Alaves vs Malaga Prediction, analysis & Match Preview – May 20

Alaves

W L D D W

4th place in Spanish Segunda Division

2-1

20/05/2023 12:30

Malaga

W D L W L

19th place in Spanish Segunda Division

Spanish Segunda Division

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Alaves vs Malaga on May 20, 2023 (kick-off: 12:30) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Alaves vs Malaga preview before placing for you.

Alaves are currently 4th with 71 points after 42 matches.
Malaga sit 19th with 44 points from 42 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Alaves to win with probability 55%.
Head-to-head history favors Alaves, who have won 3 of the last 6 meetings. Malaga have 2 wins, while one match ended in a draw.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

12:30

2023-05-20

Alaves vs Malaga - Prediction & Odds

Alaves

Malaga

2023-05-20 12:30

STANDINGS UP TO 20/05/2023

Overall Table	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Granada CF	75	42	22	9	11	55	30	25
02 Las Palmas	72	42	18	18	6	49	29	20
03 Levante	72	42	18	18	6	46	30	16
04 Alaves	71	42	19	14	9	47	33	14
05 Eibar	71	42	19	14	9	45	36	9
06 Albacete	67	42	17	16	9	58	47	11
07 Andorra CF	59	42	16	11	15	47	37	10
08 Real Oviedo	59	42	16	11	15	34	35	-1
09 FC Cartagena	58	42	16	10	16	47	49	-2
10 Tenerife	57	42	14	15	13	42	37	5
11 Racing Santander	54	42	14	12	16	39	40	-1
12 Burgos CF	54	42	13	15	14	33	35	-2
13 Real Zaragoza	53	42	12	17	13	40	39	1
14 Leganes	53	42	14	11	17	37	42	-5
15 SD Huesca	52	42	11	19	12	36	36	0
16 Mirandes	52	42	13	13	16	48	54	-6
17 Sporting Gijon	50	42	11	17	14	43	48	-5
18 Villarreal B	50	42	13	11	18	49	55	-6
19 Malaga	44	42	10	14	18	37	44	-7
20 Ponferradina	44	42	9	17	16	40	53	-13
21 Ibiza Eivissa	34	42	7	13	22	33	66	-33
22 CD Lugo	31	42	6	13	23	27	57	-30

Head To Head

18/12/2022 16:00

Malaga

1 - 0

Alaves

SPA D2

06/05/2018 06:00

Malaga

0 - 3

Alaves

SPA D1

21/12/2017 16:30

Alaves

1 - 0

Malaga

SPA D1

11/03/2017 13:30

Malaga

1 - 2

Alaves

SPA D1

16/10/2016 06:00

Alaves

1 - 1

Malaga

SPA D1

02/02/2008 13:00

Malaga

1 - 0

Alaves

SPA D2

Alaves

50%

Draw

17%

Malaga

33%

Alaves Last 6 matches

05/05/2023 15:00

Alaves 1 - 1 Granada CF SPA D2

29/04/2023 10:15

Levante 2 - 0 Alaves SPA D2

23/04/2023 15:00

Alaves 2 - 1 Leganes SPA D2

16/04/2023 10:15

Sporting Gijon 0 - 0 Alaves SPA D2

10/04/2023 15:00

Alaves 0 - 0 Andorra CF SPA D2

02/04/2023 08:00

SD Huesca 0 - 1 Alaves SPA D2

Win

33%

Draw

50%

Lost

17%

Last 6 matches Malaga

07/05/2023 10:15

Ponferradina 2 - 0 Malaga SPA D2

01/05/2023 12:30

Malaga 0 - 0 SD Huesca SPA D2

23/04/2023 08:00

CD Lugo 0 - 2 Malaga SPA D2

16/04/2023 12:30

Malaga 1 - 0 FC Cartagena SPA D2

07/04/2023 15:00

Villarreal B 1 - 2 Malaga SPA D2

02/04/2023 12:30

Andorra CF 1 - 0 Malaga SPA D2

Win

50%

Draw

17%

Lost

33%

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

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Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Alaves

Malaga

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.74

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.26

Scored

Avg. per game

0.62

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.52

Scored a goal

In last 6 home matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 home matches

NoYes

3 (50%)3 (50%)

In last 23 home matches

YesNo

14 (61%)9 (39%)

In last 23 home matches

NoYes

9 (43%)12 (57%)

Alaves

Recent matches

Malaga

Under /Over

(57%)13 10(43%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(57%)12 9(43%)

Under /Over

(13%)3 20(87%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(10%)2 19(90%)

Under /Over

(30%)7 16(70%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(29%)6 15(71%)

/Yes

(35%)8 15(65%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(38%)8 13(62%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Alaves

Malaga

Shots

Alaves

Total shots

13.04 avg / game

Blocked

12 total

Avg. 2.00

Malaga

Total shots

11.95 avg / game

Blocked

19 total

Avg. 3.17

Alaves Pass Malaga

Total passes

7917

Avg. 344 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

47%

Total passes

8685

Avg. 414 / game

Accurate

—

Ball possession

52%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Alaves

Played games

Malaga

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.61

Clean sheets

0.43

5.43

125

Corners

4.43

18.61

428

Throw-ins

331

15.76

2.22

Offsides

2.38

1.83

GK saves

2.67

Alaves

DISCIPLINARY

Malaga

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.52

2.48

0.17

0.19

14.78

340

Fouls

274

13.05

10.30

237

Tackles

197

9.38

NEXT MATCHES

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How We Build the Alaves vs Malaga Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Alaves vs Malaga on 20 May 2023 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Spanish Segunda Division fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Alaves vs Malaga Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Alaves's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Malaga's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Spanish Segunda Division Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Spanish Segunda Division standings and the Spanish Segunda Division form table to understand exactly where Alaves and Malaga sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

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