{"id":1436351,"date":"2026-03-05T11:49:32","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T11:49:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/?post_type=news&p=1436351"},"modified":"2026-03-05T11:49:34","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T11:49:34","slug":"match-preview-valencia-vs-alaves-08-03-26-la-liga","status":"publish","type":"news","link":"https:\/\/www.squawka.com\/en\/news\/match-preview-valencia-vs-alaves-08-03-26-la-liga\/","title":{"rendered":"Valencia vs Alaves: predictions, stats, tips & odds"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Valencia<\/a> welcome Alaves<\/a> to the Mestalla in what looks like a clash of fine margins in La Liga<\/a>‘s lower half. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both teams sit neck-and-neck in the table, separated by just two points, with nearly identical records and no clear head-to-head dominance. The match kicks off at 20:00 on Sunday, and the stakes are high as both sides fight to distance themselves from the relegation dogfight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Best Bets & Predictions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Based on recent trends and season-long performance, here are our top betting recommendations for this match. We are particularly confident in a low-scoring encounter, given both sides’ issues with finishing and conservative approaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Our Prediction<\/th>\nOdds & Bookmaker<\/th>\nConfidence<\/th>\nWhy We’re Backing It<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Under 2.5 Goals<\/strong><\/td>\n11\/10 @ Bet365<\/a>
(47.6%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nBoth teams have scored under one goal per game this season (Valencia 27 in 26, Alaves 23 in 26) and consistently underperform their xG. Historical H2Hs also trend low-scoring, with 4 of the last 6 meetings ending with two or fewer goals.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Draw<\/strong><\/td>\n9\/4 @ SkyBet<\/a>
(30.8%)<\/td>\n		\u2b50\u2b50\u2b50<\/td>\nNeither team has enough attacking edge to pull away, and their league records are nearly identical. Four of their last 14 encounters have ended level, including a 0-0 earlier this season.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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Season Form & Standings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Both sides have struggled for consistency, each with only seven wins in 26, and negative goal differences. Valencia have slipped to 15th while Alaves are 16th, separated by just two points and one place. Neither side has managed a win percentage above 27%, reflecting their shared struggles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Team<\/th>\nPos<\/th>\nP<\/th>\nW<\/th>\nD<\/th>\nL<\/th>\nGF<\/th>\nGA<\/th>\nGD<\/th>\nPts<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Valencia<\/td>\n15<\/td>\n26<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n8<\/td>\n11<\/td>\n27<\/td>\n39<\/td>\n-12<\/td>\n29<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Alaves<\/td>\n16<\/td>\n26<\/td>\n7<\/td>\n6<\/td>\n13<\/td>\n23<\/td>\n34<\/td>\n-11<\/td>\n27<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Potential Match-Winners<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Neither team boasts a league-leading star, but a few players could turn the game:<\/p>\n\n\n\n