Valencia Vs Alavés Leave Two Clubs’ Survival Hopes Hanging in La Liga
Home supporters and both squads face immediate consequences for league survival: a win will tighten or ease relegation pressure — Sunday at 4: 00 p. m. ET, valencia vs alavés is scheduled at the Mestalla, a match that could change five- and three-point margins in the table.
Valencia Vs Alavés at Mestalla: what the result does to Valencia and Alavés
Valencia enter the match sitting 15th with 29 points from 26 matches, five points outside the relegation zone, so a home victory directly reduces that deficit and gives their supporters breathing space in the table.
Alavés arrive 16th with 27 points from 26 matches, three points outside the relegation positions, meaning any positive result away would lift them above immediate danger and reshape the relegation race around Mallorca and others.
Carlos Corberan and Quique Sanchez Flores shaping selections and short-term hopes
Valencia head coach Carlos Corberan could name largely the same side that beat Osasuna 1-0 last time out, with Umar Sadiq expected to retain his starting role while Lucas Beltran is listed as a major doubt ahead of the kickoff.
Alavés have installed Quique Sanchez Flores as their new head coach after Eduardo Coudet left to take charge of River Plate, and Flores must prepare a side missing Pablo Ibanez and Victor Parada through suspension.
La Liga table pressure, recent form and key match facts at stake
Valencia have won two of their last three matches, including the 1-0 victory over Osasuna, and have collected 20 points from 13 home league games this season, suffering only three home defeats; that home form increases expectations for a strong Mestalla showing.
Alavés have struggled on the road with just two away wins and eight points from 13 travels, and they have gone without a victory since the end of January while losing three of their last five matches in all competitions, including a 2-0 defeat to Levante most recently.
The two sides drew 0-0 in the reverse fixture earlier this season and their last meeting at the Mestalla finished 2-2 in December 2024, adding historical edges that both managers will consider when setting tactics for the 4: 00 p. m. ET kickoff.
Available players, returning fitness and attack options that could decide the match
Valencia will be without Mouctar Diakhaby, Dimitri Foulquier, Jose Copete and Julen Agirrezabala for this fixture, while the club is assessing Lucas Beltran’s availability as a potential late change to the forward options.
Alavés’ only injury concern listed is Ville Koski, who is closing in on a return but is likely not fit in time for this match, leaving the Basque club reliant on match-fit personnel and coping with the two suspensions that reduce defensive choices.
More details expected before kickoff at 4: 00 p. m. ET on Sunday; if Lucas Beltran is declared fit, Valencia’s starting lineup could change before the match.
