Valencia vs. Deportivo Alaves

Valencia is ranked #14 in the 20-team Spanish La Liga because of a soft defense (47 goals allowed in 32 matches). That bad defense has been on display the last four games (no wins), surrendering nine goals and at least two in each game. They've played five straight games that have sailed OVER 2.5 goals, including three straight home matches. 16th-ranked Deportivo Alaves is in a town with a struggling defense (48 goals allowed), and they are tied for the third-most goals surrendered in the league. They come off of a 2-1 victory over Villarreal, but they have allowed 13 goals in their last five road contests. 10 of the 11 all-time meetings between these rivals have sailed OVER 2.5 goals, including a 2-2 DRAW in the last encounter. Play this matchup to go OVER the total.