Deportivo Alaves vs Valencia Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | LaLiga 2025-26

The Glorious One will take on the Black and Whites on matchday nine of LaLiga

Deportivo Alaves will be aiming to climb the LaLiga table when they host the in-form Valencia at the iconic Mendizorrotza Stadium. Alaves sits at the 10th spot, after eight games in which they won three, drew two and lost three games so far.

They have been quite inconsistent with their performance on the pitch and will hope to do well in the upcoming fixtures. They have been quite poor in defence and have easily conceded goals, and surely it’s the main concern for them as of now, and they will be hopeful of improving it as soon as possible.

On the other hand, Valencia started their new season quite well, but they have lost their rhythm and haven’t been performing at their level. Corberan will have to make some tactical changes so that them doesn’t lose more points in the upcoming fixtures.

They lost back-to-back games against Oviedo and Girona, and surely can’t afford to lose another match. In eight games so far, they have won two, drawn two and lost four matches, with eight points on the table, they are sitting at 15th spot.

Kick-off:

• Location: Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain
• Stadium: Mendizorrotza Stadium
• Date: Tuesday, 21 October
• Kick-Off Time: 12:30 AM IST
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In Use

Form

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

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

Players to Watch

Lucas Boye (Deportivo Alaves)

Boye has played in a lot of countries and has a vast experience of playing football at the top level, as well as in the lower divisions. This is his first season with Alaves, and things have gone quite decently for him so far. The Argentine international doesn’t have very attractive statistics for a striker, but still, he is someone who can make a difference on the field. Boye is a perfect holdup and link-up player upfront, and is someone who is physically very robust. In five league matches so far, he has scored only once.

Javi Guerra (Valencia)

Guerra is a Valencia academy graduate and is someone who is a key player for Valencia. Guerra has already attracted a lot of interest from other top clubs and might make a move in the next transfer window. He is a player who can carry the ball, dribble past players and create opportunities for himself and his teammates. Due to his long legs, he is able to make perfect tackles and protect the ball at his feet. With the ball, he likes to make short and crisp passes and likes to stay in his position.

Match Facts

• In the last five fixtures between these two sides, Valencia won once, one ended in a draw and Alaves won three matches
• Both teams concede goals very frequently
• Alaves is currently placed at the 10th place in LaLiga, and Valencia is sitting at the 15th place

Deportivo Alaves vs Valencia: Betting Tips & Odds

• Tip 1 – This fixture is to end in a stalemate – 2/1 by bet365
• Tip 2 – Both teams to score
• Tip 3 – Goals scored under 2.5

Injury and Team News

Nikola Maras will be back in action after recovering from injury, and Moussa Diarra is doubtful for the match. The rest of the team is fully fit to play.

As for Valencia, no injury problems have been reported, so head coach Corberan is set to have a full squad to choose from for the upcoming clash.

Head-to-Head

Matches: 22

Deportivo Alaves: 8

Valencia: 10

Draws: 4

Predicted Lineups

Deportivo Alaves Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Sivera (GK); Castro, Tenaglia, Pacheco, Enríquez; Blanco, Ibáñez; Calebe, Boye, Rebbach; Martínez

Valencia Predicted Lineup (4-4-2):

Agirrezabala (GK); Foulquier, Tarrega, Diakhaby, Gaya; Rioja, Santamaria, Guerra, Lopez; Duro, Danjuma

Match Prediction

Quality-wise, there isn’t a big difference between these two sides, and we can expect a very competitive match between them. Even though Valencia are in poor form and will be the away side, they won’t be an easy team to beat for Alaves. Most probably, this fixture will end in a stalemate.

Prediction: Deportivo Alavés 1-1 Valencia

Telecast Details

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Nigeria: SuperSport

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