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Alaves vs Malaga - H2H Analysis, Preview & Predictions

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LaLiga Estadio Mendizorrotza, Vitoria-Gasteiz
Fri, Oct 23, 2026
VS
07:00 PM
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AI Match Summary

Alaves host Malaga in the LaLiga. Recent head-to-head results give a strong hint here. Recent numbers: Alaves at 1.55 goals for, 1.45 against; Malaga at 1.59 for, 1.41 against. Head-to-head, Alaves have won 4 to Malaga's 1, with 0 draws. They last met on May 20, 2023, ending 2:1. The numbers (1.69 xG vs 0.76) point toward Alaves. The model's pick is Home (1) to win or Under 2.5 goals.

Win Probability Meter

Derived from 10,000 simulations matching home advantage & form profiles

37%
Alaves
35%
Draws
28%
Malaga
Draw rate projection: 35% Favored: Alaves

Model Confidence

Aggregate indicator score

37% / Low Confidence
  • Alaves carry the better recent record into this one.
  • 37% — that's where the model lands on Alaves taking it.
  • Regular LaLiga form gives a decent read on both sides.
  • Strong defensive structures favor a low-scoring, controlled fixture.
  • These two have met 5 times recently and Alaves have taken 4 of them.

Goal Probability Engine

Model estimations for goals markets based on xG conversion histories

Over 0.5 Goals 85%
Over 1.5 Goals 69%
Over 2.5 Goals 25%
Over 3.5 Goals 22%
Over 4.5 Goals 10%
Both Teams To Score (BTTS) 37.2%
Alaves Clean Sheet 68%
Malaga Clean Sheet 10%

Recent Team Form Analysis

Averages per match over historical game filters

Metric Alaves Malaga
Matches Played 29 29
Wins 10 9
Draws 9 13
Losses 10 7
Goals Scored 1.55 1.59
Goals Conceded 1.45 1.41
Expected Goals (xG) 1.69 0.76
Expected Goals Conceded (xGA) 1.10 1.40

H2H

Historical prediction success rates across key markets

May 20, 2023 LaLiga2
Alaves vs Malaga
2:1
Dec 18, 2022 LaLiga2
Malaga vs Alaves
1:0
May 6, 2018 LaLiga
Malaga vs Alaves
0:3
Dec 21, 2017 LaLiga
Alaves vs Malaga
1:0
Mar 11, 2017 LaLiga
Malaga vs Alaves
1:2

SokaPicks Momentum Index

Current performance index incorporating opponent strength & fatigue (0-100)

Alaves 59 / 100
Malaga 22 / 100
How it's calculated: Weighted formula of recent form points (60%), goal margin trends (20%), home/away adjustments (10%), and squad impact availability ratings (10%).

Attack & Defence Capability Index

ATTACK DEFENCE POSSESSION DISCIPLINE
Alaves Malaga

AI Prediction Engine Forecast

Simulated score frequencies and primary prediction markets

Primary Pick Alaves Win (1)
Secondary Pick Under 2.5 Goals or BTTS No
Correct Score 1:0
BTTS Outcome No (NG)
Over/Under Pick Under 2.5

SokaPicks Smart Insights

Historical trends and unique patterns automatically detected by our system

Alaves found the back of the net in 86% of recent matches (29 games).

Defensive concern: Malaga conceded in 76% of 29 recent games.

Historical meetings average 2.20 goals per match.

Solid form: Alaves remains unbeaten in 2 of 5 recent matches.

Scoring Trends

Alaves VS Malaga
1.63 Goals Scored 0.63
0.88 Goals Conceded 1.75
63% Over 1.5 75%
50% Over 2.5 38%
13% Over 3.5 38%

Recent Form & Match History

Alaves

(Home)
10 Oct
Alaves
1 : 2
Atl. Madrid
19 Sept
Ath Bilbao
0 : 0
Alaves
15 Sept
Alaves
0 : 1
Valencia
12 Sept
Racing Santander
2 : 1
Alaves
06 Sept
Alaves
5 : 2
Osasuna
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Malaga

(Away)
09 Oct
Malaga
1 : 1
Espanyol
20 Sept
Getafe
1 : 0
Malaga
17 Sept
Malaga
1 : 3
Villarreal
13 Sept
Celta Vigo
1 : 1
Malaga
06 Sept
Malaga
0 : 0
Levante
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League Standings

Pos Team P W D L GD Pts
1 Barcelona 8 8 0 0 34:7 24
2 Atl. Madrid 8 6 1 1 18:8 19
3 Betis 8 6 1 1 14:9 19
4 Real Madrid 8 6 0 2 19:8 18
5 Sevilla 8 4 2 2 13:12 14
6 Real Sociedad 8 4 1 3 12:15 13
7 Alaves 8 3 2 3 12:8 11
8 Dep. A Coruna 8 2 4 2 12:11 10
9 Celta Vigo 8 1 5 2 8:6 8
10 Ath Bilbao 6 2 2 2 7:6 8
11 Villarreal 8 2 2 4 13:13 8
12 Espanyol 8 2 2 4 11:11 8
13 Rayo Vallecano 7 2 2 3 11:16 8
14 Getafe 8 2 2 4 4:10 8
15 Racing Santander 8 2 2 4 13:23 8
16 Osasuna 8 2 2 4 8:18 8
17 Levante 7 1 3 3 11:15 6
18 Elche 8 1 3 4 11:17 6
19 Valencia 8 1 2 5 6:15 5
20 Malaga 8 0 4 4 4:13 4
Promotion - Champions League 2027/2028 (League phase)
Promotion - Europa League 2027/2028 (League phase)
Promotion - Conference League 2027/2028 (Qualification)
Relegation - LaLiga2 2027/2028 (Main)