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Match predictionOur tip: 2-1

Alavés vs Málaga Prediction: Can Quique's Pragmatic Setup Deliver First Win?

Deportivo Alavés welcome Málaga CF to Mendizorrotza on 23 October 2026 for La Liga Matchday 10, with the hosts sitting seventh on 11 points and desperate to end a five match winless run that has kept them out of the…

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  • Alaves vs. Malaga in week 10 of the 2026-2027 La Liga kicks off at 20:00 GMT on 2026-10-23.
  • There is no recorded managerial head-to-head between Quique Sanchez Flores and Juan Funes.
  • With 11 points, Alaves sit 7th, while Malaga have 4 points to occupy 20th.
  • Alaves report 2 missing players: F. Garces (Suspended), M. Rodriguez (Ankle Injury) whereas Malaga report 4 missing players: J. Lobete (Knee Injury), A. Ochoa (Knee Injury), J. Cruz (Muscle Injury), D. Murillo (Knee Injury).
  • Forecasting a three-man defense for Alaves (3-5-2), while Malaga are predicted to deploy a 4-1-4-1.
  • Last time out, M. Diaz registered the best mark for Alaves - 6.6 - and A. Aznou did likewise for Malaga with an 6.7 score.
  • Alaves lost 1-2 to Celta Vigo, and Malaga were defeated 2-5 by Real Sociedad.
  • Neither side is flying – Alaves 0-1-4 and Malaga 0-2-3 over the last 5 matches.
  • This one's been tight: in 12 head-to-head games, Alaves have won 5 games, Malaga 5 games, and there've been 2 draws.
  • We predict Alaves to prevail 2-1 given their strong home form (3-0-2) and 2.00 goals/game.

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