This Sunday, Valencia and Alavés will meet at the Estadio de Mestalla for La Liga’s matchweek 27. Valencia sits in 15th place with 29 points, while Alavés is just behind in 16th with 27 points. The last encounter between these teams ended in a scoreless draw.
Recent Form and Team News
Valencia’s recent performance includes a narrow 1-0 victory over Osasuna, showcasing their potential to bounce back. Alavés, however, faced a setback with a 2-0 loss to Levante in their last match.
Injury Updates
Valencia has a couple of key players unavailable:
- Mouctar Diakhaby – Muscle Injury
- Julen Agirrezabala – Meniscus Tear
Alavés also faces challenges, but their specific injury list is not detailed at this time.
Last Starting Lineups
Here’s a look at the last starting lineups for both teams:
| Valencia (vs Osasuna) | Alavés (vs Levante) |
|---|---|
| Stole Dimitrievski | Antonio Sivera |
| Thierry Correia | Jonny Otto |
| Eray Cömert | Nahuel Tenaglia |
| Unai Núñez | Jon Pacheco |
| José Gayà | Victor Parada |
| Largie Ramazani | Ángel Pérez |
| Guido Rodríguez | Pablo Ibáñez |
| Javi Guerra | Antonio Blanco |
| Luis Rioja | Carles Aleñà |
| Filip Ugrinic | Toni Martínez |
| Umar Sadiq | Lucas Boyé |
Head-to-Head Statistics
Historically, Valencia has the upper hand in their matchups with Alavés:
- Total encounters: 45
- Valencia wins: 21
- Alavés wins: 13
- Draws: 11
At Mestalla, Valencia’s record further strengthens their dominance:
- Home wins: 15 out of 22 games
- Alavés wins at Mestalla: 3
Current Trends
Valencia is finding some rhythm, having scored in three consecutive matches. However, they have suffered two losses in their last nine home games.
In contrast, Alavés struggles away from home. They have secured only one win in their last six matches on the road and have gone without a win in their last two away games. Additionally, they have conceded goals in eight straight games.
This upcoming matchup promises tension as both teams aim for vital points in the La Liga table.
