Alaves and Valencia both suffered defeats in the Spanish top-flight last weekend, and both will be looking to get back on track in La Liga before the first international break of the new season. But, which team will land maximum points on Saturday?
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Valencia had made an excellent start to the new season before the fixtures in La Liga last weekend, as they had landed two straight wins. However, that winning run was halted domestically last weekend, and a response will now be expected from the Spanish giants when they return to action in the Spanish top flight on Saturday.
Valencia still sits sixth in the standings, and they were hugely unfortunate to end up on the wrong end of the scoreline last weekend, as they were ultimately beaten 2-1 by Osasuna. The match-winning goal for the visitors was scored in the fifth minute of injury time, and was only their second effort on target. Valencia dictated the play throughout, and they looked to be heading towards a deserved point following Hugo Duro’s effort with ten minutes remaining.
Alaves will also be looking to respond this weekend, as they suffered a second defeat in three matches last weekend. The defeat means that they now sit 14th in the standings, with their only victory of the campaign being recorded on matchday two. However, they were unable to land maximum points for the second week running on Monday.
Alaves played very defensively on the road against Getafe, and they were made to pay for that approach, as the hosts landed maximum points after converting their penalty with six minutes left to play. It’s likely that a similar approach will be adopted against Valencia once again this weekend.
Alaves vs Valencia Head to Head
Alaves have a fine record in this fixture, as they have lost just once in their last five matches against Valencia. The hosts also won this exact fixture by a 2-1 scoreline in their previous encounter. However, three of the last five clashes have ended in draws.
Alaves vs Valencia Prediction
Both sides will be looking to get back on track after suffering defeats last weekend. However, the draw could be an interesting betting angle this weekend based on the fact that three of the last five have ended in ties.
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