Valencia have drifted to a best price of 9/2 with BetMGM UK, out from 12/5, in the market for Valencia to be relegated from the Spanish La Liga Primera.
The odds on Valencia to be relegated from the Spanish La Liga Primera have drifted out to 9/2 with Bet365, and after the fight they showed in Javier Aguirre's first game in charge, we think the bookies have this one right.
Four of nine bookmakers have been easing their odds on Valencia to be relegated from the Spanish La Liga Primera.
Malaga head the betting at 8/13 with QuinnBet.
Valencia came from behind to draw 2-2 away at Racing Santander.
The 18-year-old substitute David Otorbi scored the equaliser in Aguirre's first official match as head coach.
Valencia's trip to El Sardinero on 11 October was messy, but it told us plenty about this group. Dani Raba scored Valencia's opening goal inside the first two minutes, then the home side turned the game around to lead, and plenty of teams in a relegation scrap would have folded from there. Valencia didn't. Javi Guerra, the engine room's main creative outlet, picked out Otorbi, and the teenager levelled after the hour to earn a point on the road. This was also Valencia's first official La Liga visit to Racing Santander in 14 years, so it was hardly a familiar ground to get a result at.
Context matters here. Valencia appointed Aguirre on a deal running to the end of the season, with an option for another year, presenting him at Mestalla. Afterwards he said he was satisfied with the team's competitive attitude and fighting spirit, and that resilience is the main reason the market has turned. A side that keeps coming back from a goal down is not one the bookies want to price as a strong relegation candidate, which is why Valencia have eased out to 9/2.
Spanish La Liga Primera Relegation odds
The best odds on Valencia to be relegated from the Spanish La Liga Primera are 9/2 with Bet365, and the worst are 4/1 with Betway. QuinnBet also match the top price, so anyone looking at the odds on Valencia has a couple of bookmakers offering the best price.
Last updated: 12 October 2026, 09:41 UK time
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Who is favourite to be relegated from the Spanish La Liga Primera?
Malaga are the favourites at a best price of 8/13 with QuinnBet. Coming back after a long spell away, they won promotion through the Segunda División playoffs, and the bookies clearly expect newly promoted sides to struggle at the bottom of the log. Valencia are eighth-shortest at 9/2 with BetMGM UK, which tells you the market now sees a clear gap between Aguirre's side and the clubs right at the sharp end of the Spanish La Liga Primera odds.
Malaga – 8/13 with QuinnBet, the clear favourites after their return to the top flight.
Racing Santander – 7/4 with William Hill, second in the betting after being pegged back at home by Valencia.
Elche – 15/8 with QuinnBet, third in the market.
Levante – 5/2 with William Hill, rounding out the top four in the betting.
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How can Valencia avoid being relegated from the Spanish La Liga Primera?
The next two fixtures are both at home, against Athletic Club and then Villarreal, and that is where Aguirre needs to turn character into points. He says his squad have quality, are eager and have grown stronger, and he wants better defensive organisation and collective balance, which would stop them having to chase games in the first place. The return of Arnaut Danjuma, now fully fit and back in the squad, gives Valencia another attacking option off the bench alongside Otorbi. Against Athletic Club, the previous meetings are as even as they come: three wins apiece and no draws. If Valencia keep fighting the way they did at El Sardinero, we think the drift has further to run.
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