Valencia is set to face Alaves in a crucial La Liga match on Sunday. Both teams are in a fierce relegation battle, with only a few points separating them. Valencia currently sits in 15th place, while Alaves is in 16th. The stakes are high, and both clubs will be looking for vital points as the season progresses.
Match Preview: Valencia vs Alaves
This matchup is significant for both Valencia and Alaves as they fight to avoid relegation. The distance between the two teams is minimal, with only two points and one position separating them in the league table.
Recent Form
Valencia comes into this match after securing a narrow 1-0 victory against Osasuna. They have managed to win two of their last three matches. In contrast, Alaves last lost to Levante with a score of 2-0.
- Valencia’s La Liga form: WLLWLW
- Valencia’s overall form: LLLWLW
- Alaves’ La Liga form: WWLDDL
- Alaves’ overall form: WLLDDL
Head-to-Head Statistics
Historically, Alaves has had the upper hand in recent encounters. They have won four of the last six matches against Valencia, remaining unbeaten. Valencia’s last victory over Alaves was in August 2021.
| Match | Result |
|---|---|
| Earlier this season | Valencia 0 – 0 Alaves |
| Last match at Mestalla | Valencia 2 – 2 Alaves |
Team News
Valencia will be without several key players including Mouctar Diakhaby, Dimitri Foulquier, Copete, and Julen Agirrezabala. Lucas Beltran’s participation is doubtful, but head coach Carlos Corberan may field a lineup similar to the last match.
As for Alaves, defender Ville Koski is nearing a return but may not be ready for this clash. They will also miss Pablo Ibanez and Victor Parada due to suspensions. Expect Lucas Boye and Toni Martinez to feature prominently in their lineup.
Expected Lineups
Valencia
- Dimitrievski
- Rendall
- Comert
- Nunez
- Gaya
- Rodriguez
- Ugrinic
- Ramazani
- Guerra
- Rioja
- Sadiq
Alaves
- Sivera
- Tenaglia
- Pacheco
- Jonny
- Perez
- Blanco
- Suarez
- Enriquez
- Alena
- Martinez
- Boye
Match Prediction
Considering Valencia’s strong home form and Alaves’ struggles away, a closely contested match is likely. The prediction leans toward a narrow victory for Valencia, potentially with a scoreline of 1-0.
