Deportivo Alaves vs Valencia – Match Preview and Predictions
As La Liga enters its final stretch, Deportivo Alaves and Valencia square off in a round 36 encounter set for Tuesday at the Estadio de Mendizorroza in Vitoria-Gasteiz. With both teams pushing to end their campaigns on a positive note, fans can expect a tense and tactical battle.
Match Overview
Deportivo Alavés head into the match with a shaky recent form. Despite a hard-fought victory over Real Sociedad, they’ve managed just one win in their last five outings, which also includes two draws and two losses. Their recent setback came in a narrow defeat away at Athletic Bilbao, highlighting their ongoing struggles on the road and in front of goal.
Valencia, on the other hand, is enjoying an impressive run. The visitors remain unbeaten in their last ten La Liga fixtures, showing cohesion and stability across all departments. However, their head-to-head record against Alaves doesn’t reflect this dominance. The Basque side has consistently proven to be a stubborn opponent, and Valencia has failed to secure a win in the last four meetings.
Head-to-Head Insights & Stats
- Recent Meetings: Alaves and Valencia played out a 2-2 draw in their last clash, with the three previous encounters ending in 1-0 wins for Alaves.
- Goal Trends: Four of the last five duels between these sides have produced under 2.5 total goals.
- Scoring Stats: Only one of their past five meetings saw both teams find the net.
- Disciplinary Trends: The games have been relatively disciplined, with fewer than 4.5 cards shown in four of their last five matchups.
- Alaves’ Advantage: Alaves are unbeaten in their last four games against Valencia.
Match Prediction
While Valencia enters this clash as the form team, historical data and Alaves’ home resilience point toward a balanced contest. Given Valencia’s tendency to draw away games and Alaves’ solid record against them, a stalemate appears the most plausible outcome. Expect both teams to cancel each other out in a tight contest.
Predicted Score: Deportivo Alaves 1-1 Valencia
Recommended Betting Tips
- Total Goals – Over 1.5: Reasonable odds suggest that at least two goals are likely to be scored.
- Match Result – Either Side to Win (Double Chance): Alaves or Valencia to claim victory is a safer pick, though a draw remains highly likely.
- No Hat-Tricks or Goal Runs: Expect a low-scoring, cagey affair without a dominant attacking display.
