Okay so I was kicking back after lunch scrolling through some footy stuff, you know how it is. Damn I noticed the Espanyol versus Alaves game was happening later today. People are always yakking about predictions, thought I might take a stab at figuring out who looks better for a punt. Not giving advice or nothing, just scribbling down my own mess.
First, Gotta Check the Basic Stuff
Right, so where are these teams sitting? Espanyol at home, yeah? And they’ve been kinda… alright lately? Decent win last week.
Alaves, though? Away game, and damn their record on the road ain’t exactly scary. Looked like they mostly scraped a draw in their last match away. Not amazing. Kinda makes you think home team got the edge.
Digging Deeper: The Annoying Bits
Then comes the headache part. Started looking for what players were actually on the pitch. Seriously, why is this info sometimes like pulling teeth?
- Espanyol: Saw their main striker, De Tomás, was good to go. Big plus for them. Defender Didac? Still out. That’s a pain for their back line.
- Alaves: Heard their main keeper, Pacheco, could be a doubt? Got mixed signals online. Annoying! Defender Laguardia definitely out. That weakens them.
The Odds Dance
Alright, onto the money talk. Opened my usual app – felt like playing slots sometimes wading through it all.
Saw the odds:
- Espanyol win: Around 1.90
- Alaves win: Sitting near 4.50
- The draw: Somewhere about 3.30
Those Alaves numbers? Just didn’t feel right considering the travel woes and player issues. Draw numbers looked kinda skinny too.
Felt that Espanyol edge I thought about earlier seemed stronger now.
Waffling Over Best Picks
Felt tempted just to go straight home win. Seems logical, right? But… figured maybe be a bit cautious. Looked at what they call “Double Chance” – basically Espanyol win OR draw.
Thought about a small flutter on Over 1.5 total goals too. Neither team is exactly a brick wall defense, feels possible.
Alright, Placing My Bits
Stomach rumbling, coffee gone cold… finally decided.
Took a punt on:
- Espanyol to win. Put down what I could spare.
- Tiny add-on bet on Over 1.5 goals. Just for a bit of insurance if it turns messy.
Crossed my fingers, closed the app. Done. Now just gotta wait and see if my scribbling makes any sense. Probably gonna check the score later from my sofa! No promises this is smart, just how I did my homework on it.
