Alaves vs Valencia Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | LaLiga 2024-25

The Basque Country gears up to host the Valencia outfit.

Matchweek 36 of the LaLiga 2024-25 takes us to the Mendizorrotza Stadium, where Eduardo Coudet’s Alaves take on Carlos Corberán’s Valencia.

Deportivo Alaves, the iron heart of the Basque forge, are standing on the brink of an exit from the Spanish top flight. They are currently positioned 17th in the points table and are just a spot and point ahead of the relegation zone.

Any lapse in concentration or mishap could result in catastrophe now. They have their fate in own hands to avoid relegation and they will be keen to secure a positive result in the next game. Basque Country is expected to come out in large number to motivate the home side to play for pride and survival.

Nestled between the Mediterranean Sea and the fertile lands of the Turia river, Valencia gear up to travel over 500 kilometres to cheer their team. Valencia are still in contention to secure a continental spot in the next season.

With 45 points under their belt so far and positioned 10th, the hopes of playing the UEFA Europa League or UEFA Conference League at worst is still very much alive. The away side will need to aim for nothing less than three points against a struggling opponent like Alaves.

Just a man with a plan.MR. CARLOS CORBERÁN 🫡 pic.twitter.com/Uh7O5PiLwr

— Valencia CF (@valenciacf_en) May 10, 2025

Kick-off: 

• Location: Basque Country, Spain
• Stadium: Mendizorrotza Stadium
• Date: Wednesday, 14 May
• Kick-off Time: 10:30 PM IST
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In use

Form: 

Alaves (in all competitions): L-D-W-D-L

Valencia (in all competitions): W-W-D-D-W

Players to watch :

Toni Martinez (Alaves)

Toni Martinez, the 27-year-old Spanish forward from Barrio del Progreso, has been a product of Valencia’s youth academy. After playing for the reserves team of Valencia, he featured for West Ham and Porto before signing a deal with Alaves.

With his team struggling, he will need to produce a sensational performance against his former side to salvage some pride for his team, battling for survival.

Giorgi Mamardashvili (Valencia)

The 24-year-old Georgian goalkeeper from Tbilisi grabbed a lot of limelight after his performance took Georgia into the knockout rounds of the UEFA Euro 2024. The 6 foot 6 inch tall custodian has been a beacon of hope and resilience for Valencia in the back.

With just 3 games remaining in the regular season, Mamardashvili would be keen to culminate the season with back-to-back clean sheets and help his side secure a continental spot.

Mamardashvili 🛑 ✈️ #LaLigaHighlights #ValenciaGetafe pic.twitter.com/m2H07v4TA7

— Valencia CF (@valenciacf_en) May 10, 2025

Match facts

• Alaves won one of their last five matches.
• They are coming after a defeat to Bilbao.
• Valencia won three of their last five matches.

Betting Tips and Odds

• Tip 1 – Valencia to win the match – 5/2 with bet365
• Tip 2 – Hugo Duro to score first – 5/1 with William Hill
• Tip 3 – Alaves 1-2 Valencia – 11/1 with PaddyPower

Injury and team news

Abqar will be missing the upcoming match for the home team due to injury.

Valencia will miss the presence of Thierry Correia in the upcoming game. Guerra is suspended, while Aarons is a doubt.

Head-to-head record

Total matches – 43

Alaves won – 11

Valencia won – 22

Matches drawn – 10

Predicted lineup

Alaves predicted lineup (4-1-4-1)

Sivera (GK); Mourino, Garces, Diarra, Sanchez; Blanco; Vicente, Guridi, Guevara, Alena; Martinez

Valencia predicted lineup (4-2-3-1)

Mamardashvili (GK); Foulquier, Tarrega, Mosquera, Gaya; Barrenechea, Pepelu; Rioja, Almeida, Lopez; Duro

Match prediction

Looking at Alaves’ recent form, it is highly unlikely that they can topple Valencia. We expect this match to culminate in Valencia’s favour.

Prediction: Alaves 1-2 Valencia

Telecast Details

India – Fancode 

UK – LaLiga TV, Premier Sports and ITV

US –  ESPN+

Nigeria – SuperSport

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