Deportivo Alaves - Valencia

Deportivo Alaves enter matchday 6 of the LaLiga season following a mixed run of results, having recently secured a dominant 5-2 victory over Osasuna before a narrow 2-1 defeat to Racing Santander. Their campaign has shown flashes of attacking potency, particularly at home, where they previously overcame Villarreal. In contrast, Valencia arrive at Estadio Mendizorroza searching for a much-needed revival after a difficult spell. They have struggled to find the net in recent outings, suffering consecutive losses to Sevilla and Barcelona, and will look to stabilize their form despite missing key personnel like Cesar Tarrega, Guido Rodriguez, and Mouctar Diakhaby.

The two sides last met on 8 March 2026, when Valencia edged a 3-2 victory in a high-scoring LaLiga encounter. With the visitors aiming to arrest their current slide and the hosts looking to regain their momentum, the expected XI for Deportivo Alaves, led by Mariano Diaz and Lucas Boye, will test a Valencia defense anchored by Jose Gaya. As both teams look to establish their rhythm in this early stage of the season, the tactical battle in midfield will likely prove decisive in determining who takes control at Estadio Mendizorroza.