Alaves have been flawless at home, while Valencia are without a manager: Alaves vs Valencia prediction
The La Liga sixth-round match between Alaves and Valencia will take place on 15 September at Mendizorrotza. The Basque side have collected 10 points and sit among the league leaders, while the visitors are bottom of the table with just one point.
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Alaves: three wins from three home matches
Quique Sánchez Flores's side began the season with a four-match unbeaten run, beating Getafe 3-0, Villarreal 1-0 and Osasuna 5-2, while drawing with Rayo Vallecano. The Basque side suffered their first defeat only in the previous round, losing 2-1 to Racing despite opening the scoring.
Alaves have been particularly convincing at home, where they have taken maximum points. They are also unbeaten in their last seven home meetings with Valencia and have kept clean sheets against them in the previous three matches at Mendizorrotza.
Valencia: four consecutive defeats and a managerial change
After a goalless draw with Celta, the team suffered four straight defeats — 1-0 to Betis, 3-1 to Deportivo, 5-0 to Barcelona and 1-0 to Sevilla. Valencia have scored only one goal in five league matches.
Following the latest defeat, the club parted company with Carlos Corberán, with Óscar Sánchez taking temporary charge of the team. A lengthy injury list adds to their difficult situation in the table.
Match facts and head-to-head record
- Alaves have won all three of their home matches in the current league campaign.
- Valencia have collected just one point from five rounds and scored only one goal.
- The Basque side are unbeaten in their last seven home meetings with Valencia and have kept clean sheets in the previous three.
The managerial change could give the visitors a lift: Alaves vs Valencia prediction
Current form and home statistics make Alaves the favourites, especially given Valencia's serious attacking problems. However, a managerial change can often provide a team with a short-term emotional boost.
The Basque side look more consistent, but after their first defeat of the season they may play more cautiously than usual. The visitors have a chance to end their poor run, although a full victory still looks difficult to expect.
