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Expected score: Alaves 1-0 Valencia
Alaves will host Valencia in a La Liga clash at Estadio Mendizorrotza on September 15, 2026. The match sees a third-placed Alaves, buoyed by a strong start to the season, taking on a struggling Valencia team currently propping up the table. Understanding the comparative forms of these two teams leading into this match could provide insights into what fans can expect.
Team form
Alaves
Alaves began the season promisingly, registering 10 points from their first five matches, with three wins, one draw, and one loss. The team has shown strong scoring capabilities on average with 2.2 goals scored and 1.0 goals conceded per match. Despite recently experiencing a defeat against Racing Santander, their performance against teams like Osasuna and Getafe highlights a good attack, giving home fans reason for optimism. The team generally plays with a 3-5-2 formation, which stabilizes their defense while offering options up front.
Valencia
Valencia, conversely, is in a dire situation, sitting at the bottom of the league with just 1 point from five matches. Their goal tally of 1 scored versus a significant 10 conceded implies a severe struggle in both defense and attack. Such a dismal record typically indicates ongoing issues, and without any available recent form data, fans may be concerned about the ability of the team to turn their fortunes around during this crucial match.
Head-to-head
The head-to-head record between these two teams leans slightly in favour of Valencia over their last five encounters; Valencia has won three of those matches, while Alaves has notched up one victory, and another ended in a draw. However, these historical performances come with the caveat that current circumstances have changed dramatically, particularly with Valencia’s recent struggle for form.
Key factors
Alaves' positive form prompts confidence going into this match, particularly as they take advantage of home ground elements. The team's strategic formation aids in their ability to create scoring opportunities while maintaining stability in defense. Meanwhile, for Valencia, the central challenge will be reversing their worrying trend of not converting chances. Their leaky defense will likely be under severe pressure against an Alaves side that has been relatively high-scoring at home. This matchup presents Alaves with a solid opportunity to capitalize on both their current form and Valencia's myriad issues.
Prediction
Given Alaves' solid attacking display against various opponents, along with Valencia's struggle to secure points, the expectation leans towards a home win. Statistical averages suggest Alaves will aims to keep control while limiting goals conceded, aligning with their stronger start to the season. The anticipated score predictions tend toward a narrow win for Alaves as they look to build on their early positive momentum and strain Valencia further as their season descends into concerns over relegation.
Based on current form and historical trends, Alaves enters this match as the clear favourite, reinforcing expectations of a victory against a troubled Valencia side.
Match info
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Stadium
Estadio Mendizorrotza, Vitoria-Gasteiz
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Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 15 | |
| 2 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 12 | |
| 3 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | |
| 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | |
| 5 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10 | |
| 6 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 9 | |
| 7 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9 | |
| 8 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | |
| 9 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | |
| 10 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | |
| 11 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7 | |
| 12 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | |
| 13 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | |
| 14 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | |
| 15 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 4 | |
| 16 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | |
| 17 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | |
| 18 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
| 19 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 | |
| 20 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1 |
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