Alaves vs Valencia prediction: expert analysis, possible lineups, September 15, 2026
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In the 6th round of La Liga on September 15, 2026, Alaves will face Valencia. The home side will be looking to secure another victory.
Alaves vs Valencia team news and expert analysis
The club from Vitoria produced fairly familiar results last season, finishing fourteenth, although they were only one point clear of relegated Mallorca — 43 points to 42. They have made a strong start this time around, securing clean-sheet home victories over Getafe and Rayo Vallecano, as well as beating Osasuna, while also drawing away to Villarreal. However, they lost 1-2 to Racing in Santander in the latest round.
The Mestalla side finally improved in 2025/2026, avoiding a relegation battle until the very end and finishing ninth with 49 points. However, after a goalless draw in the opening round, they suffered a series of defeats. Barcelona thrashed them 5-0, while they then lost 0-1 to Sevilla in the latest round.
Kike Sanchez Flores' side are currently posting solid numbers: 2.2 goals scored and just one conceded per match. By comparison, Pepelu and his teammates are scoring only 0.2 goals per game while conceding two.
Head to Head matches: Alaves vs Valencia
Alaves had gone five consecutive matches unbeaten. However, they lost 2-3 at Mestalla in March.
The hosts are understandably considered the favourites. A 0 handicap looks like the safest option (odds – 1.60).
Alaves vs Valencia: key statistics and trends
- Alaves have won three of their five matches
- 60% of Alaves' matches have featured goals from both teams, with an average total of 3.2 goals per game
- Valencia have lost four matches in a row
- 20% of Valencia's matches have featured goals from both teams, with an average total of 2.2 goals per game
Alaves vs Valencia: Possible starting lineups
Alaves play in a 1-5-3-2 formation (possible lineup): Sivera - Rebbach, Perez Hidalgo, Castro, Koski, Tenaglia - Rodriguez, Blanco, Ibanez - Boye, Martinez
Valencia play in a 1-5-4-1 formation (possible lineup): Dimitrievski - Vazquez, Rioja, Diakhaby, Tarrega, Martinez - Guerra, Pepelu, Ugrinic, Sato - Sadiq
Place your bets on the upcoming match and follow your team's position in the La Liga standings.
