Preview: Alaves vs Real Valladolid – Prediction, Team News, Lineups

Two teams in disappointing form will face each other in La Liga on Friday evening Alaves greeting Real Valladolid to the Mendizorrotza Stadium.

Both teams have lost their last three La Liga games, with Alaves in 13th place La Liga tablewith 10 points from their first nine games, while Real Valladolid are in 19th place having only picked up five points from their first nine games.

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Alaves made a strong start to the 2024-25 season, picking up ten points from their first six games. However, they entered the October international break after three consecutive defeats against Real Madrid, Getafe and Barcelona.

Luis GarcíaWith 10 points from nine games, the Barcelona side have now dropped to 13th in the table, but are just three points off eighth place and it has been a positive start despite their recent problems.

The Blue and Whites finished 10th in La Liga last season upon their return to the top flight and have now featured in eight of the last nine La Liga seasons.

Alaves have picked up seven points from their four home league games this season and host a Real Valladolid team with the worst away record, having lost all four La Liga games on the road.

The last two La Liga games between these two sides were won by Alaves, but this will be their first meeting in the top flight of Spanish football since February 2021.

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Real Valladolid were promoted from the Segunda Division last season, with the White and Violets back in the top flight after a year's absence following their relegation in 2022/23.

Paulo PezzolanoThe Barcelona side have struggled in the early stages of the 2024-25 season, picking up just five points from their first nine games, leaving them 19th in the table.

The promoted side has a record of one win, two draws and six defeats in the league this season, while they have the worst defensive record with 19 goals conceded, in addition to the worst overall offensive record, having only scored five goals.

Real Valladolid picked up a welcome point at home to Real Sociedad on September 21, but have lost their last three games in Spain's top flight against Sevilla, Mallorca and Rayo Vallecano.

The White and Violets host Villarreal in their final league game of the month, while their Copa del Rey journey for the 2024-25 season begins at Astur on October 29.

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Team news

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Alaves did not report any injury concerns ahead of Friday's game, so it is possible that head coach Garcia will have a full squad to choose from against Real Valladolid.

The coach is expected to resist the temptation to reshuffle his team after the three-goal defeat to Barcelona in their last game, but there could be a change in the final third of the field Kike Garcia possibly replace Tony Martinez.

Carlos Vicente has scored two goals from outside position this season and the 25-year-old will be in the starting lineup again Stoichkov should remain at number 10 for the home team.

As for Real Valladolid, Cesar de la Hoz is off while Javi Sanchez And Cenk Ozkacar Major doubts remain due to foot and thigh problems respectively as the pair have to complete late fitness tests before the competition.

Lucas Rosa In the last game against Rayo Vallecano he received an important yellow card, so the guests will have to make a change at left defense on Friday evening.

Raul Moro is the team's top scorer in the league this season with two goals and the 21-year-old is expected to return to the starting XI against Alaves and potentially take his place Darwin Machis.

Alave's possible starting lineup:
Sivera; Tenaglia, Abqar, Mourino, Sanchez; Guevara, Blanco; Vicente, Stoichkov, Rebbach; Kike Garcia

Real Valladolid possible starting lineup:
Hein; Perez, Bah, Torres, Chasco; Martin, Comert, Amallah; Ndiaye, Latasa, Moro

We say: Alaves 2:1 Real Valladolid

Alaves have already scored 11 goals in the league this season and Real Valladolid have conceded many goals. There should be goals on Friday and we expect an entertaining affair, with Alaves likely to have enough to get back to winning ways against a Real Valladolid team who have struggled on the road this season.

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