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Deportivo Alavés

23 Oct 2026 20:00

Málaga

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Deportivo Alavés to win 1.80

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Deportivo Alavés vs Málaga Predictions, Picks & Odds – 23/10/2026

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1: Deportivo Alavés to win

1.80 on Betfred · Confidence High

Odds recorded on 22 Oct 2026 at 03:06 · Odds are subject to change

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Quique Flores's Deportivo Alavés return to Mendizorroza looking to bounce back after a narrow 1-2 defeat to Atlético Madrid on October 10. That loss aside, the Basque side have been solid at home this term, collecting three wins from five fixtures on their own patch. Sitting seventh in La Liga with a healthy points-per-game ratio, Alavés are very much in the conversation for the European places and will fancy their chances here.

Málaga's plight grows more desperate by the week. Juan Funes's side remain the only winless team in La Liga after eight matches, propping up the table in 20th with four draws and four defeats to their name. A last-gasp equaliser from Adrián Niño salvaged a 1-1 draw against Espanyol last time out, yet that point barely papers over the cracks. Confidence is fragile, and a trip to Mendizorroza represents a daunting prospect for a side starved of victories.

Deportivo Alavés sit seventh with a points-per-game ratio of 1.57, a figure that dwarfs Málaga's 0.43. Three home victories from five outings at Mendizorroza underline their comfort on familiar turf. Málaga, by contrast, remain the only side in La Liga without a win this season, collecting just four draws from eight fixtures. That disparity makes the home win at 1.80 a logical selection.

Málaga's goal difference tells its own story. Juan Funes's side scraped a stoppage-time equaliser through Adrián Niño to draw 1-1 with Espanyol last time out, a result that typified their campaign: resilient in patches yet lacking the cutting edge to turn performances into points. Bottom of the table and marooned on draws and defeats, their prospects at Mendizorroza look bleak.

The under 2.5 goals line at 1.75 also merits attention. Málaga's struggles in front of goal are well documented, and Alavés have proven defensively sturdy at home, posting a positive goal difference of +5 across the campaign. A tight, low-scoring contest suits the hosts, who should have enough quality to grind out a victory without needing to open the match up.

Trends to Know about Deportivo Alavés vs Málaga

• Alavés boast three home wins this season
• Málaga remain winless after eight matches
• Hosts hold superior goal difference of plus five

Both lineups carry speculated status ahead of this La Liga fixture, so a degree of caution is warranted before kickoff. Alavés are expected to set up in a 5-3-2, inviting Málaga onto them and looking to exploit space on the break through Boyé and Díaz up front.

Málaga's anticipated 4-1-4-1 offers a contrasting shape, with a single pivot shielding a back four and a compact midfield band behind the lone striker. The tactical collision between Alavés's wing-backs and Málaga's wide midfielders could well determine the tempo and rhythm of the match.

How to Watch Deportivo Alavés vs Málaga Match?

What time is Deportivo Alavés vs Málaga?

Kickoff at Estadio de Mendizorroza is set for Friday 23 October 2026 at 20:00 BST.

Where is Deportivo Alavés vs Málaga being played?

This match takes place at Estadio de Mendizorroza in Vitoria-Gasteiz, home ground of Deportivo Alavés.

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