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LaLiga: Deportivo Alaves vs Valencia
Kickoff Time: 2025-10-21 03:00 (HKT)
Source: REUTERS/Miguel Vidal
Deportivo Alaves began competing in La Liga from the 2023-24 season and has managed to avoid relegation in the past two seasons. This season, Alaves has started with three wins, two draws, and three losses. During this period, they held last season’s third-place team, Atletico Madrid, to a draw at home and defeated last season’s fourth-place team, Athletic Club, away. Considering that the total market value of Alaves’ first-team squad is only €70.4 million, ranking third from the bottom in the league, their current results can be described as excellent. Carles Alena, the former Barcelona midfielder who joined during the summer transfer window, has integrated into the team’s tactics and provided three assists. Another summer signing, forward Lucas Boye, also scored his first goal of the season in the last league match. Statistically, Alaves averages 19.6 successful aerial duels and 16.8 fouls per game, ranking first in the league in both categories. This shows that the team is adept at using tactical fouls to disrupt the opponent’s attacking rhythm.Once they regain possession, they quickly switch play to their forwards to organize attacks.
Valencia was once a traditional powerhouse in La Liga. However, due to poor club management, the need to sell star players every season, and insufficient investment in the transfer market, the team has lost its competitiveness, and their performance has continuously declined. After eight league matches, Valencia has only managed to secure eight points, averaging one point per game. It is likely that the team will have to start fighting against relegation early. In their last two league matches, they lost 1-2 on both occasions, despite having an extra player on the field in each game. However, they failed to capitalize on the numerical advantage. For example, in the last league match, Valencia took 19 shots but only converted one into a goal, highlighting their inefficiency in attack. Moreover, their key central defender Mouctar Diakhaby, who started six games this season, was injured during the match. It is expected that Jose Copete, who joined in the summer transfer window, will start in his place. This season, in the three games Jose Copete started, Valencia conceded goals in each, indicating that the defensive line he leads is not solid.
Alaves has only suffered one defeat at home this season and is adept at securing points on their home turf. In contrast, Valencia has yet to win an away game this season, scoring only three goals and conceding 11, making them the worst defensive team in La Liga away from home. Given the disparity in the two teams’ home and away performance, it is believed that Alaves will not miss the opportunity to secure all three points in this encounter.
Deportivo Alaves‘ Last 5 Games: WLDLW
25-10-05 Deportivo Alaves 3-1 Elche
25-09-28 Mallorca 1-0 Deportivo Alaves
25-09-25 Getafe 1-1 Deportivo Alaves
25-09-21 Deportivo Alaves 1-2 Sevilla
25-09-14 Athletic Club 0-1 Deportivo Alaves
Valencia’s Last 5 Games: LLDWL
25-10-04 Girona 2-1 Valencia
25-10-01 Valencia 1-2 Real Oviedo
25-09-24 Espanyol 2-2 Valencia
25-09-21 Valencia 2-0 Athletic Club
25-09-15 Barcelona 6-0 Valencia
Head-To-Head Record
25-05-15 Deportivo Alaves 1-0 Valencia
24-12-22 Valencia 2-2 Deportivo Alaves
24-05-06 Valencia 0-1 Deportivo Alaves
23-09-03 Deportivo Alaves 1-0 Valencia
22-02-13 Deportivo Alaves 2-1 Valencia
Prediction: Deportivo Alaves to win