Alaves 1-1 Malaga: result and AI prediction

Alaves – Malaga, La Liga, Friday, October 23, 2026 at 08:00 PM (GMT). Venue: Estadio de Mendizorroza

Alaves is #7 in the table (11 pts) and Malaga #20 (4 pts). 13 places separate the two teams in the table. Alaves has not won any of its last 5 matches. Malaga has not won any of its last 5 matches. Last 6 head-to-head meetings: Alaves 4, draws 1, Malaga 1. Their last meeting, on May 20, 2023, ended Alaves 2-1 Malaga.

Alaves

Final score1 - 1

Malaga

AI predicted: 1-0 · Final score: 1-1Missed

AI confidence: Medium

AI match recap

Mendizorroza gives Alavés a timely opportunity to halt their own winless spell against a Málaga side still searching for a first league success. The visitors' away record and shortage of fit wide players are major problems, particularly against an opponent built to create danger from broad areas and crosses. Málaga's goalkeeper Alfonso Herrero may again be heavily involved, while Niño's ability to retain direct passes is essential if the visitors are to relieve pressure. Alavés still need to turn territorial control into cleaner finishing after recent setbacks.

Head-to-head analysis

This fixture has generally favoured Alavés in the recent sample, with the hosts winning four of the last six meetings. At Mendizorroza, Málaga's most recent top-flight visit ended in an Alavés win, and their broader record in Vitoria is difficult.

Injuries and absences

Málaga's absences are concentrated in the wide and attacking-support roles, exactly where they need energy to contain Alavés' overlaps and launch counters. Murillo's partial return is encouraging but he is not yet a reliable full-match option, while Garcés' suspension is the main disruption to Alavés' defensive continuity.

Form (last 5)

AlavesLeague position #7 · 11 ptsD L L

MalagaLeague position #20 · 4 ptsL D L

Alaves vs Malaga stats

	Alaves	Malaga
Played	9	9
Goals scored	13	6
Goals conceded	10	18
Clean sheets	3	1

Last meetings

2023-05-20Alaves 2-1 Malaga
2022-12-18Malaga 1-0 Alaves
2018-05-06Malaga 0-3 Alaves
2017-12-21Alaves 1-0 Malaga
2017-03-11Malaga 1-2 Alaves
2016-10-16Alaves 1-1 Malaga

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