Valencia vs Deportivo Alavés Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips — La Liga 08 Mar 2026

Valencia (15th) welcome Deportivo Alavés (16th) in a La Liga fixture where both sides will be eager to climb the table. The hosts have 29 points on the board, while Deportivo Alavés sit on 27 — neither can afford to let standards slip with the business end of the season approaching.

Don’t expect a goal-fest here. With a combined projected xG of 2.7, this has the makings of a cagey, tactical affair where defensive discipline could prove the difference.

Valencia’s form coming into this match has been inconsistent, averaging 1.5 points per game from their last five fixtures. They’ve scored 5 and conceded 6 in their last five outings.

Deportivo Alavés arrive in fine fettle, averaging 0.8 points per game from their last five. However, their defensive record is a concern — 8 conceded in five games, a vulnerability Valencia will look to exploit.

The historical record between Valencia and Deportivo Alavés will be on the minds of both managers as they plot their approach. Every encounter adds another chapter to the rivalry, and this one carries its own unique set of circumstances and pressures.