Deportivo Alaves vs Malaga Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 23rd October 2026

Form hasn't been great recently for Deportivo Alaves, who hope to turn things around against Malaga this coming Friday. This is a round 10 match in the current LaLiga campaign, and they face each other at Estadio Mendizorroza.

Deportivo Alaves approach round 10 as number 7 in the LaLiga table with 11 points on their account so far. With nine rounds behind them, Malaga have amassed four points, placing them as number 20 in the standings.

Both Deportivo Alaves and Malaga aim to show their respective set of fans they are the better side this coming Friday, and we are bound to see an exciting game.

Deportivo Alaves only average a modest 1.4 goals per game in their last ten matches in this tournament, in which they scored 14 goals. They also conceded 12 for an average of 1.2 per game. They kept their opponents from scoring three times.

Malaga are currently not the most scoring team in the LaLiga, as they only found the back of the net six times in ten matches. This is an average of just 0.6 goals a game in which they conceded 19 times, an average of 1.9 per game. They managed one clean sheets in these.

Deportivo Alaves had a good reading on Malaga in their last two meetings, which they won by 1-0 and 3-0, respectively.

Deportivo Alaves vs Malaga Prediction

Deportivo Alaves Form

In their previous three outings, Deportivo Alaves drew 0-0 with Athletic Club, before losing 1-2 against Atletico Madrid and 2-1 against Celta Vigo. Deportivo Alaves won half of their previous six matches on home soil in the LaLiga, while also drawing zero. They suffered three defeats, while they scored 11 and conceded seven goals.

Deportivo Alaves have already squandered enough points to put themselves under pressure, if they are to challenge for the title seriously in the LaLiga this season.

Malaga Form

Malaga were only able to take a single draw from their past three games. They came up short in a 1-0 defeat against Getafe before drawing 1-1 with Espanyol. They were defeated once again, when Real Sociedad ran out 2-5 winners. Malaga didn't manage a single away win in their last six LaLiga matches, but managed one draws, while suffering five defeats. They conceded 14 and scored three goals themselves.

Malaga entered the season hunting for a title, however they find themselves far off track at this stage.

Deportivo Alaves need to show they are capable of rising to the occasion after the recent setbacks, losing their previous two matches. We favour them to get a real boost of out playing in front of their home crowd and to claim a win.

Deportivo Alaves recorded zero points following zero wins from their last two games against teams placed among the bottom six. They scored one goals, but also conceded three. Malaga scored four goals and conceded 13 in their last five encounters with teams in the top half of the LaLiga. This lead to zero wins and two points. Deportivo Alaves are looking at a record of three wins, two draws and four defeats in the LaLiga this season. Malaga are yet to win this season, having played nine games, in stead showing off four draws and five defeats.

Deportivo Alaves vs Malaga Squads

Deportivo Alaves Squad

Quique Sanchez Flores will choose the starting lineup for the upcoming game against Malaga from the players listed below (the information in the brackets refers to goals scored and matches played in the LaLiga this season):

Adrian Rodriguez (0/0), Antonio Sivera (0/9), Adrian Pica (0/0), Facundo Garces (0/0), Hugo Novoa (1/1), Jonny Otto (0/8), Nahuel Tenaglia (1/9), Nicolas Valentini (0/6), Youssef Enriquez (0/6), Ander Guevara (0/5), Antonio Blanco (0/9), Carles Alena (0/7), Carlos Protesoni (0/4), Denis Suarez (0/8), Mikel Rodriguez (1/3), Pablo Ibanez (1/9), Selu Diallo (0/0), Ville Koski (1/9), Abderrahman Rebbach (0/9), Aitor Manas (0/6), Angel Perez (0/8), Antonio Martinez (0/8), Lander Pinillos (0/0), Lucas Boye (5/8), Mariano Diaz (3/9), Miguel Rodriguez (0/3).

Malaga Squad

Below is the full team squad of Malaga. The manager Funes will pick his starting XI against Deportivo Alaves from these players:

Alfonso Herrero (0/9), Carlos Lopez (0/0), Adam Aznou (0/2), Alex Pastor (0/0), Angel Recio (0/9), Carlos Puga (0/8), Diego Murillo (0/0), Einar Galilea (0/6), Fernando Calero (0/2), Jose Salinas (0/7), Juan Berrocal (0/2), Rafita (0/9), Aaron Ochoa (0/0), Carlos Dotor (1/8), Dani Lorenzo (0/8), David Larrubia (0/9), Haitam Abaida (0/3), Izan Merino (0/8), Jens-Lys Cajuste (0/1), Pablo Martinez (1/7), Rafa Rodriguez (0/5), Ramon Enriquez (0/8), Adrian Nino (3/5), Chupe (1/9), Eneko Jauregi (0/2), Joaquin Munoz (0/9), Juan Cruz (0/7), Julen Lobete (0/1).

Deportivo Alaves vs Malaga Team News

Deportivo Alaves might be looking at five missing players for their upcoming assignment against Malaga. Deportivo Alaves have to alter their line-up, as both Jonny Otto, Nicolas Valentini, Carlos Protesoni, Nahuel Tenaglia and Antonio Blanco get a day in the shade.

Deportivo Alaves vs Malaga Lineups

Deportivo Alaves vs Malaga H2H

Deportivo Alaves go into their encounter with fond memories, as they won 1-0 and 3-0 the last two times they played Malaga. Deportivo Alaves have a 5-3-2 advantage over Malaga, whom they beat 3-0, the last time they faced each other. The bookmakers have the hosts to win this match at best price odds of 8/11.

Deportivo Alaves vs Malaga Results

A high scoring match is a fairly rare occurrence when Deportivo Alaves face Malaga as under 2.5 goals happened in seven times in the last ten matches. Under 2.5 goals is best priced at odds of 8/11 with the bookies.

Deportivo Alaves vs Malaga Betting Tips

Lucas Boye has four strikes in six LaLiga matches for Deportivo Alaves, who will be relying on his services, when clashing with Malaga. The visitors are looking to Adrian Nino, who has provided his team with three LaLiga goals.

Deportivo Alaves won five of their previous 10 matches across all tournaments at Estadio Mendizorroza. They drew one and lost four as well, while Malaga won five of their last 10 games away. They drew one and lost four. Both teams scored in six of the last 10 home league matches for Deportivo Alaves. Both teams also found the back of the net four times in the previous 10 league games away for Malaga.

Both teams not to score was a winning bet seven times in the last ten encounters between Deportivo Alaves and Malaga as under 2.5 goals happened three times. Deportivo Alaves scored an average of 1.1 goals a game, with Malaga averaging 0.6 goals in this run. Deportivo Alaves saw over 2.5 goals in five of their last ten matches across all tournaments, as they scored an average of 1.4 goals during this run. Over 2.5 goals came up in four of Malaga's previous ten matches across all tournaments. They managed to score an average of 0.8 goals in these matches.