Alavés and Valencia Clash in Crucial LaLiga Showdown

VITORIA-GASTEIZ, Spain — Deportivo Alavés is set to face Valencia in a critical LaLiga match on Monday, October 20, 2025, at 9:00 PM local time in Mendizorroza Stadium. Both teams are seeking valuable points to improve their standings, with Alavés coming off a victory against Elche and Valencia struggling with recent form.

Alavés enters the match in 11th place with 11 points after an important 3-1 win over Elche last week. They ended a three-match winless streak and are looking to capitalize on playing at home, where they have secured seven of their total points and scored seven of their nine goals this season. Coach Eduardo Coudet has a strong squad available, including key player Carlos Vicente, the team’s top scorer with three goals.

On the other hand, Valencia is in 16th place with only eight points, having failed to win in their last three matches, including two consecutive losses against Girona and Oviedo. The team has struggled on the road, not winning any of their four away games this season and conceding 11 goals while only scoring three. Injuries to defender Mouctar Diakhaby and winger Largie Ramazani add to their challenges.

The betting odds reflect a close competition, with Alavés favored at 2.29 to 1 (+129) for a win, while a draw sits at 3.09 to 1 (+209). The home advantage for Alavés is significant, as they have won four of their last six encounters with Valencia in La Liga and have been strong at home throughout the season.

Historically, Valencia holds a slight edge in their matchups, having won 21 of 43 encounters, but the recent performance tilts in favor of Alavés, who are confident in their home game. The previous match at Mendizorroza saw Alavés win 1-0, with their latest victory against Valencia coming from Joan Jordán in the 79th minute.

Given their current trajectories, this match could be pivotal for both teams. Alavés will aim to strengthen their position while Valencia desperately seeks a turnaround to avoid falling deeper into relegation trouble. The teams kick off their clash on October 20, 2025, at Mendizorroza, and the outcome could significantly impact their seasons.