Deportivo Alaves vs Valencia CF, La Liga 2020-21 REGULAR SEASON
Overview
Match Preview
Deportivo Alaves vs Valencia CF — La Liga at Estadio de Mendizorroza.
- Deportivo Alaves 7 games · 11 pts (2026/27)
- Valencia CF 7 games · 4 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 | 7 | 21 |
| 2 | Club Atlético de Madrid | 7 | 16 |
| 3 | Real Betis Balompié | 7 | 16 |
| 4 | Real Madrid CF | 7 | 15 |
| 5 | Sevilla FC | 7 | 13 |
| 6 | Deportivo Alaves | 7 | 11 |
| 7 | RC Deportivo La Coruña | 7 | 10 |
| 8 | Real Sociedad de Fútbol | 7 | 10 |
| 9 | CA Osasuna | 7 | 8 |
| 10 | Rayo Vallecano de Madrid | 7 | 8 |
| 11 | Villarreal CF | 7 | 8 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 6 | 8 |
| 13 | Getafe CF | 7 | 8 |
| 14 | RC Celta de Vigo | 7 | 7 |
| 15 | RCD Espanyol de Barcelona | 7 | 7 |
| 16 | Real Racing Club de Santander | 7 | 7 |
| 17 | Levante UD | 6 | 5 |
| 18 | Elche CF | 7 | 5 |
| 19 | Valencia CF | 7 | 4 |
| 20 | Malaga CF | 7 | 3 |
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 Alaves | 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 Alaves | Valencia CF | |
|---|---|---|
| #6 | Position | #19 |
| 11 | Points | 4 |
| 7 | Played | 7 |
| 3 / 2 / 2 | W / D / L | 1 / 1 / 5 |
| 11 | Scored | 4 |
| 6 | Conceded | 13 |
| +5 | GD | -9 |
| 1.57 | PPG | 0.57 |
| 43% | Win % | 14% |
Key Stats
60%
Both Teams to Score
H2H (15 games)
H2H (15 games)
53%
Over 2.5 Goals
H2H history
H2H history
33%
Clean Sheets
Deportivo Alaves this season
Deportivo Alaves this season
29%
Clean Sheets
Valencia CF this season
Valencia CF this season
Deportivo Alaves are 6th (11 pts). Valencia CF are 19th (4 pts).
Goal Timing (This Season)
Deportivo Alaves
0-15
–/–
16-30
2/–
31-45
2/1
46-60
1/3
61-75
2/1
76+
4/1
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Valencia CF
0-15
–/1
16-30
1/3
31-45
–/–
46-60
1/1
61-75
–/1
76+
1/5
■ Scored ■ Conceded
Top Scorers (This Season)
Deportivo Alaves
| Lucas Boye | 4 G | |
| Mariano Diaz | 3 G | 3 A |
| Nahuel Tenaglia | 1 G | |
| Mikel Rodriguez | 1 G |
Events
Match Events
- 0' Both captains have shaken hands and the referee is ready. We are underway at Estadio de Mendizorroza!
- 2' Ximo Navarro does the damage! The net is bulging and Deportivo Alaves surge ahead!
- 7' While players are taking a pause, let’s have a look at their stats. The teams met 1 times this season with Valencia CF winning 100% of all matches.
- 12' Jota Peleteiro has been relatively quiet despite scoring 4 goals in his last 391 appearances.
- 16' The Spain Lucas breaks the deadlock on 16 minutes. 2-0!
- 21' Supporters expect more eagerness from Luis Rioja, as he is very good at scoring at Estadio de Mendizorroza with 1 goals in the last 1 games.
- 26' Deportivo Alaves currently sit in the Array table. A result here could be decisive in the race for the top positions.
- 31' We miss some good tackles and strikes. Is there anyone on the field to put the game back to action?
- 36' A quiet spell here at Estadio de Mendizorroza. Valencia CF seem content sitting deep and soaking up pressure.
- 37' A moment of madness from Florian Lejeune on 37 minutes earns him a Yellow card. Deportivo Alaves will be frustrated.
