Valencia CF vs Deportivo Alavés: match statistics
Valencia CF holds a clear advantage as the home team in this clash. Valencia's home goal difference stands at +3, while Deportivo Alavés has a terrible away goal difference of -12. The visitors have won only 15% of away matches and failed to score in 54% of games, which represents a major weakness. Valencia averaged 1.23 goals per home game with an xG of 1.39, indicating solid efficiency, while Alavés scores only 0.54 goals away with an xG of 1.22. The form from the last five matches also favors the hosts – Valencia earned 1.2 points per match, while Alavés managed only 0.4. All these factors point to a probable home win, although Valencia's history of draws at home (38%) suggests that a share of the points is also possible.
Valencia CF vs Deportivo Alavés: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Valencia CF played against Deportivo Alavés in La Liga (Spain). The game was played on March 8, 2026. Final score: 3:2.
Recent form
Valencia CF has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Deportivo Alavés has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Valencia CF scores 1.04 goals per game and allows 1.50. Deportivo Alavés scores 0.88 and allows 1.31. Games in this league average 2.66 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 54% of Valencia CF's games and 54% of Deportivo Alavés's. The Over 2.5 rates are 42% and 42%, compared with league averages of 55% for BTTS and 50% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Deportivo Alavés has the higher season xG average, 1.34 to 1.20 per game. Valencia CF takes 11.1 shots per game, while Deportivo Alavés takes 12.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Valencia CF leads at halftime in 15% of its games and scores 0.81 goals per game after halftime. Deportivo Alavés leads at halftime in 15% and scores 0.50 after halftime.
When the teams score
Valencia CF's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). For Deportivo Alavés, it is minutes 76-90+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
La Liga games average 2.66 goals. Both teams score in 55% of games, and 50% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, one previous meeting was available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 0.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Valencia CF holds a clear advantage as the home team in this clash. Valencia's home goal difference stands at +3, while Deportivo Alavés has a terrible away goal difference of -12. The visitors have won only 15% of away matches and failed to score in 54% of games, which represents a major weakness. Valencia averaged 1.23 goals per home game with an xG of 1.39, indicating solid efficiency, while Alavés scores only 0.54 goals away with an xG of 1.22. The form from the last five matches also favors the hosts – Valencia earned 1.2 points per match, while Alavés managed only 0.4. All these factors point to a probable home win, although Valencia's history of draws at home (38%) suggests that a share of the points is also possible.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Valencia CF | Deportivo Alavés | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 25% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.22 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Valencia CF is 20% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Valencia CF · 1 pts / game - Deportivo Alavés
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Valencia CF is 18% better for: goals scored per game.
1.04 goals / game - Valencia CF · 0.88 goals / game - Deportivo Alavés
Deportivo Alavés is 15% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.5 goals / game - Valencia CF · 1.31 goals / game - Deportivo Alavés
Valencia CF scores in 77% of games (20 of 26 meczów), while Deportivo Alavés keeps a clean sheet in 12% (3 of 26 meczów).
Deportivo Alavés scores in 62% of games (16 of 26 meczów), while Valencia CF keeps a clean sheet in 27% (7 of 26 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Valencia CF
Over / Under - Deportivo Alavés
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Deportivo Alavés is 17% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.92 pts / game - Valencia CF · 1.08 pts / game - Deportivo Alavés
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Valencia CF - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 15% of games and wins 27%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Deportivo Alavés - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 15% of games and wins 27%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.0 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Valencia CF
Deportivo Alavés
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (La Liga).
Teams vs league
| Valencia CF | Liga | Deportivo Alavés | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.54 | 2.66 | ▼ 2.19 |
| Both teams scored | • 54% | 55% | • 54% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 42% | 50% | ▼ 42% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 27% | 25% | ▼ 12% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 58% | 67% | ▼ 54% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 84% | ▼ 77% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Away team
Starting lineup
Substitutes
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Valencia CF's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 0 losses against Deportivo Alavés. Games average 0.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Valencia CF vs Deportivo Alavés?
The La Liga match finished Valencia CF 3:2 Deportivo Alavés. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Valencia CF vs Deportivo Alavés?
Valencia CF score 1.04 goals per game on average and Deportivo Alavés 0.88. The La Liga average is 2.66 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 50% of games. Both teams score in 54% of Valencia CF's matches and 54% of Deportivo Alavés's.
What form are Valencia CF and Deportivo Alavés in?
Over the last 5 games Valencia CF have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Deportivo Alavés 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Valencia CF vs Deportivo Alavés?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.