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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
AlavesDrawMalaga
Over 2.5 goalsYes (56%)
Alaves host Malaga at Estadio Mendizorrotza in La Liga Round 10, a fixture that pits a mid-table side against one struggling badly at the foot of the standings. Alaves sit seventh with 11 points from nine games, while Malaga occupy twentieth with just 4 points from the same number of matches. The gulf in form and position suggests a one-sided contest, though Malaga's recent defensive fragility offers a cautionary tale for fantasy players backing the hosts too heavily.
Team form
Alaves
Alaves have won three of their nine games but are in a difficult spell, losing three of their last five outings. The 1-2 defeat at Celta Vigo on 2026-10-18 was their most recent result, extending a run in which they have scored just 3 goals across five matches while conceding 7. Their season average of 1.44 goals scored per game masks an inconsistent attack; they managed 9 shots on goal against Celta but could not convert. Under Quique Sánchez Flores, they operate a five-man defence that has kept them competitive, but recent results suggest the midfield is not creating enough clear-cut opportunities. Fantasy managers should note their possession-based approach (52% in their last outing) does not always translate to clinical finishing.
Malaga
Malaga are in freefall. Winless across nine games with four draws and five defeats, they have conceded 18 goals—a league-worst 2.0 per game—while scoring only 6. Their 2-5 hammering at home to Real Sociedad on 2026-10-18 exposed defensive vulnerabilities that have plagued them all season. They held just 45% possession in that match and managed only 6 shots on goal. Coach Funes has a 4-4-2 formation that offers little protection to a leaky backline; Fernando Calero, Ángel Recio and José Salinas have been exposed repeatedly. Over their last five games, Malaga have conceded 11 goals—a damning 2.2 per game. For fantasy purposes, they are a liability in defence and cannot be trusted to keep a clean sheet.
Head-to-head
The head-to-head record slightly favours Alaves. In their last five meetings, Alaves won twice (3-0 away in 2018, 2-1 away in 2017), drew once (1-1 in 2016), and lost once (0-1 at home in 2022). Malaga's sole recent victory came at home in December 2022. Alaves' away record in this fixture is notably strong, suggesting they have the tactical edge when these sides meet.
Key factors
Malaga's defensive collapse is the defining factor. Conceding 2.0 goals per game over the season and 2.2 in their last five matches, they are vulnerable to any team with clinical finishing. Alaves, despite their own recent struggles, average 1.44 goals per game and should find space against a backline that offers minimal resistance. Alaves' five-man defence has been more stable, though it has not prevented defeats. The midfield battle will determine whether Alaves can control possession and create sustained pressure; if they do, Malaga's porous rearguard will likely crack. Fantasy players should monitor whether Toni Martínez or L. Boyé can exploit the space Malaga's full-backs leave exposed.
Prediction
Alaves are the favourite. They are seventh against a twentieth-placed side in dire form, possess superior recent results despite their own inconsistency, and hold the head-to-head advantage. Malaga have not won in nine games and have been breached repeatedly by lesser attacks. While Alaves have not been prolific, they should create enough chances against such a porous defence. The model expects Alaves to dominate possession and territory, translating that into a convincing victory.
Alaves are the more likely winner. A home victory is the primary outcome, with Malaga's defensive frailties offering little resistance to a side that, while not in sparkling form, remains vastly superior in every department. Fantasy players backing Alaves' attack should be rewarded, though the hosts' recent bluntness means this is not a guaranteed goal fest. The match carries moderate goal potential given Malaga's vulnerability and Alaves' inconsistent finishing.
Match info
Tournaments:
La Liga(Regular Season - 10)
Referee:
No information
Stadium
Estadio Mendizorrotza, Vitoria-Gasteiz
Statistics
Odds Comparison
Recent Form
Alaves
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Malaga
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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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