Ace Football previews the LaLiga round 18 match between Valencia and Deportivo Alaves and offers team news, stats and a free betting tip with the latest odds.
Both Valencia and Deportivo Alaves need points to escape their current position at the relegation-end of the LaLiga table. The match takes place at Estadio Mestalla and could be labelled a serious six-pointer.
Valencia are number 20 in the table on 11 points after 16 matches. Deportivo Alaves rank as number 17 with 16 points after 17 matches played.
Form: Valencia vs Deportivo Alaves
Valencia Form
Valencia only added a single draw to their account in their last three games, where they lost 0-1 and 1-0 against Rayo Vallecano and Real Valladolid respectively. At least they managed a 1-1 draw with Espanyol. Valencia claimed a modest two wins in their past six home matches in the LaLiga. They also drew two and lost two, scored nine goals and conceded seven.
Deportivo Alaves Form
Having recorded three draws from their previous three matches without winning, Deportivo Alaves are on the lookout for a win again. Against Leganes, they settled for a 1-1 draw, before finishing level with Osasuna in a 2-2 draw. In their latest match, they once again had to settle for a draw after a 1-1 match against Athletic Club. Deportivo Alaves are winless in their last six away games in the LaLiga, in which they drew one and lost five. They conceded 13 goals while scoring five themselves.
Betting stats and facts for Valencia and Deportivo Alaves
Here are some facts that might be useful for placing bets on the upcoming game between Valencia and Deportivo Alaves. The facts are based on the statistics from the last couple of matches that these teams played across all tournaments.
- In 11 of the last 13 Valencia matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Valencia have lost the last 3 matches in a row in the LaLiga while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- Valencia have lost the last 3 matches in a row in the LaLiga and the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Valencia have lost 3 of the last 4 matches while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- In 4 of the last 5 Valencia matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
- In 7 of the last 9 Deportivo Alaves away matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In the last 4 Deportivo Alaves away matches the sum of goals was over 2.5
- In 8 of the last 10 Deportivo Alaves matches in the LaLiga, the sum of goals was under 3.5
- Deportivo Alaves have lost 4 of the last 5 away matches in the LaLiga while scoring less than 1.5 goals
- In 7 of the last 9 Deportivo Alaves matches the sum of goals was under 3.5
Players in form: Valencia vs Deportivo Alaves
Hugo Duro is the most prolific LaLiga marksman for the home team, scoring twice recently. Deportivo Alaves look to Kike Garcia, hoping he can add to his current total of two LaLiga goals in his latest games.
Popular markets: Valencia vs Deportivo Alaves
Full-time result
Valencia claimed three wins, drew three and lost four of their previous 10 home matches across all tournaments. Deportivo Alaves won two, drew two and lost six of their last 10 games away.
Both teams to score
Valencia scored the first goal in six out of their last ten games. Deportivo Alaves scored the opening goal in five of a possible ten games. Both teams have scored in last 4 consecutive Deportivo Alaves games. Both teams have been quite terrible at keeping their opponents at bay in recent matches. While Valencia managed to keep a clean sheet in two of the last 10 games, Deportivo Alaves kept their opponent from scoring in two of their last 10 matches.
Total goals
Over 2.5 goals came out four times in the previous ten matches across all tournaments for Valencia, who scored an average of 1.3 goals along the way. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of the last ten outings for Deportivo Alaves, who managed to score 1.1 times in those matches. Valencia conceded a goal in their 7 most recent matches.
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