Our Predictions
Alaves have a solid home record and Valencia often struggle away from home. The odds at 2.35 favor Alaves narrowly and their recent performances at home give them a slight edge over Valencia, who haven't won away in their last five.
Historical head-to-head shows both teams have scored in four of the last five encounters. Both sides have had goal involvement early this season as well. Odds of 1.91 reflect the likelihood of both nets being found in this tight contest.
Four of their last five meetings finished with two goals or fewer. Both teams are defensive-minded and their recent form suggests a cagey affair. The under 2.5 at 1.67 offers good value for this matchup.
Welcome to Extratips – Alaves vs Valencia: La Liga Match Preview and Betting Tips
Get ready for another exciting night in La Liga as Alaves host Valencia on October 20, 2025, at 19:00. Both sides come in level on points, sharing mid-table positions after similar starts to the new season. The latest odds tilt slightly towards a home win (2.35), a draw (3.20), or a Valencia away win (3.10), showing how even this clash could be. Alaves and Valencia both sit on 4 points, each with a record of 1 win, 1 draw, and 1 loss—making this tie crucial for early momentum.
Looking at their last five head-to-head encounters: Valencia 1-1 Alaves, Alaves 2-1 Valencia, Valencia 2-1 Alaves, Alaves 1-1 Valencia, Valencia 3-0 Alaves. Few goals separate them, with both teams scoring in four of these matches. At home, Alaves are tough to beat, with 2 wins, 2 draws, and 1 loss in their last five. Valencia, however, tend to struggle on the road, with just 1 win out of their last five away league matches.
Alaves’ strengths lie in capitalizing on opponent mistakes, strong positioning in defense, and quick transitions, while they struggle converting big chances, keeping consistent pressure, and maintaining discipline. Valencia show good ball retention, effective pressing, and build-up play, but battle with away-game nerves, defensive lapses, and missed opportunities. No major injuries are reported; the focus is on tactical tweaks by both managers.
Storylines to watch: Will Alaves' home support tip the scales? Can Valencia finally snap their away blues? Or will it be another share of spoils?
All signs point to a closely fought battle—expect both teams to score and a tense finish. Dive into our detailed predictions below and get set for a thrilling contest!