Deportivo Alavés vs Valencia CF, La Liga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
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Deportivo Alavés vs Valencia CF — La Liga at Estadio de Mendizorroza.
- Deportivo Alavés 38 games · 43 pts (2026/27)
- Valencia CF 38 games · 49 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 | 38 | 94 |
| 2 | Real Madrid CF | 38 | 86 |
| 3 | Villarreal CF | 38 | 72 |
| 4 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 38 | 69 |
| 5 | Real Betis Balompié | 38 | 60 |
| 6 | RC Celta de Vigo | 38 | 54 |
| 7 | Getafe CF | 38 | 51 |
| 8 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 38 | 50 |
| 9 | Valencia CF | 38 | 49 |
| 10 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 38 | 46 |
| 11 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 38 | 46 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 38 | 45 |
| 13 | Elche CF | 38 | 43 |
| 14 | Deportivo Alavés | 38 | 43 |
| 15 | Sevilla FC | 38 | 43 |
| 16 | CA Osasuna | 38 | 42 |
| 17 | RCD Mallorca | 38 | 42 |
| 18 | Levante UD | 38 | 42 |
| 19 | Girona FC | 38 | 41 |
| 20 | Real Oviedo | 38 | 29 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| #14 | Position | #9 |
| 43 | Points | 49 |
| 38 | Played | 38 |
| 11 / 10 / 17 | W / D / L | 13 / 10 / 15 |
| 44 | Scored | 46 |
| 56 | Conceded | 55 |
| -12 | GD | -9 |
| 1.13 | PPG | 1.29 |
| 29% | Win % | 34% |
Key Stats
64%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (14 games)
H2H (14 games)
57%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
Deportivo Alavés are 14th (43 pts). Valencia CF are 9th (49 pts).
Events
Match Events
- 0' That's the starting whistle at Estadio de Mendizorroza. Ninety minutes of football awaits between Deportivo Alaves and Valencia CF.
- 2' Ximo Navarro is having a superb {COMPETITION} campaign — that is 0 goals this season for the .
- 7' While there is no rush on the pitch, let’s have a look at some stats. Gaya made 422 appearances and scored 6 goals. He is very likely to score a goal today.
- 12' A tactical chess match is unfolding here. The question is which manager blinks first.
- 16' What an equalizer from Lucas!
- 21' Deportivo Alaves is showing some good football. However, Deportivo Alaves are ready to play back every minute. It might result in some problems for the home side. The game will hardly remain goalless.
- 26' It looks like no one’s ball. Valencia CF is used to counterattacking playing. None of the sides are ready to take the lead.
- 31' Valencia CF seems to be on a short break. The game is mainly concentrated in the center. It’s high time they got back to action. Otherwise, it looks like a goalless game.
- 36' The home supporters are growing impatient. Deportivo Alaves must find a spark to ignite this game.
- 37' Deportivo Alaves player sees a Yellow card in front of him.
- 42' It looks surprising Valencia CF does not make any changes. Carlos Soler has some obvious troubles when approaching to the goal.
- 47' Jota Peleteiro needs to be pretty careful with his discipline considering 0 Red cards this season.
- 52' will be watching from the dugout nervously. His Deportivo Alaves side need to improve if they are to claim all three points.
- 53' A moment of madness from Hugo Guillamon on 53 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Valencia CF will be frustrated.
- 56' A change in the Deportivo Alaves ranks — Jota Peleteiro exits the field as Manu enters on 56.
- 58' The crowd applauds Lee Kangin as he leaves the pitch. Goncalo Guedes steps in for Valencia CF.
- 63' Yunus Musah has been one of the livelier players on the pitch with 0 goals to his name this season.
- 68' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Pablo Machin will be considering his options from the bench.
- 71' A change in the Deportivo Alaves ranks — Joselu exits the field as John Guidetti enters on 71.
- 72' Against the run of play, Manu Vallejo has scored! This game has turned on its head.
- 72' Borja Sainz has so much to prove this time. He replaces Lucas on 72 minute.
- 77' A goal from the Spain international Hugo Guillamon! He fires home on 77 to make it 2-2!
- 82' The energy levels are beginning to show. Javi Gracia might look to freshen things up shortly.
- 87' Supporters expect more eagerness from Uros Racic, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio de Mendizorroza with 0 goals in the last 0 games.
- 90' Gaya makes way for Toni Lato at the 90 minute mark. A tactical switch from Valencia CF.
- The points are shared — Deportivo Alaves 2-2 Valencia CF. Honours even.
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 Machin
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 |
| Joan Jordan | 2 |
| John Guidetti | 1 |
| Kevin Gameiro | 1 |
Head to Head
Deportivo Alavés Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.5
Deportivo Alavés xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.45
Valencia CF xG
I would bet for:
Deportivo Alavés or Valencia CF 73% + Both teams to score 60%
Match Result
✗ WrongActual: Draw
Both Teams to Score
✓ Correct
Avg goals/match: 2.95
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 79% |
|
21% |
| ± 2.5 | 56% |
|
44% |
| ± 3.5 | 34% |
|
66% |
| ± 4.5 | 18% |
|
82% |
Double Chance
Deportivo Alavés or Draw
67%
Draw or Valencia CF
60%
Deportivo Alavés or Valencia CF
73%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Deportivo Alavés win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
12.3%
2 – 1
8.2%
1 – 2
7.9%
0 – 0
7%
1 – 0
7%
0 – 1
6.7%
2 – 2
Actual
2 – 0
5.8%
0 – 2
5.4%
3 – 1
4.1%
1 – 3
3.8%
3 – 2
3.1%
Asian Handicap — Deportivo Alavés
| Handicap | Deportivo Alavés covers | Push | Valencia CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 7% | — | 93% |
| -2 | 7% | 11% | 81% |
| -1.5 | 19% | — | 81% |
| -1 | 19% | 19% | 62% |
| -0.5 | 38% | — | 62% |
| +0.5 | 65% | — | 35% |
| +1 | 65% | 18% | 17% |
| +1.5 | 83% | — | 17% |
| +2 | 83% | 11% | 6% |
| +2.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
Clean Sheet
Deportivo Alavés keeps clean sheet
24%
✓
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
23%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

