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LaLiga: Deportivo Alaves vs Real Valladolid
Kickoff Time: 2024-10-19 03:00 (HKT)
Source:REUTERS/Violeta Santos Moura
Deportivo Alaves lost 0-3 at home to Barcelona in the last match, suffering a third consecutive defeat in the league. Currently, Alaves sits in 10th place on the standings with a record of three wins, one draw, and five losses, showing a fairly average performance overall. Alaves primarily employs a 4-2-3-1 formation, focusing on a counter-attacking style of play. Statistically, Alaves has scored 11 goals and conceded 15 in the league so far, demonstrating decent attacking power but also significant defensive mistakes. It is worth noting that Alaves is a typical “strong at home, weak away” team, with their home ground being a crucial source of points in the league. In their four home matches to date, Alaves has achieved two wins, one draw, and one loss, with the only defeat coming against Barcelona in the last round. Therefore, Alaves’ home fighting power should not be underestimated.
Real Valladolid lost 1-2 at home to Rayo Vallecano in the last round and has now gone eight league matches without a win, showing a very poor form. Currently, Valladolid is second to last in the standings with a record of one win, two draws, and six losses. As a newly promoted team, Valladolid has not won since the opening match against fellow newcomers Espanyol. Valladolid plays in a 4-3-3 formation but has clear deficiencies on both offensive and defensive ends. Statistically, Valladolid has scored only five goals and conceded 19 in the league so far, indicating not only a lack of attacking prowess but also numerous defensive leaks. Additionally, Valladolid has lost all four of their away matches in the league, clearly showcasing their “away weakness.”
Overall, Alaves is clearly stronger than Valladolid. Furthermore, Alaves relies on home advantage and has performed exceptionally well at home; in contrast, Valladolid has struggled away from home and has lost their last three encounters against Alaves. Therefore, it would be reasonable to expect the strong home side Alaves to bounce back with a victory in this match.
Deportivo Alaves’ Last 5 Games: LLLWL
24-10-06 Deportivo Alaves 0-3 Barcelona
24-09-28 Getafe 2-0 Deportivo Alaves
24-09-25 Real Madrid 3-2 Deportivo Alaves
24-09-21 Deportivo Alaves 2-1 Sevilla
24-09-14 Espanyol 3-2 Deportivo Alaves
Real Valladolid’s Last 5 Games: LLLLD
24-10-11 Leganes 3-1 Real Valladolid
24-10-06 Real Valladolid 1-2 Rayo Vallecano
24-09-28 Real Valladolid 1-2 Mallorca
24-09-25 Sevilla 2-1 Real Valladolid
24-09-21 Real Valladolid 0-0 Real Sociedad
Head To Head Record:
23-01-05 Deportivo Alaves 1-0 Real Valladolid
21-02-06 Deportivo Alaves 1-0 Real Valladolid
20-10-25 Real Valladolid 0-2 Deportivo Alaves
20-07-05 Real Valladolid 1-0 Deportivo Alaves
10-11-09 Deportivo Alaves 3-0 Real Valladolid
Prediction: Deportivo Alaves to win