Monday , 10 August 2026

Deportivo Alavés vs Valencia CF, La Liga 2023-24 REGULAR SEASON

Primera Division · 2023-24
Deportivo Alavés
1 – 0
Full Time
Valencia CF
Sat 2 Sep 2023 · 16:30 UTC Mendizorroza 16,641 HT 45' · FT 45'
Cenk Ozkacar og 6' 1–0
Jon Guridi 38' Y
Andoni Gorosabel 45' Y
Y 45' Gaya
Ander Guevara 81' Y
Y 86' Mouctar Diakhaby
Carlos Benavidez 89' Y

Overview

Match Preview

Deportivo Alavés vs Valencia CF — La Liga at Mendizorroza.

Match Details

  • Referee Pablo Gonzalez Fuertes (Spain)
  • Assistant 1 Israel Barcena Rodriguez (Spain)
  • Assistant 2 Abraham Perez Dapia (Spain)

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

5
5
4
Deportivo Alavés 14 games · Avg 2.6 goals Valencia CF
Last 5 meetings
2023-09-02 Deportivo Alavés 1–0 Valencia CF 2022-02-13 Deportivo Alavés 2–1 Valencia CF 2021-08-27 Valencia CF 3–0 Deportivo Alavés 2021-04-24 Valencia CF 1–1 Deportivo Alavés 2020-11-22 Deportivo Alavés 2–2 Valencia CF

Recent Form

Deportivo Alavés
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Sep Valencia CF H 1–0 W
28 Aug Getafe CF A 0–1 L
21 Aug Sevilla FC H 4–3 W
14 Aug Cadiz CF A 0–1 L
22 May Cadiz CF H 0–1 L
15 May Levante UD A 1–3 L
Valencia CF
DateOpponentH/A ScoreResult
02 Sep Deportivo Alavés A 0–1 L
27 Aug CA Osasuna H 1–2 L
18 Aug UD Las Palmas H 1–0 W
11 Aug Sevilla FC A 2–1 W
04 Jun Real Betis Balompié A 1–1 D
28 May RCD Espanyol de Barcelona H 2–2 D

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)
57% Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history

Deportivo Alavés are 14th (43 pts). Valencia CF are 9th (49 pts).

Events

Match Events

  • 0' Welcome to Mendizorroza that hosts another battle between Deportivo Alaves and Valencia CF.
  • 5' Players seem to put ease on their energy level Spectators hardly appreciate such approach. Teams need to speed up the tempo.
  • 6' Magnificent from Kike Garcia! That is 49 goals in 241 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
  • 11' The travelling Valencia CF supporters hardly appreciate their team being pressed down to the backline.
  • 16' The tempo has dropped considerably in the last few minutes. Ruben Baraja will be considering his options from the bench.
  • 21' Valencia CF fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
  • 26' The teams are not in a rush to score plenty of goals. It might look strange considering Deportivo Alaves that had 267 games and scored 237 goals.
  • 31' The midfield battle is intense right now. Both Deportivo Alaves and Valencia CF are fighting for every inch of the pitch.
  • 36' Spectators do not have much to choose from both teams. The sides had several scoring chances but they still need a bit more than just a sight of a goal.
  • 38' The referee has no hesitation. Jon Guridi is booked for Deportivo Alaves — Yellow card on 38.
  • 43' Selim Amallah has been disciplined this evening — perhaps mindful of those 0 cards already picked up this season.
  • 45' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Andoni Gorosabel on 45 minutes.
  • 46' The crowd applauds Cenk Ozkacar as he leaves the pitch. Cristhian Mosquera steps in for Valencia CF.
  • 51' 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.
  • 56' Antonio Blanco is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Valencia CF tonight.
  • 61' Valencia CF make a change. Andre Almeida trudges off to be replaced by Sergi Canos on 61 minutes.
  • 66' Deportivo Alaves manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Alex Sola is hanging Xeber Alkain on the field on 66 minute.
  • 70' Selim Amallah has so much to prove this time. He replaces Diego Lopez on 70 minute.
  • 75' A tactical swap from Deportivo Alaves — Samu Omorodion on, Kike Garcia off on 75 minutes.
  • 80' looks like a favorite considering 0 games won in last 0 matches with its main striker scoring goals.
  • 81' The referee does not hesitate — a Yellow card for Antonio Blanco on 81 minutes.
  • 81' Hugo Duro makes way for Mario Dominguez at the 81 minute mark. A tactical switch from Valencia CF.
  • 86' That is a Yellow card for Valencia CF. Mouctar Diakhaby will be fuming at that decision.
  • 87' Carlos Benavidez is ready to make an impact after coming on for Antonio Blanco at the 87 minute mark.
  • 88' Deportivo Alaves manager makes another effort to make the tables turned. Ianis Hagi is hanging Jon Guridi on the field on 88 minute.
  • 89' That is a Yellow card for Deportivo Alaves. Carlos Benavidez will be fuming at that decision.
  • Game over. The scoreline of 1-0 tells the full story of an entertaining encounter.

