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Deportivo Alavés at Valencia Odds, Picks & Prediction

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Valencia wins 1-0 over Deportivo Alavés. Valencia's superior form (6-4 L10, 1.4 PPG scored, 1.2 allowed) and W1 streak overpower Alavés' dismal 3-7 L10, 1 PPG, and L6 skid. Home edge at -0.25 spread with O/U 2 fits low-scoring H2H like recent 0-0 draw.

Quick Facts

Matchup
Deportivo Alavés at Valencia
Date
Sunday, March 8, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
Spread
Valencia -0.25
Total
O/U 2
Moneyline
Valencia +116 / Deportivo Alavés +285
Best Bet
Valencia -0.25
Prediction
Valencia 1-0

Odds Comparison

Sportsbookawayhomelinemarket
--Valencia -0.25Spread
--O/U 2Total
+285+116-Moneyline

Matchup Preview

Valencia hosts Deportivo Alavés in La Liga action on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. The home side rides strong momentum with a 6-4 record in their last 10 matches, averaging 1.4 points per game scored while allowing just 1.2. They're on a W1 streak. Alavés, meanwhile, struggles mightily at 3-7 L10, scoring 1 PPG and conceding 1.4, mired in an L6 skid. Head-to-head in the last two meetings: Valencia 0-0 at Alavés and 2-2 at home. Alavés defense shows vulnerabilities, allowing fouls rank #1 (1.8714/game to ALLs), clearances #2 (3.2237/game), and tackles #3 (2.1609/game).

By The Numbers

StatValencia (Home)Deportivo Alavés (Away)
Record (L10)6-43-7
PPG1.41
Opp PPG1.21.4
StreakW1L6

Key Injuries

No significant injuries reported for either team, setting up a full-strength clash.

Odds Analysis

Consensus odds list Valencia as a slight favorite at -0.25 spread, with moneyline at +116 for Valencia and +285 for Alavés. Total sits at O/U 2, aligning with both teams' low-scoring profiles (Valencia 1.4/1.2, Alavés 1/1.4) and recent H2H draws.

Player Props to Watch

Focus on Valencia's attack exploiting Alavés' defensive edges—opponents force top-ranked fouls (1.8714/game), clearances (3.2237), and tackles (2.1609). Key for set-piece opportunities in a tight game.

Best Bets

  • Valencia -0.25: Home form (6-4 L10) and Alavés L6 make this a strong play.
  • Under 2: Matches average under 2.5 goals combined, H2H low-scoring.
  • Valencia ML +116: Value against slumping visitors.

Prediction

Valencia grinds out a 1-0 victory, capitalizing on form disparity and home edge for a clean-sheet win under the total.

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