solid defensive performances.
– Abdel Abqar: Defender, vital in maintaining a solid backline.
Statistical Highlights:
– Goals: Toni Martínez (2), Kike García (1), Carlos Vicente (1), Asier Villalibre (1)
– Assists: Antonio Blanco (1), Stoichkov (1), Carlos Vicente (1)
– Shots on Target: Toni Martínez (3), Carlos Vicente (2), Carlos Benavidez (1)
– Yellow Cards: Abdel Abqar (2), Tomas Conechny (2), Jon Guridi (1)
Formation: 4-1-4-1
– Strengths: Balanced midfield and attack, effective counter-attacks.
– Weaknesses: Can be vulnerable to high-pressing teams, occasional defensive lapses.
Head-to-Head (H2H) Overview
– Last Match (May 11, 2022): Deportivo Alaves 2-1 Espanyol
– Previous Encounters:
– Espanyol 1-0 Deportivo Alaves (September 22, 2021)
– Espanyol 2-0 Deportivo Alaves (June 13, 2020)
– Deportivo Alaves 0-0 Espanyol (August 25, 2019)
– Espanyol 2-1 Deportivo Alaves (April 13, 2019)
Predicted Match Analysis
Strengths and Considerations:
– Espanyol: Home advantage, solid defense. Will need to break their trend of scoring struggles.
– Deportivo Alaves: Recent strong performances, especially in attack. Key players like Toni Martínez and Carlos Vicente will be crucial.
Predictions:
– Espanyol: Will likely focus on maintaining a strong defensive shape and looking for set-piece opportunities.
– Deportivo Alaves: Expected to utilize their balanced attack and midfield to break down Espanyol’s defense.
Predicted Outcome and Goalscorers
– Final Score: Espanyol 1-1 Deportivo Alaves
– Goalscorers:
– Espanyol: Alejo Véliz
– Deportivo Alaves: Toni Martínez
Note: These predictions are based on available data and recent trends; actual results may vary.
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