Valencia are heading into this La Liga match in good spirits. They have won three of their last five games, including two away wins, and only lost once recently. Their recent form shows they have been scoring goals and picking up points. Alaves are also in strong shape, having won three and drawn one of their last five matches. They have been solid defensively in that run, keeping clean sheets in two of those wins.

Looking at the history between these two, their recent meetings have often been tight. Five of the last six encounters have ended in draws or been decided by a single goal, with the most recent game finishing 3-2 to Alaves. Given that both teams are in good form and the matches between them are usually close and competitive, this has all the makings of a draw.