Our Predictions
Alaves's troubles at home and Valencia's shaky away form suggest it's a close, low-scoring game. Odds favor a home win, but both teams' recent inability to score consistently points to a likely 1-0 or 1-0 win for Alaves, with not many goals involved.
Tough to split these teams, and recent head-to-heads show they can both find the net. A 1-1 or 2-2 draw feels plausible, especially with some attacking flair from Valencia and fighting spirit from Alaves.
Valencia has shown resilience away from home and might just edge out Alaves in a slightly more open game. With both teams capable of scoring, a 1-2 or similar scoreline is within reach if Valencia finds their rhythm.
Welcome to Extratips, where today we're diving into the upcoming clash between Alaves and Valencia, set for May 14th at 17:00 in Spain's La Liga. Alaves, sitting near the relegation zone at 17th, hope to cling to their top-flight status with 32 points from 35 games. Meanwhile, Valencia, slightly above the drop with 39 points in 1'8th position, aim to seal a safe spot with a strong finish. The odds favor a narrow home win at 2.05, but don't discount a stalemate at 3.25 or an away victory at 3.80, hinting at a close contest. Recent form shows Alaves struggling at home, with only 1 win in their last 5 matches, whereas Valencia's away form is equally streaky, with just 1 win in their last 5. Historically, their last 5 encounters have been tight, with 2 draws and 3 wins split between them. Key factors? Injuries and tactical tweaks, especially for Valencia, could sway things. The big story here? Can Alaves turn their form around and fight to avoid relegation, or will Valencia's resilience see them finish strong? Expect a tense, low-scoring affair with chances for both sides; a classic battle of grit versus flair. Now, onto the predictions!