Alaves vs Valencia: Summary, H2H Stats, Lineups & Highlights

As Alaves prepare to host Valencia on September 15, 2026, with kick-off at 20:00, this SPAIN: La Liga fixture promises high stakes in a tightly contested mid-table battle.

Alaves, currently 2nd in the standings with 10 points from 4 games, are close to the leaders with only 2 points separating them. They've earned 9 points from 3 home games this season. Their recent form has been strong, with 3 wins and 1 draw in their last five matches. They've shown a solid defensive record, conceding 3 goals. At the same time, they've displayed a strong attacking output with 10 goals scored. This balance has translated into consistently competitive performances. The attack has been led by Toni Martinez, the leading goalscorer this season with 14 goals, while also providing key assists. Crucial contributions in the final third have come from players like Lucas Boye, Carlos Vicente, Antonio Blanco, who have delivered important goals and assists.

Valencia, sitting 20th with 1 points, enter as underdogs but face a tough test on the road, where they've earned 0 points from 1 games this season. Their recent form has been weak, with 1 draw and 3 losses in their last five matches. They've shown defensive issues, conceding 9 goals. At the same time, they've displayed limited attacking output with 1 goals scored. The offensive threat is spearheaded by Hugo Duro, who leads the scoring with 10 goals. Support has come from Largie Ramazani, Diego Lopez Noguerol, Umar Sadiq, who have chipped in with decisive contributions in attack.

Recent meetings between Alaves and Valencia have been competitive, with Valencia claiming victory in their most recent clash (2-3). Neither team has managed to gain a clear advantage in recent encounters.

In their previous league match against Osasuna, Alaves recorded a 5-2 victory while lining up in a 3-5-2 formation. Their starting XI featured Sivera, Otto, Koski, Tenaglia, Rebbach, Alena, Blanco, Ibanez, Perez, Diaz, Boye. This configuration emphasized defensive solidity while enabling quick transitions forward.

Valencia's last outing came against Barcelona, where they secured a 0-5 defeat using a 4-3-3 system. Their starting XI featured Dimitrievski, Vazquez, Pepelu, Diakhaby, Martinez, Maffeo, Moreno, Dieng, Ugrinic, Otorbi, Danjuma. This shape emphasized attacking fluidity, with wide players providing constant threat in advanced positions.

Looking ahead, Alaves are expected to maintain their unknown structure, Alaves and Valencia are expected to use their standard structures. The contest is set to revolve around midfield control, pressing efficiency, and how effectively each side manages transitions between defense and attack.

Goal trends from the last ten games across all competitions suggest plenty of goals: Alaves's fixtures have averaged 3.3 goals per game, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 50% of those matches, alongside 2 clean sheets. Valencia's games average 2.5 goals, with 2 going over 2.5 and both teams scoring in 25% of those matches, alongside 1 clean sheets. With both sides showing defensive resilience, expect a low-scoring affair.

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