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Alaves vs Malaga Prediction, Odds & Betting Tips - 23-10-2026
Oct 2319:00
Match Prediction
Expected score: Alaves 2-0 Malaga
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Over 2.5 goalsYes (56%)
Alaves host Malaga at Estadio Mendizorrotza in La Liga Round 10, with the hosts looking to climb higher in the standings. Alaves sit seventh on 11 points from nine games, while Malaga languish in 20th with just 4 points—winless across their campaign so far. The gap in quality and consistency is stark, yet Malaga's unpredictability in La Liga demands respect before dismissing them outright.
Team form
Alaves
Alaves have won 3 of their opening 9 games but the recent stretch makes uncomfortable reading. They lost 1-2 at Celta Vigo on 2026-10-18, fell 1-2 at home to Atletico Madrid, and before that shipped defeats to Valencia and Racing Santander. Over their last five matches they have scored only 3 goals while conceding 7—a defensive fragility that contradicts their season average of 1.44 scored and 1.11 conceded. Their 5-3-2 formation under Quique Sánchez Flores offers defensive cover, yet the recent results suggest the backline is not holding firm when it matters.
Malaga
Malaga are in freefall. Winless in nine games, they conceded 5 goals in a home hammering by Real Sociedad just five days ago, losing 2-5. That collapse followed a 1-1 draw with Espanyol and defeats to Getafe and Villarreal. Over their last five outings they have shipped 11 goals while scoring only 5—a goal difference of minus 6 that screams structural problems. At 0.67 goals per game for the season and 2.00 conceded, Malaga are leaking chances at an alarming rate. Their 4-4-2 under Funes offers little evidence of tactical adjustment.
Head-to-head
The head-to-head record is mixed but favours Alaves slightly. Alaves have won twice away at Malaga (3-0 in 2018, 2-1 in 2017) and once at home (1-0 in 2017), while Malaga took a 1-0 home win in December 2022 and drew 1-1 at Alaves in 2016. Alaves' away record in this fixture is particularly strong, though that offers limited comfort when Malaga visit Vitoria.
Key factors
Alaves' defensive vulnerability is the elephant in the room—they have conceded 7 in their last five games, and Malaga, despite their struggles, will fancy testing that fragility. However, Malaga's attacking output is anaemic: they have failed to score in two of their last five outings and managed just 5 goals across all five. Alaves' midfield, anchored by Antonio Blanco and Carles Aleñá, should dominate possession and territory. Malaga's best hope lies in a compact shape and set-piece opportunism, yet their recent capitulations suggest they lack the discipline to execute that plan. The absence of a cutting edge in the Malaga attack is the decisive factor—they simply cannot finish when chances arise.
Prediction
Alaves are the favourite to win this match. Their superior league position, recent goal-scoring record (despite the defensive wobble), and home advantage all point to a home victory. Malaga's winless run and leaky defence make them vulnerable to a side that, for all their defensive frailties, should create enough clear-cut opportunities. The expected goal balance strongly favours the hosts. A low-scoring outcome is plausible given Malaga's attacking poverty, but Alaves should have enough to break through.
Back Alaves to win. The hosts are the favourite and should have too much for a Malaga side that has looked lost all season. Expect a fairly open game in terms of chances created, but Alaves' superior finishing and control should prove decisive.
Match info
Tournaments:
La Liga(Regular Season - 10)
Referee:
No information
Stadium
Estadio de Mendizorroza, Victoria-Gasteiz
Statistics
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Recent Form
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Injuries & Suspensions
Lineups
Standings
| # | Team | MP | W | D | L | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Barcelona | 9 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 27 |
| 2 |  Atletico Madrid | 9 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 22 |
| 3 |  Real Madrid | 9 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 21 |
| 4 |  Real Betis | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 19 |
| 5 |  Real Sociedad | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 16 |
| 6 |  Sevilla | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 14 |
| 7 |  Alaves | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 11 |
| 8 |  Celta Vigo | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 11 |
| 9 |  Deportivo La Coruna | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 11 |
| 10 |  Osasuna | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 11 |
| 11 |  Athletic Club | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 9 |
| 12 |  Villarreal | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 |
| 13 |  Rayo Vallecano | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 9 |
| 14 |  Getafe | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 9 |
| 15 |  Espanyol | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 |
| 16 |  Racing Santander | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 8 |
| 17 |  Levante | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 18 |  Elche | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 7 |
| 19 |  Valencia | 9 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 6 |
| 20 |  Malaga | 9 | 0 | 4 | 5 | 4 |
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