Welcome to Extratips, where today’s La Liga clash delivered a tight, goalless encounter between Alaves and Valencia. The match fans predicted to be low scoring, leaning towards a home win with under 2.5 goals, and that’s exactly how it played out. Key moments? Well, the game was a tactical war with few clear-cut chances, and both sides defended stoutly. The standout performances came from the hosts' resilient goalkeeper, making crucial saves, and Valencia’s forward line, which kept pressing but couldn’t beat the home net. Coaches opted for cautious setups, emphasizing defensive solidity, which kept the score sheet clean. Pre-match odds favored a narrow Alaves victory with under 2.5 goals, and the game mirrored those predictions, proving how tight the teams are. Historically, they often produce close contests, and the lack of goals today was no surprise. This result keeps Alaves chasing safety while Valencia’s European ambitions wobble slightly. Major talking points? Defensive discipline and whether the match’s chess-like tactics could’ve sparked more attacking sparks. Overall, a classic grind that underlined just how unpredictable and defensive-minded La Liga can be today.