Lineups

Deportivo Alavés Lineups

4-2-3-1

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Luís García

Valencia CF Lineups

4-4-2

Starting XI

Bench

Coach Ruben Baraja

H2H

H2H Top Scorers

PlayerGoals
Dani Parejo 3
Joan Jordan 2
Goncalo Guedes 2
Carlos Soler 2
Ximo Navarro 2
Lucas 2
Luis Rioja 1
Edgar Mendez 1

Head to Head

2023-09-02 Deportivo Alavés 1–0 Valencia CF 2022-02-13 Deportivo Alavés 2–1 Valencia CF 2021-08-27 Valencia CF 3–0 Deportivo Alavés 2021-04-24 Valencia CF 1–1 Deportivo Alavés 2020-11-22 Deportivo Alavés 2–2 Valencia CF

Deportivo Alavés Form

2023-09-02 Deportivo Alavés 1–0 Valencia CF W 2023-08-28 Getafe CF 1–0 Deportivo Alavés L 2023-08-21 Deportivo Alavés 4–3 Sevilla FC W 2023-08-14 Cadiz CF 1–0 Deportivo Alavés L 2022-05-22 Deportivo Alavés 0–1 Cadiz CF L 2022-05-15 Levante UD 3–1 Deportivo Alavés L

Valencia CF Form

2023-09-02 Deportivo Alavés 1–0 Valencia CF L 2023-08-27 Valencia CF 1–2 CA Osasuna L 2023-08-18 Valencia CF 1–0 UD Las Palmas W 2023-08-11 Sevilla FC 1–2 Valencia CF W 2023-06-04 Real Betis Balompié 1–1 Valencia CF D 2023-05-28 Valencia CF 2–2 RCD Espanyol de Barcelona D

Predictions

Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.39 Deportivo Alavés xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
1.24 Valencia CF xG
I would bet for: Deportivo Alavés or Valencia CF 73%

Match Result

✓ Correct
Deportivo Alavés43% Draw27% Valencia CF30%
Actual: Deportivo Alavés win

Both Teams to Score

✗ Wrong
Yes54% 0% No46%
Avg goals/match: 2.63
Actual: No — clean sheet

Over / Under Goals

✓ O/U 2.5
Line Over Under
± 0.5 91%
9%
± 1.5 74%
26%
± 2.5 48%
52%
± 3.5 27%
73%
± 4.5 13%
87%

Double Chance

Deportivo Alavés or Draw
70%
Draw or Valencia CF
57%
Deportivo Alavés or Valencia CF
73%

Half-Time Result

✗ Wrong
Deportivo Alavés28% Draw48% Valencia CF24%
Actual: Deportivo Alavés win at HT

Correct Score

✓ In top 12
1 – 1
13.3%
0 – 0
9.2%
1 – 0
Actual
2 – 1
8.3%
0 – 1
7.9%
1 – 2
7.4%
2 – 0
6.8%
0 – 2
5.4%
2 – 2
5.2%
3 – 1
3.9%
3 – 0
3.1%
1 – 3
3.1%

Asian Handicap — Deportivo Alavés

Handicap Deportivo Alavés covers Push Valencia CF covers
-2.5 7% — 93%
-2 7% 12% 81%
-1.5 19% — 81%
-1 19% 20% 61%
-0.5 39% — 61%
+0.5 68% — 32%
+1 68% 18% 14%
+1.5 86% — 14%
+2 86% 9% 5%
+2.5 95% — 5%

Clean Sheet

Deportivo Alavés keeps clean sheet
30% ✗
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
26% ✓

Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.