Deportivo Alavés vs Valencia CF, La Liga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
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Deportivo Alavés vs Valencia CF — La Liga at Estadio de Mendizorroza.
- Deportivo Alavés 12 games · 13 pts (2026/27)
- Valencia CF 12 games · 9 pts (2026/27)
Match Details
- Referee Santiago Jaime
- Referee Jorge Bueno
- Referee Fernando Tresaco Escabosa
- Referee Jaime Ruiz
Standings
| # | Team | P | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FC Barcelona | 12 | 33 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 12 | 30 |
| 3 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 12 | 28 |
| 4 | Real Betis Balompié | 12 | 26 |
| 5 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 12 | 22 |
| 6 | Sevilla FC | 12 | 18 |
| 7 | Athletic Club | 11 | 16 |
| 8 | RC Deportivo La Coruna | 12 | 15 |
| 9 | Villarreal CF | 12 | 15 |
| 10 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 12 | 14 |
| 11 | RC Celta de Vigo | 12 | 13 |
| 12 | Deportivo Alavés | 12 | 13 |
| 13 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 11 | 12 |
| 14 | CA Osasuna | 12 | 12 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 12 | 12 |
| 16 | Getafe CF | 12 | 12 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 12 | 11 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 12 | 10 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 12 | 9 |
| 20 | Málaga CF | 12 | 5 |
Head-to-Head
Recent Form
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov | Valencia CF | H | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Nov | Levante UD | A | 1–1 | D |
| 31 Oct | FC Barcelona | H | 1–1 | D |
| 25 Oct | Real Valladolid CF | A | 2–0 | W |
| 18 Oct | Elche CF | H | 0–2 | L |
| 04 Oct | Athletic Club | H | 1–0 | W |
| Date | Opponent | H/A | Score | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov | Deportivo Alavés | A | 2–2 | D |
| 08 Nov | Real Madrid CF | H | 4–1 | W |
| 01 Nov | Getafe CF | H | 2–2 | D |
| 23 Oct | Elche CF | A | 1–2 | L |
| 18 Oct | Villarreal CF | A | 1–2 | L |
| 03 Oct | Real Betis Balompié | H | 0–2 | L |
Season Stats
| Deportivo Alavés | Valencia CF | |
|---|---|---|
| #12 | Position | #19 |
| 13 | Points | 9 |
| 12 | Played | 12 |
| 3 / 4 / 5 | W / D / L | 2 / 3 / 7 |
| 15 | Scored | 8 |
| 17 | Conceded | 20 |
| -2 | GD | -12 |
| 1.08 | PPG | 0.75 |
| 25% | Win % | 17% |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
53%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
27%
Clean Sheets
Deportivo Alavés this season
Deportivo Alavés this season
33%
Clean Sheets
Valencia CF this season
Valencia CF this season
Deportivo Alavés are 12th (13 pts). Valencia CF are 19th (9 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Deportivo Alavés
0-15
–/1
16-30
2/1
31-45
3/5
46-60
1/4
61-75
2/3
76+
7/3
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Valencia CF
0-15
1/1
16-30
1/4
31-45
1/2
46-60
1/2
61-75
2/3
76+
1/6
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Deportivo Alavés
| Lucas Boye | 5 G | |
| Mariano Diaz | 4 G | 4 A |
| Nahuel Tenaglia | 1 G | |
| Mikel Rodriguez | 1 G |
Valencia CF
| Umar Sadiq | 2 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' The game is set. Deportivo Alaves kicks off things out of here…
- 2' The Spain Ximo Navarro breaks the deadlock on 2 minutes. 1-0!
- 7' Deportivo Alaves are keeping things exceptionally tight at the back. It will take something special to break them down.
- 12' Spectators are craving for more action. Both teams play very cautiously. They need to put some more energy.
- 16' Lucas does the damage! The net is bulging and Deportivo Alaves surge ahead!
- 21' Deportivo Alaves currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 26' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 31' A quiet spell here at Estadio de Mendizorroza. Deportivo Alaves seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 36' It looks like no one’s ball. Valencia CF is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 37' It’s gonna be a Yellow card for Florian Lejeune.
