Prediction Deportivo Alavés - Malaga today 02:00 24/10/2026.

Alaves has a stable starting lineup with key players such as Antonio Sivera (goalkeeper), Nahuel Tenaglia, Ville Koski (defender), Pablo Ibanez Lumbreras, Antonio Blanco (midfielder), and Lucas Boyé, Mariano Díaz (forward), who consistently play and play a crucial role in the team's style of play.

Alaves has the ability to score impressively with 14 goals in 10 recent matches, including standout performances such as the 5-2 victory over Osasuna and the 3-0 win against Getafe

Alaves is currently ranked 7th in the La Liga 2026-2027 table with 11 points from 9 matches, reflecting the high level of competition in the mid-table group

Alaves frequently changes its tactical formations (3-5-2 and 5-3-2) depending on the opponent, showing tactical flexibility but failing to achieve long-term stability.

The goal difference is +3 (scored 13 goals, conceded 10 goals), indicating a certain balance between attack and defense

Inconsistent performance with a record of D-W-D-W-W-L-L-D-L-L in the last 10 games, only securing 3 wins (30%) and losing 4 matches, reflecting the lack of consistency in their performance

Weak defense with 11 goals conceded (an average of 1.1 goals per game), only keeping a clean sheet in 3 matches (against Athletic Club, Villarreal, Getafe) and frequently conceding multiple goals in their losses

Poor sports discipline with 16 yellow cards and 2 red cards in 10 matches, showing a lack of focus and emotional control by the players

Malaga has a stable personnel structure with key players who consistently start in matches, such as goalkeeper Alfonso Herrero, defender Rafael Garrido, midfielder Ángel Recio Gutiérrez, and forward David Larrubia, who plays a crucial role in both defense and attack.

Malaga demonstrates tactical flexibility, capable of switching between formations such as 4-1-4-1, 4-4-2, or 4-3-3 depending on the opponent, showing the ability to adjust tactics when necessary.

Malaga has maintained a stable performance in using the 4-1-4-1 formation, which accounted for 66.7% of the most recent matches, reflecting a pragmatic playing style focused on controlling the midfield area.

Although limited in quality and quantity, the reserve team does not create a serious weakening in the tactical system when the key players are absent.

Malaga is experiencing a severe crisis, having recorded 0 wins, 5 draws, and 5 losses in their last 10 matches, indicating a serious lack of consistency in their gameplay.

Poor goal-scoring and defensive performance, with only 0.8 goals per game and 2.0 goals conceded per game, and an average of 2.2 yellow cards per game, indicating a lack of discipline and composure in their play.

Over-reliance on a few individual players such as David Larrubia and Carlos Ruiz Rubio creates a significant risk if they suffer injuries, while also lacking diversity in key positions