Mon Oct 20 19:00:00 UTC 2025: ## Alavés Looks to Extend Unbeaten Streak Against Valencia at “Cursed” Mendizorroza
Vitoria-Gasteiz, Spain – Deportivo Alavés will host Valencia tonight at Mendizorroza, a stadium that has become a bogey ground for the visiting side. Valencia haven’t managed a victory in their last six visits, suffering four defeats and two draws, with Alavés keeping clean sheets in the last two encounters.
Adding to the pressure, Alavés secured a controversial victory last season thanks to a penalty awarded against Valencia goalkeeper Mamardashvili, effectively ending Valencia’s European qualification hopes.
This season, Alavés are enjoying a stronger start, having accumulated three more points than Valencia. They are a formidable force at home, losing only one of their last eight LaLiga matches at Mendizorroza. In contrast, Valencia are struggling on the road, yet to secure a win away from Mestalla this season.
Further compounding Valencia’s concerns is the managerial matchup. Alavés coach Coudet boasts an unbeaten record against Valencia in their two previous encounters, with one win and one draw.
Valencia enter the match in poor form, having lost their last two games against lower-table opponents, Oviedo and Girona. This represents their worst patch of the season in terms of both performance and results, and they desperately need a win to prevent a further slide down the standings. However, overcoming their Mendizorroza hoodoo against a confident Alavés side presents a significant challenge.
The match promises to be a tense affair, with Alavés looking to continue their dominance and Valencia hoping to finally break their losing streak at the “cursed” stadium.
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