Expert Opinion on Deportivo Alavés vs Espanyol
This match between Deportivo Alavés and Espanyol is anticipated to be a tightly contested affair, with several intriguing betting markets to consider. The odds suggest a game where discipline and strategic play could be key, with over 85% probability for under 5.5 cards and both teams not scoring in the first half at 77.50%. Meanwhile, the likelihood of under 2.5 goals at 56.30% and the average total goals projected at 2.30 further indicate a cautious approach by both teams.
Deportivo Alaves
Espanyol
(FT)
Predictions:
| Market | Prediction | Odd | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 5.5 Cards | 92.40% | (2-1) 7 cards 1.44 | |
| Both Teams Not To Score In 1st Half | 80.40% | (2-1) 2-0 1H 1.15 | |
| Both Teams Not To Score In 2nd Half | 80.70% | (2-1) 0-1 2H 1.29 | |
| Over 1.5 Goals | 77.30% | (2-1) 1.44 | |
| Away Team Not To Score In 2nd Half | 74.30% | (2-1) | |
| Away Team Not To Score In 1st Half | 72.00% | (2-1) | |
| Under 4.5 Cards | 70.30% | (2-1) 7 cards 1.88 | |
| Draw In First Half | 65.00% | (2-1) 2-0 1H 1.95 | |
| Home Team To Score In 1st Half | 57.80% | (2-1) | |
| Home Team Not To Score In 2nd Half | 59.40% | (2-1) | |
| Under 2.5 Goals | 55.80% | (2-1) 1.62 | |
| Sum of Goals 2 or 3 | 52.60% | (2-1) 1.95 | |
| Over 0.5 Goals HT | 58.00% | (2-1) 2-0 1H 1.53 | |
| Both Teams To Score | 54.70% | (2-1) 2.00 | |
| Avg. Total Goals | 3.30% | (2-1) | |
| Yellow Cards | 1.30% | (2-1) | |
| Avg. Goals Scored | 2.40% | (2-1) | |
| Avg. Conceded Goals | 2.40% | (2-1) |
The market for under 4.5 cards at 71.80% suggests that both teams might focus on maintaining discipline throughout the match, potentially leading to fewer bookings than usual. Additionally, with the odds for both teams not scoring in the second half at 80.90%, it is likely that either team will capitalize on their opportunities early on.
For those considering the goal markets, over 1.5 goals at 79.60% and the sum of goals being 2 or 3 at 54.60% indicate that there will likely be some scoring action, but perhaps not an abundance of it. The away team’s chances of not scoring in either half are relatively high, with odds of 74.30% and 73.90%, respectively, suggesting a strong defensive performance from Espanyol.
On the other hand, Deportivo Alavés has a reasonable chance of scoring in the first half at 61.80%, which could set the tone for the match. The draw in the first half is also a possibility at 63.90%, hinting at a balanced start before one team might take control.
The prediction for both teams to score stands at 54.90%, indicating that while Espanyol may hold strong defensively, Alavés has enough attacking prowess to breach their defenses at least once during the match.
Overall, this match presents a scenario where strategic play and discipline are likely to dominate, with moderate goal-scoring opportunities expected from both sides.