What the stats say — Valencia vs Alavés
Valencia host Alavés at the atmospheric Mestalla in a fixture both sides need after poor recent form. Duro (12 goals) leads Valencia's attack while Januzaj (8 goals) provides Alavés' creativity. Both sides are in the yellow-card zone — Pina (7 YC) tops the list. Valencia corners (5.2), Duro SoT and Pina's booking are the main betting angles.
Result lean: Valencia narrow home advantage — Mestalla atmosphere, Alavés poor away record
Corners: Valencia most corners — 5.2 per game at Mestalla
Cards: Pina most bookable — Alavés defensive midfielder, 7 YC last season
