Match events
- Yellow card: Lucas BoyéFoul39'
- 44'Goal: Adrian NinoAssist: Ramón Enríquez
- Substitution: Hugo Novoa RamosOff: Carles Aleñá45'
- 45'VARVAR: Adrian NinoGoal confirmed
HT 0-1
- Substitution: Abderrahmane RebbachOff: Denis Suárez55'
- Substitution: Nicolas ValentiniOff: Youssef Enriquez55'
- Substitution: Mariano DíazOff: Toni Martínez66'
- Yellow card: Nahuel TenagliaDissent67'
- 68'Substitution: Adam AznouOff: José Salinas
- 68'Substitution: Rafael Rodríguez RuizOff: Ramón Enríquez
- Substitution: Aitor MañasOff: Antonio Blanco75'
- 77'Substitution: Adrian NinoOff: Carlos Ruiz Rubio
- 77'Substitution: Carlos PugaOff: Juan Berrocal
- 84'Yellow card: Carlos DotorFoul
- 87'Substitution: Jens CajusteOff: Carlos Dotor
- Goal: Aitor Mañas89'
- 90+2'Yellow card: Juan Francisco Funes ArjonaDissent
Our verdict
Alaves to win
Bet365 1.73
✗ This tip lost · final score 1-1
Win probability
Match statistics
- 63%Possession37%
- 1.88Expected goals (xG)0.63
- 18Total shots6
- 4Shots on target3
- 8Shots off target3
- 6Blocked shots0
- 12Shots inside the box4
- 7Corners2
- 0Offsides2
- 14Fouls12
- 2Yellow cards1
- 0Red cards0
- 2Goalkeeper saves3
- 426Passes464
- 368Accurate passes385
Line-ups
Alaves
5-3-2Starting XI
- 1SiveraG
- 7Angel PérezD
- 14N. TenagliaD
- 16V. KoskiD
- 2N. ValentiniD
- 21A. RebbachD
- 19Pablo IbáñezM
- 8Antonio BlancoM
- 10Carles AleñáM
- 15L. BoyéF
- 9M. DíazF
Substitutes
- 23C. BenavídezM
- 4Denis SuárezM
- 22Miguel RodríguezF
- 13A. GiménezG
- 27X. OlaizD
- 12Hugo NovoaF
- 33Rubén MonteroG
- 20Aitor MañasF
- 11Toni MartínezF
- 3YusiD
- 24Selu DialloM
- 17JonnyD
Coach: Quique Sánchez Flores
Malaga
4-1-4-1Starting XI
- 1Alfonso HerreroG
- 3PugaD
- 15Ángel RecioD
- 4Einar GalileaD
- 31RafitaD
- 6Ramón EnríquezM
- 10David LarrubiaM
- 8Carlos DotorM
- 22Dani LorenzoM
- 39Adam Aznou Ben CheikhM
- 21Adrián Niño HerediaF
Substitutes
- 2J. CajusteM
- 23Izan MerinoM
- 20Fernando CaleroD
- 9ChupeF
- 17Eneko JauregiF
- 13Carlos LópezG
- 5Álex PastorD
- 14Rafa RodríguezM
- 12José SalinasD
- 7H. AbaidaF
- 32J. FernandezF
- 25Juan BerrocalD
Coach: Funes
Betting markets
Expected goals 1.67 – 0.83Half time / full time result. 1 = Alaves, X = draw, 2 = Malaga.
Asian handicap applied to Alaves.
Market percentages come from our model's expected goals for each side. Fair odds are 100 ÷ probability.
