In an intriguing La Liga encounter, Valencia is set to face Alaves at the Estadio de Mestalla in Valencia on the 5th of May, 2024. Both teams are gearing up for what promises to be a captivating match, as they aim to improve their standings with only a few games left in the season.
Match analysis
Valencia, coming off a mixed bag of recent results, finds themselves in the 8th position in La Liga. Their form has seen some fluctuations, but a closer look reveals a team that, despite their setbacks, has managed to stay competitive in most of their matches. Conceding six goals in their last ten games while scoring just seven paints the picture of a team that has struggled offensively but has been relatively solid at the back.
Alaves, on the other hand, resides in the 12th position, exhibiting a spirited form of late with two back-to-back victories in their recent fixtures. Their recent performances have been characterized by a remarkable defensive improvement, keeping four clean sheets in their last ten matches. However, their attack has shown inconsistency, scoring in bursts but then going quiet, as seen in their last ten outings where they netted nine times.
Recent form
- Valencia has won 3, drawn 2, and lost 5 of their last 10 matches in La Liga.
- In their recent games, Valencia has shown difficulty in maintaining consistent goal-scoring form, achieving a modest total of 7 goals in their last 10 matches while conceding 6.
- Alaves, with a record of 4 wins and 6 losses in their last 10, exhibits a contrasting form to Valencia, highlighting their potential to capitalize on counter-attacks and set-piece opportunities.
- Alaves has scored 9 goals and conceded 10 in their recent outings, showcasing a tendency to be involved in tight games.
Head to head
- The last five head-to-head encounters have been fairly balanced.
- Valencia has won 2, Alaves has won 2, and 1 game ended in a draw.
- Recent matchups have tended to be low-scoring, with the majority seeing fewer than 3 goals total.
Prediction
Considering the recent form of both teams and their head-to-head history, this match is poised to be a closely contested affair. Valencia, with the home advantage at Estadio de Mestalla, will likely look to assert dominance early on. However, Alaves' recent defensive solidity and ability to shock higher-ranked teams could see them frustrate the hosts.
Predicting the outcome of this match, expect a strategic battle with a keen focus on minimizing errors. Given both teams’ recent scoring trends and defensive efforts, a low-scoring affair seems likely.
Full-Time Score Prediction: Valencia 1 - 1 Alaves
Betting Tip: Given the defensive nature of both teams recently and their head-to-head history, betting on Under 2.5 goals for this match seems like a prudent choice. Additionally, considering the potential for a tightly contested match, Both Teams to Score (Yes) could offer value for those looking for a slightly riskier option.