- 42' We are waiting for someone to take the initiative. Who will be the first to commit to attack?
- 47' Valencia CF fans have not had much to celebrate tonight. Their side is struggling to get forward.
- 52' Carlos Soler is a natural and has been asked to do a very specific job for Deportivo Alaves tonight.
- 53' The referee has no hesitation. Hugo Guillamon is booked for Valencia CF — Yellow card on 53.
- 56' It is a substitution in Deportivo Alaves team. Jota Peleteiro is replaced by Manu on 56 minute.
- 58' The Valencia CF bench stirs into life. Lee Kangin is withdrawn and Goncalo Guedes gets his opportunity.
- 63' named a earlier, and opted for a in response. A fascinating tactical duel is developing.
- 68' Both keepers have barely been tested. Deportivo Alaves and Valencia CF are cancelling each other out in the centre of the park.
- 71' A change in the Deportivo Alaves ranks — Joselu exits the field as John Guidetti enters on 71.
- 72' Magnificent from Manu Vallejo! That is 11 goals in 429 appearances — and it could not have come at a better time.
- 72' A tactical swap from Deportivo Alaves — Borja Sainz on, Lucas off on 72 minutes.
- 77' What a strike from Hugo Guillamon! The score is 2-2.
- 82' The referee is likely to let players tackle, as he already missed some meaty challenges during opening seconds. He is still to establish what should not be done by the players and what is acceptable on the pitch. It’s going to be a tough game for Joselu suffering a number of foals already.
- 87' The clock is ticking and both teams know a goal could change everything at this point.
- 90' Toni Lato is replacing Gaya for the Valencia CF side.
- will have plenty to reflect on. were simply the better side today.
Lineups
Deportivo Alaves 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 |
| Joan Jordan | 2 |
| Goncalo Guedes | 2 |
| Carlos Soler | 2 |
| Ximo Navarro | 2 |
| Lucas | 2 |
| Luis Rioja | 2 |
| Carlos Martin | 1 |
Head to Head
Deportivo Alaves Form
Predictions
Prediction accuracy
2 / 4
1.89
Deportivo Alaves xG
Expected Goals
Dixon-Coles · Bivariate Poisson · Neg. Binomial · Elo
0.97
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: 2.86
Actual: Yes — both scored
Over / Under Goals
✓ O/U 2.5| Line | Over | Under | |
|---|---|---|---|
| ± 0.5 | 93% |
|
7% |
| ± 1.5 | 78% |
|
22% |
| ± 2.5 | 54% |
|
46% |
| ± 3.5 | 32% |
|
68% |
| ± 4.5 | 17% |
|
83% |
Double Chance
Deportivo Alaves or Draw
79%
Draw or Valencia CF
46%
Deportivo Alaves or Valencia CF
75%
Half-Time Result
✗ WrongActual: Deportivo Alaves win at HT
Correct Score
✓ In top 12
1 – 1
11.3%
1 – 0
10.1%
2 – 0
10.1%
2 – 1
9.6%
0 – 0
7.5%
3 – 0
6.2%
3 – 1
6%
1 – 2
4.9%
0 – 1
4.7%
2 – 2
Actual
3 – 2
3%
4 – 0
2.9%
Asian Handicap — Deportivo Alaves
| Handicap | Deportivo Alaves covers | Push | Valencia CF covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| -2.5 | 16% | — | 84% |
| -2 | 16% | 18% | 66% |
| -1.5 | 34% | — | 66% |
| -1 | 34% | 23% | 43% |
| -0.5 | 57% | — | 43% |
| +0.5 | 82% | — | 18% |
| +1 | 82% | 11% | 6% |
| +1.5 | 94% | — | 6% |
| +2 | 94% | 5% | 2% |
| +2.5 | 98% | — | 2% |
Clean Sheet
Deportivo Alaves keeps clean sheet
38%
✓
Valencia CF keeps clean sheet
16%
✓
Predictions are statistical estimates based on season form, H2H history, and a Poisson model. Not financial advice.

