Alavés wastes dominance against Valencia: territory without triumph
Skip It Futmetrix Score: 6/100. A match where territorial control failed to translate into clear-cut chances, leaving both sides with the sense of points left on the table.
Control without reward
Alavés arrived at this encounter intent on breaking their La Liga inconsistency, but found a defensively-minded opponent prioritizing solidity over adventure. With 63% possession and 13 total shots, the Vitoria side exercised measured intensity but insufficient thrust. Their 0.81 xG reflected offensive effort, yet precision in the final third proved elusive. Valencia retreated into their shell and hunted transitions—a tactic that limited damage but also their upset chances.
Iron defense, cardboard attack
The stakes of this six-pointer lay in both teams' desperation. Valencia, languishing in 14th with just 9 points from nine games, arrived wounded. Their recent run (DLLDW) screamed inconsistency, and this stalemate offers no cure. Alavés, tenth with 12 points, cannot afford home draws either. Balance reigned supreme: the hosts' 3 shots on target against Valencia's 2, but without the clinical edge needed to break the deadlock. Valencia committed 20 fouls to Alavés' 13—a sign of relentless defensive necessity.
Stats that deceive
Alavés completed 511 passes (84% accuracy) versus Valencia's 311 (70%). Those numbers whisper dominance, yet football isn't won in midfield. Seven corners for the hosts yielded nothing, while Valencia registered zero. Yellow cards (one for Alavés, two for Valencia) signaled a tense yet controlled battle. In the end, 0-0 is just for those who dared not dream.
Key Questions
Why couldn't Alavés break through?
Despite 63% possession and 13 shots, final-third precision evaporated. Valencia's compact defense neutralized interior spaces effectively.
What does this mean for Valencia's season?
A valuable point in their relegation battle, yet they remain 14th with 9 points. Urgent reactivation required to escape the drop zone.
Who controlled the match?
Alavés dominated territorially with 63% possession, but Valencia's solid defense and 20 fouls kept them in the contest.
Why is this match rated 6/100?
Our Futmetrix algorithm analyzed intensity, balance, and stakes. The final score of 6/100 places this match in the "Skip It" category.
