Valencia will welcome Deportivo Alaves to the Mestalla for their La Liga clash on Sunday, 8 March 2026.
View our free Valencia vs Alaves predictions with odds from Bet365 below.
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Valencia vs Alaves predictions: Cards expected
Key stats
- At least five cards were awarded in four of Alaves’ last five matches.
- Valencia have lost only one of the last 13 H2Hs at this stadium.
- Alaves are currently on a five-game winless streak.
Correct score prediction: Valencia 2-1 Alaves
Not only are Deportivo Alaves without a win in their last five fixtures, but they also have a poor track record at the Mestalla, having lost nine of their last 12 trips to this stadium (W1, D2).
Keeping in mind that Valencia won two of their last three matches, we are confident that Los Che will emerge victorious after all is said and done.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Alaves up against it
- HOME: 11/10 (2.10) – 47.6%
- DRAW: 21/10 (3.10) – 32.3%
- AWAY: 11/4 (3.75) – 26.7%
*Odds from Bet365, subject to change
Deportivo Alaves' struggles continued with a 2-0 defeat at Levante last weekend. They parted ways with head coach Eduardo Coudet shortly afterward, bringing in Quique Sanchez Flores as his replacement.
Valencia, on the other hand, are coming off a 1-0 victory over Osasuna. They are 15th in the Spanish top flight ahead of their encounter with 16th-placed Alaves.
With that in mind, Valencia are the expected winners at 11/10 (2.10). Teams with these odds usually have a 47.6% probability of winning.
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Also, considering that both teams were among the goals in five of Alaves' last seven games, BTTS – Yes has an appealing look at 21/20 (2.05). That one has a 48.8% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: Alaves have bragging rights
Alaves were the dominant side in their recent clashes with Valencia, as they are unbeaten in the last five H2Hs. However, the visitors have won only one of the last 13 encounters between these sides at the Mestalla.
Spain La Liga 20/10/25
CD Alaves
Valencia
Spain La Liga 14/05/25
CD Alaves
Valencia
Spain La Liga 22/12/24
Valencia
CD Alaves
Elite Club Friendlies 24/07/24
Valencia
CD Alaves
Spain La Liga 05/05/24
Valencia
CD Alaves
Valencia preview: Eyeing back-to-back wins
Again, Carlos Corberan will be unable to call on the services of Mouctar Diakhaby (hamstring), Jose Copete (knee) and Dimitri Foulquier (knee) for this game, with these players still ruled out with injuries.
There are still doubts concerning the availability of Julen Agirrezabala, Diego Lopez, and Lucas Beltran, with these first-team players battling fitness issues.
Predicted lineup: Dimitrievski (GK), Gaya, Tarrega, Comert, Nunez, Ramazani, Rodriguez, Pepelu, Rioja, Duro & Sadiq
Last five matches
- 01/03/26: Valencia 1-0 Osasuna (La Liga)
- 22/02/26: Villarreal 2-1 Valencia (La Liga)
- 15/02/26: Levante 0-2 Valencia (La Liga)
- 08/02/26: Valencia 0-2 Real Madrid (La Liga)
- 04/02/26: Valencia 0-1 Athletic Bilbao (Copa del Rey)
Alaves preview: Hoping to get back on course
New coach Flores will fancy his chances against Valencia, a club where he spent 10 years as a player and two years as a coach.
Ville Koski is the only injury concern for Alaves ahead of this encounter, with the former Honka defender expected to get a few more days of recovery sessions following a knee injury sustained in January.
Predicted lineup: Sivera (GK), Parada, Pacheco, Garces, Tenaglia, Alena, Blanco, Ibanez, Calebe, Martinez & Boye
Last five matches
- 27/02/26: Levante 2-0 Deportivo Alaves (La Liga)
- 23/02/26: Deportivo Alaves 2-2 Girona (La Liga)
- 14/02/26: Sevilla 1-1 Deportivo Alaves (La Liga)
- 08/02/26: Deportivo Alaves 0-2 Getafe (La Liga)
- 04/02/26: Deportivo Alaves 2-3 Real Sociedad (Copa del Rey)
Player to watch: Largie Ramazani
Largie Ramazani scored the only goal in Valencia's victory over Osasuna last time out, extending his scoring run to three matches. The Belgian forward will fancy his chances against Alaves on Sunday night.