Two struggling teams will face off in La Liga as Alaves host Real Valladolid at Mendizorrotza Stadium.

Alaves started the 2024-25 season well, securing 10 points from their first six matches, but they entered the October international break after suffering three consecutive losses to Real Madrid, Getafe, and Barcelona. This slump has dropped them to 13th in the standings, yet they remain only three points off eighth place, making their overall start relatively positive. The Blue and Whites finished 10th last season after returning to the top flight and have been a consistent presence in La Liga for eight of the last nine seasons.

At home, Alaves have collected seven points from four league games and will face a Real Valladolid team struggling on the road, having lost all four of their away matches this season. Alaves won the last two La Liga encounters between the teams, but this will be their first clash in the top flight since February 2021.

Real Valladolid returned to La Liga this season after a one-year absence following their relegation in 2022-23. However, they have had a rough start, sitting 19th with only five points from nine matches, recording one win, two draws, and six losses. They have the league's worst defensive record, having conceded 19 goals, and they are also tied for the lowest offensive output with just five goals scored.

Their only positive result recently was a draw against Real Sociedad on September 21, but they have lost their last three matches against Sevilla, Mallorca, and Rayo Vallecano. Following this fixture, they will host Villarreal and begin their Copa del Rey campaign away to Astur on October 29.

Prediction: Alaves 2-1 Real Valladolid

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