Valladolid vs Alaves Prediction 18 May 2025
🔊 Can Valladolid's players find the motivation for the remaining fixtures? Their final home game will be against Alaves. Both teams are languishing at the bottom of the table, but Alaves have a strong chance of securing their spot for next season. Despite this being an away game for Eduardo Coudet's side, the bookmakers' odds remain unaffected: a home win is at 5, while an away victory stands at 1.7.
Head-to-Head
📊 Let's focus on the outcomes of the last 10 head-to-head clashes: Real Valladolid secured 2 wins, there were 2 draws, and Alavés claimed victory 6 times. The "Glorious" still have a score to settle with the "White and Violets" after their encounter at "Mendizorrotza" in the first round of this season. Back then, Paulo Pezzolano's squad outplayed their opponents in a thrilling showdown (3-2).
Head-to-head statistics Valladolid - Alaves
Real Valladolid Team Overview
🟣 Valladolid are struggling to show any signs of progress or improvement in their performances. They have suffered defeats in 10 consecutive matches. Their defensive frailties are particularly concerning, conceding an average of 2.39 goals per game, the worst record in the league. Under Alvaro Rubio, the "Blanquivioletas" deploy a 4-2-3-1 formation. This setup is based on a rather basic tactical style focused on counterattacks. However, the team's vulnerability during transitional phases and inability to maintain compactness across lines lead to dire consequences.
Match Results: Real Valladolid
Deportivo Alaves Team Overview
🔵 In the last round of La Liga, Alaves significantly boosted their chances of staying in the top tier of Spanish football. At Mendizorroza, they defeated Valencia 1-0 thanks to a penalty converted by Joan Jordan, although the decision to award the spot-kick sparked considerable debate. With two matches remaining in the season, the "Glorious" lead the relegation zone by 4 points. However, away from home, the team from Vitoria-Gasteiz struggles to secure results, managing only 3 victories in 18 attempts.
Match Results: Deportivo Alaves
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Real Valladolid
📣 Following the recent clash with Girona (0-1), Álvaro Rubio appeared disheartened and shared his thoughts: “It hurts to see the team want it so badly, fight for it, and yet never get what they deserve. It happens over and over, and we are incredibly frustrated. Still, we must accept it and keep trying. The right result will find us eventually. We have to strive to keep things as simple as possible. It's unfortunate that we're in a tough spot that robs us of the confidence needed to achieve better outcomes. We're trying to defend deeper because we're extremely vulnerable at the moment.”
🔝 Valladolid's top performer this season is Raúl Moro. The 22-year-old is enjoying the best scoring form of his career with 4 goals and 5 assists in 31 La Liga matches. Given the clear progress of the Spanish winger, it's no surprise that other La Liga clubs are showing interest in him. Moro spoke about his future: “I haven't discussed my stay at José Zorrilla with the club yet. We have two final league matches ahead, and that’s where my focus lies.”
❌ In Valladolid's injury list, Joseph Aidoo, Stanko Jurić, Javier Sánchez, and David Torres remain sidelined.
Deportivo Alaves
📎 Eduardo Coudet is a proponent of the classic 4-1-4-1 formation. A distinctive feature of this setup is the use of a deep-lying forward. In their recent match against Valencia (1-0), Kike Garcia frequently found himself in the midfield, orchestrating attacks from there. Additionally, maintaining compactness in the lines and creating a numerical advantage in the center are key elements of the Argentine coach's strategy.
🔝 A key player for Alaves this season is Antonio Blanco, who operates as a "destroyer" midfielder. Beyond his effective defensive contributions, he is often the starting point for most of their attacks. The 24-year-old holding midfielder has logged 2,663 minutes on the pitch, ranking third in the club.
📝 The most prolific player for Alaves this season remains Kike Garcia. The 35-year-old forward has netted 12 goals in the league, marking his best tally since the 2013/14 Segunda Division campaign, where he was Murcia's second top scorer. It's worth noting that his contract with Alaves expires this coming summer, and it's still unclear whether the club's management intends to extend it.
❌ The only player currently sidelined for Alaves is Moroccan defender Abdel Abqar, who is nursing a hamstring injury.
🟨 Yellow Card Prediction
On average, 5.4 yellow cards are shown in head-to-head clashes between Valladolid and Alaves. In 6 of their last 8 encounters, there have been at least 5 bookings. Interestingly, a similar pattern is evident in 7 of the last 9 games involving the "Glorious Ones." Given the Vitoria-Gasteiz club's determination to maintain their top-flight status, an intense match is expected. Our editorial choice is over 4.5 total yellow cards.
⚽️ Goal Prediction
No more than 2 goals have been scored in each of Alaves' last 7 matches. This trend also holds for 4 of the last 5 meetings between the "White and Violets" and the "Glorious Ones." It's worth noting both teams' significant struggles in attack this season: Valladolid averages 0.7 goals per game, while Alaves scores about 1. We opt for under 2.5 total goals.
🚩 Corner Prediction
This season, Valladolid typically trails their opponents in corner kicks, averaging 4.1 compared to 5.1. The same can't be said for the "Glorious Ones," who match their opponents with an average of 4.5 corners each. Moreover, in head-to-head matchups, the Vitoria-Gasteiz club outperforms their rival in average corners earned: 4.5 to 3.9. Our editorial choice is Alaves to win on corners.
Editorial Prediction
Valladolid are in dire straits, suffering ten consecutive defeats-a true disaster for the team. With no motivation left, it's doubtful that their home crowd can break this streak of failures. Alaves, on the other hand, are determined to secure three points and are likely to achieve this goal. Despite losing in the first-round match, they have dominated head-to-head encounters with Pucela. Alaves to win is the top betting option.
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Betting Tips: Real Valladolid - Deportivo Alaves
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