Deportivo Alaves B edged Eibar B 2-1, with an early opener setting the tone before a second-half cushion and a late response from the visitors. The first goal arrived at 00:08:10 to put the home side in command, and a second strike at 01:07:29 made it 2-0. Eibar B pulled a goal back at 01:15:51, leaving the final scoreline in doubt for a portion of the last quarter.

Alaves B demonstrated decisive attacking intent early, taking the lead inside the opening minutes and then extending their advantage before the hour mark. The timing of the second goal effectively shifted pressure onto Eibar B to respond with something substantial in the final third. The late reply from Eibar B indicates a genuine attempt to alter the momentum, even if it did not alter the ultimate result.

Set-piece activity favored Eibar B, who earned four corners to Alaves B’s one, signaling a higher attacking threat from wide positions despite not converting those opportunities. Alaves B registered three offsides compared with one for Eibar B, suggesting more frequent forward runs and attempts to time runs behind the defensive line. The disparity in corner creation, combined with the offside data, paints a picture of different attacking approaches on the day.

Foul counts show Alaves B committed 15 fouls to Eibar B’s 11, pointing to a more physically aggressive approach at various phases of the match. The yellow-card tallies, 2 for Alaves B and 5 for Eibar B, reflect tighter discipline from the home side and a higher level of cautions for the visitors. No red cards occurred, preserving both teams’ options for continued pressure and layout in extended phases.

Defensively, Alaves B held firm after taking a 2-0 lead, managing the late threat from Eibar B and preserving the win. Eibar B’s late corner activity and pressure did not culminate in a second equalizer, illustrating the effectiveness of Alaves B’s deep blocking and organized rearguard actions in the closing stages. The match therefore hinged on the two-goal advantage and the ability to withstand late-set-piece pressure.

From a betting perspective, the 3-goal outcome would have landed Over 2.5 goals, driven by the early host opener and the late visiting strike. The data suggests Eibar B’s higher volume of corners did not translate into goals, while Alaves B’s two successful strikes proved decisive. In forthcoming meetings, expect Eibar B to rely on set-piece activity to generate chances while Alaves B seeks to translate early pressure into sustained advantage and compact defense late on.

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