Deportivo Alavés vs Málaga CF Prediction, Odds and Betting Tips

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Deportivo Alavés vs Málaga CF — Prediction and Match Analysis

Match date: October 23, 2026 Published odds (user-supplied): 1.67 Published pick: Deportivo Alavés to win (90 minutes) Access tier: FREE Editorial update: October 22, 2026

Match Analysis

Alavés host a Málaga side still searching for a first LaLiga victory through nine matches. The visitors' 0–4–5 record and 18 goals conceded stand against Alavés' 13 scored and 10 allowed. The contrast suggests opportunities for the hosts against a defence that has struggled to manage transitions. Yet Alavés have themselves lost four of nine, so this is not a straightforward case of consistent home dominance.

The projected Alavés pairing of Lucas Boyé and Toni Martínez provides a direct penalty-area route, supported by Antonio Blanco in midfield and width from Abde Rebbach. Málaga's potential outlet is David Larrubia behind Chupe and Adrián Niño, while an injury list may affect the visitors' options on the flanks. Alavés must avoid allowing Málaga easy counterattacks, particularly if an early home goal does not arrive; forward options and the left side remain subject to the pre-match team sheet.

The selection is Alavés to win in regular time, with a draw sufficient to defeat the pick. At the supplied price of 1.67, break-even is 59.88%, not a probability derived from the cited results. Málaga's lack of wins and defensive record explain the direction of the call, while Alavés' inconsistent recent form and potentially narrow scoreline are the relevant counterweights.

Probable Lineups (not confirmed)

Alavés (projected 5-3-2): Antonio Sivera; Nahuel Tenaglia, Jonny Otto, Ville Koski (fitness doubt; Ángel Pérez option), Nicolás Valentini, Abde Rebbach; Pablo Ibáñez, Antonio Blanco, Carles Aleñá (Denis Suárez); Toni Martínez (Mariano), Lucas Boyé.

Málaga (projected 4-4-2): Alfonso Herrero; Rafita, Ángel Recio, Fernando Calero, José Salinas (Adam Aznou); Pablo Martínez, Izan Merino (Dani Lorenzo), Carlos Dotor, David Larrubia; Chupe, Adrián Niño.

*Projections differ across publications; alternatives are not both starters. Team sheets require confirmation before kickoff.*

Sources (fixture, pre-match data, projected personnel)

- https://prematchstats.com/spain/laliga/deportivo-alaves-vs-malaga-cf-stats/849383299 - https://www.jornadaperfecta.com/partido/13404/alaves-malaga - https://www.oddalerts.com/livescores/deportivo-alaves-vs-malaga/4679-4677

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