- 42' The travelling Valencia CF supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
- 47' Luis Rioja has certainly something to prove this evening. He made 11 appearances with only 1 goals this season.
- 52' Both teams are passing the ball around with high level of urgency. Valencia CF needs to do something about it to get closer to the goal.
- 53' It’s a booking for Valencia CF player. Hugo Guillamon gets a Yellow card.
- 56' Manu is replacing Jota Peleteiro for the Deportivo Alaves side.
- 58' Another substitution for Valencia CF to replace Lee Kangin by Goncalo Guedes on 58 minute.
- 63' Carlos Soler has been relatively quiet despite scoring 43 goals in his last 433 appearances.
- 68' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 71' Joselu makes way for John Guidetti at the 71 minute mark. A tactical switch from Deportivo Alaves.
- 72' GOAL! Manu Vallejo scores on 72. Assisted by Kevin Gameiro
- 72' Another change for Deportivo Alaves made on 72 minute. Lucas leaves to be changed by Borja Sainz.
- 77' Goal! Hugo Guillamon scores his 9 goal in 433 matches.
- 82' Deportivo Alaves are happy to let the opposition have the ball in their own half. The trap is set.
- 87' Gabriel Paulista is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Valencia CF tonight.
- 90' Another substitution for Valencia CF to replace Gaya by Toni Lato on 90 minute.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Deportivo Alavés Lineups
Starting XI
- 22
- 9
- 7
- 24
- 1
- 8
- 23
- 5
- 3
- 6
- 11
Bench
- 14
- 4
- 19
- 13
- 10
- 17
- 21
- 2
- 29
- 37
- 26
Coach
Pablo Machín
Valencia CF Lineups
Starting XI
- 9
-
17
Denis Cheryshev ↓ Manu Vallejo 58'
- 18
- 1
- 5
- 14
- 8
- 19
-
20
Lee Kangin ↓ Goncalo Guedes 58'
- 15
- 30
Bench
- 4
- 11
-
7
Goncalo Guedes ↑ 58'
- 25
-
3
Toni Lato ↑ 90'
- 23
-
21
Manu Vallejo ↑ 58'
- 37
- 2
- 26
- 27
Coach
Javi Gracia
H2H
H2H Top Scorers
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Dani Parejo | 3 |
| Goncalo Guedes | 2 |
| Carlos Soler | 2 |
| Ximo Navarro | 2 |
| Lucas | 2 |
| Luis Rioja | 2 |
| Joan Jordan | 2 |
| Kevin Gameiro | 1 |
Head to Head
Deportivo Alavés Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.62
Deportivo Alavés xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.13
Valencia CF xG
I would bet for:
Markets are evenly balanced — no clear value pick.
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.75
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 92% |
|
8% |
| ± 1.5 | 76% |
|
24% |
| ± 2.5 | 51% |
|
49% |
| ± 3.5 | 30% |
|
70% |
| ± 4.5 | 15% |
|
85% |
Double Chance
Deportivo Alavés or Draw
74%
Draw or Valencia CF
53%
Deportivo Alavés or Valencia CF
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Deportivo Alavés win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.6%
1 – 0
9.5%
2 – 1
9.1%
0 – 0
8.3%
2 – 0
8.2%
1 – 2
6.4%
0 – 1
6.3%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 1
4.9%
3 – 0
4.3%
0 – 2
4%
3 – 2
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Deportivo Alavés
| Handicap | Deportivo Alavés covers | Push | Valencia CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 11% | — | 89% |
| -2 | 11% | 15% | 75% |
| -1.5 | 25% | — | 75% |
| -1 | 25% | 22% | 53% |
| -0.5 | 47% | — | 53% |
| +0.5 | 75% | — | 25% |
| +1 | 75% | 15% | 10% |
| +1.5 | 90% | — | 10% |
| +2 | 90% | 7% | 3% |
| +2.5 | 97% | — | 3% |
Clean Sheet
Deportivo Alavés keeps clean sheet
33%
✓
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
21%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