Model comparison
Last matches
Newest firstLa Liga table
| # | Team | P | +/- | Pts | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelona | 11 | 10 | 0 | 1 | +34 | 30 | WLWWW |
| 2 | Atletico Madrid | 11 | 9 | 1 | 1 | +14 | 28 | WWWWW |
| 3 | Real Madrid | 11 | 9 | 0 | 2 | +18 | 27 | WWWWL |
| 4 | Real Betis | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | +3 | 23 | WDLWD |
| 5 | Real Sociedad | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 19 | LWWWW |
| 6 | Sevilla | 11 | 5 | 2 | 4 | -2 | 17 | LWLDL |
| 7 | Athletic Club | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | +4 | 15 | WWLDD |
| 8 | Villarreal | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 12 | LWDLW |
| 9 | Celta Vigo | 11 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 12 | LDWDW |
| 10 | Alaves | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -2 | 12 | LDLLD |
| 11 | Rayo Vallecano | 10 | 3 | 3 | 4 | -5 | 12 | WLDDW |
| 12 | Getafe | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | -8 | 12 | WLDLW |
| 13 | Deportivo La Coruna | 10 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 11 | LDLDL |
| 14 | Espanyol | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -1 | 11 | WLLDL |
| 15 | Osasuna | 10 | 3 | 2 | 5 | -10 | 11 | LWLDL |
| 16 | Racing Santander | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | -14 | 11 | LWLDL |
| 17 | Elche | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -4 | 10 | LWDDW |
| 18 | Levante | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | -5 | 10 | LLWDD |
| 19 | Valencia | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | -9 | 9 | WLDDL |
| 20 | Malaga | 11 | 0 | 5 | 6 | -13 | 5 | LDLDL |
Top scorers
| # | Player | M | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 15 | |
| 2 | 11 | 12 | |
| 3 | 11 | 10 | |
| 4 | 11 | 8 | |
| 5 | 11 | 7 |
Season statistics
This season, all competitions we cover| Stat | Alaves | Malaga |
|---|---|---|
| Played | 1 | 1 |
| Wins | 0 | 0 |
| Draws | 0 | 0 |
| Losses | 1 | 1 |
| Goals for (avg) | 1 | 2 |
| Goals against (avg) | 2 | 5 |
| Clean sheets | 0 | 0 |
| Failed to score | 0 | 0 |
| Best win streak | 0 | 0 |
Recent goal lines
How many of each team's last 1 games went over the line
| Over 1.5 | 1/1 | 1/1 |
|---|---|---|
| Over 2.5 | 1/1 | 1/1 |
| Over 3.5 | 0/1 | 1/1 |
| BTTS – yes | 1/1 | 1/1 |
Match preview
Alaves host Malaga in the La Liga (Regular Season - 10) at Estadio de Mendizorroza, Victoria-Gasteiz, with kick-off on Friday, 23 October 2026 at 20:00 WAT.
Our prediction model makes Alaves favourites, giving Alaves a 57% chance of winning, 25% for the draw and 18% for Malaga. Our tip is: Alaves to win.
Alaves have taken 0 points from their last 1 games (0W 0D 1L). Malaga have taken 0 points from their last 1 games (0W 0D 1L).
On the goals markets, we expect a tighter game, with only a 46% chance of over 2.5 goals and a 46% chance that both teams score.
- Competition
- Spain La Liga
- Date
- Friday, 23 October 2026, 20:00 WAT
- Venue
- Estadio de Mendizorroza, Victoria-Gasteiz
TodaysPrediction analysis team
Model-based football predictions. How our predictions work
Quick answers
When is Alaves vs Malaga?
Alaves vs Malaga kicks off on Friday, 23 October 2026 at 20:00 West Africa Time.
Which competition is Alaves vs Malaga in?
The match is in the Spain La Liga.
Where are Alaves and Malaga in the table?
Alaves are 10th and Malaga are 20th in the La Liga.
Who will win Alaves vs Malaga?
Our prediction is Alaves to win. Win probabilities: Alaves 57%, draw 25%, Malaga 18%.
Will both teams score in Alaves vs Malaga?
We estimate a 46% chance that both teams score, so our BTTS tip is No.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in Alaves vs Malaga?
We estimate a 46% chance of three or more goals, so our tip is Under 2.5 goals.
Are these predictions guaranteed?
No. They are statistical estimates. A 70% tip should still lose about three times in ten, so only stake what you can afford to lose.
How often are predictions updated?
Predictions refresh automatically through the day as new data arrives, and every tip is marked right or wrong after full time.

