Deportivo Alavés vs Valencia 20 Oct 2025

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This match is played on date 20 Oct 2025
This match takes place in Estadio de Mendizorroza in Vitoria-Gasteiz – In championship competitions La liga by Season 2025/2026

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⚽ Deportivo Alavés vs Valencia CF – Match Preview

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🔎 Overview & Context

Deportivo Alavés host Valencia in a match that may shape both clubs’ trajectories in this early phase of the La Liga season. Alavés arrive at their home ground with growing confidence, especially against Valencia, having been unbeaten in several recent home fixtures versus them. Valencia, meanwhile, carry a heavier burden: their away form is shaky, and they trail in the recent head-to-head statistics when facing Alavés.

For Alavés, a positive result here could build momentum and help secure their mid-table stability. For Valencia, it’s about breaking the pattern of under-performance away from home and rediscovering consistency. Expect a tactical battle where home defence and transition play will be key for Alavés, while Valencia must find ways to challenge in possession and convert chances.

🏴 Deportivo Alavés – Strengths, Weaknesses & Key Notes

Strengths:

• Home advantage: Alavés are unbeaten in the majority of their recent home clashes with Valencia, including multiple clean sheets.

• Defensive organisation: They have shown a fairly solid record at Mendizorroza, conceding relatively few goals in home games this season.

• Confidence in direct threats: Alavés have attackers who can exploit transitions and set-pieces, especially when the opponent is under pressure.

Weaknesses:

• Moderate offensive output: While defensively decent at home, Alavés often struggle to impose themselves as the dominant attacking side and may lack the cutting edge.

• Inconsistency: Recent form has had ups and downs — wins, draws and losses are all present in their last cycle of games.

• Vulnerable if the opponent controls possession: If Valencia dominate midfield and tempo, Alavés may concede control and be pinned back.

Key Notes:

• The likely formation looks to be a 4-2-3-1 or 4-4-2 with emphasis on compactness and controlling the defensive blocks.

• Key players (such as the midfield duo and full-backs) will play a huge role in transitions when Alavés move from defence into attack.

• Set-pieces and wing play may present Alavés’s best route to threaten against Valencia.

🏴 Valencia CF – Strengths, Weaknesses & Key Notes

Strengths:

• Attacking potential: Valencia have shown in past matches the ability to score with good chances, especially when they find space behind opponents.

• Experience and squad depth: As a historically high-level club, they have players capable of influencing big games if in form.

• Motivated to improve: Given their away struggles, this match offers a chance to make a statement.

Weaknesses:

• Away form and recent record: Valencia have struggled to win away, and their defensive record on the road is a concern.

• Defensive lapses: Their defence has shown vulnerabilities, particularly against teams that play with energy and transition speed.

• Inconsistency in attack: While able to create chances, they sometimes fail to convert or fail to dominate territory.

Key Notes:

• Likely formation suggests a 4-4-2 or 4-2-3-1, with emphasis on width and movement in attack to try to break down a compact Alavés defence.

• Valencia must find ways to control midfield and exploit the flanks quickly because Alavés will aim to frustrate and hit on the break.

• If they concede first, they may struggle to open up the game due to Alavés’s defensive resilience at home.

📊 Key Stats & Trends

• Alavés are unbeaten in their last six home matches against Valencia, including four wins in that span.

• Valencia have not won in several away games against Basque-region teams, and their last victory at Mendizorroza dates back several years.

• Many recent encounters between these two have produced under 2.5 total goals, indicating tight contests where defences often hold sway.

• Alavés concede roughly 1 goal per home game in recent matches; Valencia’s away matches show a higher rate of goals conceded.

• Corner kicks and set pieces: Alavés often generate more from home matches in these areas, giving them a slight edge in secondary attacking metrics.

🏥 Team News & Injuries

Deportivo Alavés:

• Team reports indicate the squad is largely available, though some minor fitness issues may exist (for example Moussa Diarra is doubtful).

• No major suspensions reported; the core of the team looks stable.

• Home players such as Antonio Blanco (midfield) are in strong form and will be central to the game plan.

Valencia CF:

• Valencia face some injury concerns: Largie Ramazani is expected to be out for about a month due to a quad-muscle issue, and Mouctar Diakhaby remains absent.

• Defender Filip Ugrinic is also doubtful with a knee issue. These injuries weaken Valencia’s defensive options, especially away from home.

• The absence of key defenders puts added pressure on those available to step up.

⚙️ Tactical Outlook

• Alavés: Will likely field a compact shape, with two holding midfielders shielding the defence and the wing-backs contributing to attack. Their transitions will be important: defence → midfield → attack, with speed when space opens. They may look to frustrate Valencia, absorb pressure, then hit with a quick counter or set-piece.

• Valencia: Will attempt to dominate possession and attack the width, but must do so carefully given Alavés’s home resilience. Key is to create overloads on flanks, use quick passes to penetrate, and avoid heavy turnovers in their own half. They must manage the pace and physicality of Alavés’s counters, and ensure defensive organisation especially when Alavés are in attack.

• The midfield battle will be critical—who can control tempo and transitions will influence the outcome. Also, first 20-30 minutes may set the tone: if Alavés score early, Valencia could be under more pressure; if Valencia score early, they may force Alavés out of their comfort zone.

🎯 Prediction

Given all the information:

• The home side (Alavés) have the edge in this specific matchup thanks to their recent record against Valencia and their home strength.

• Valencia’s away struggles, defensive injuries, and inconsistency suggest they might find it hard to win here.

• Likely outcome: a tight match, fewer goals than high-scoring games, possibly a draw or narrow home win for Alavés.

Predicted Score: Deportivo Alavés 1-0 Valencia CF

Possible Goalscorers:

• Alavés: Carlos Vicente (key threat on the wing and penalties)

• Valencia: Hugo Duro (if Valencia find a chance)

Expected Outcome:
Alavés maintain their home form, control the game’s tempo, frustrate Valencia, manage to score a decisive goal (perhaps via set-piece or a penalty) and hold on to win narrowly. Valencia likely create some chances but fail to capitalise enough.

Deportivo Alavés

Valencia