Alaves vs Malaga: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 20 May

Betiball's prediction for Alaves vs Malaga on 20 May 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 your bet.

Alaves vs Malaga: Starting Lineups Time : 20/05/2023 12:30

Alaves
2 - 1
Finished
Malaga
87' event Antonio Moya Vega
82' event Antonio Blanco
79' event Miguel De la Fuente / Abde Rebbach
73' event Antonio Moya Vega
71' event Anderson Arroyo / Nahuel Tenaglia
70' event Antonio Moya Vega / Salva Sevilla
64' event Xeber Alkain / Rober Gonzalez
46' event Asier Villalibre
45+1' event Nahuel Tenaglia
event 77' Luis Munoz
event 69' Luis Munoz
event 61' Arvin Appiah / Lago Junior
event 50' Ruben Castro Martin / Alberto Escasi Oliva
event 46' Alejandro Calvo / Julian Delmas
event 39' Julian Delmas
event 9' Alberto Escasi Oliva
87' event Antonio Moya Vega
event 77' Luis Munoz
82' event Antonio Blanco
event 69' Luis Munoz
79' event Miguel De la Fuente / Abde Rebbach
event 61' Arvin Appiah / Lago Junior
73' event Antonio Moya Vega
event 50' Ruben Castro Martin / Alberto Escasi Oliva
71' event Anderson Arroyo / Nahuel Tenaglia
event 46' Alejandro Calvo / Julian Delmas
70' event Antonio Moya Vega / Salva Sevilla
event 39' Julian Delmas
64' event Xeber Alkain / Rober Gonzalez
event 9' Alberto Escasi Oliva
46' event Asier Villalibre
45+1' event Nahuel Tenaglia
Alaves Alaves
Substitutions
#17 Xeber Alkain
#2 Anderson Arroyo
#28 Alex Balboa
#9 Miguel De la Fuente
#10 David Remeseiro Salgueiro, Jason
#5 Victor Laguardia Cisneros
#27 Javier Lopez
#6 Antonio Moya Vega
#31 Jesus Owono
#29 Joaquin Panichelli
#33 Adrian Rodriguez
#7 Mamadou Sylla Diallo
Alaves Alaves Malaga Malaga
15Shots14
4Shots on Goal4
23Fouls15
6Corner Kick3
17Free kick24
0Offside2
3Yellow card3
4Save2
14Interceptions9
11Shots off goal10
17Head Success9
19Tackle16
2Dribbles12
21Throw-in21
336Passes394
78Attacks132
37Dangerous attacks33
4Corner Kicks(HT)0
Malaga Malaga
Substitutions
#2 Arvin Appiah
#20 Esteban Burgos
#4 Unai Bustinza Martinez
#26 Alejandro Calvo
#24 Ruben Castro Martin
#11 Álex Gallar
#3 Javier Jimenez
#19 Jozabed Sanchez Ruiz
#18 Alfred NDiaye
#36 Arturo Enrique Ramirez Araguez
#1 Manuel Reina Rodriguez, Manolo
#16 Genaro Rodriguez Serrano
Commentary
87' Goal! Antonio Moya Vega - Alaves
82' Antonio Blanco - Alaves receive a yellow card
79' Alaves — substitution: Miguel De la Fuente / Abde Rebbach
77' Goal! Luis Munoz - Malaga
73' Antonio Moya Vega - Alaves receive a yellow card
71' Alaves — substitution: Anderson Arroyo / Nahuel Tenaglia
70' Alaves — substitution: Antonio Moya Vega / Salva Sevilla
69' Luis Munoz - Malaga receive a yellow card
64' Alaves — substitution: Xeber Alkain / Rober Gonzalez
61' Malaga — substitution: Arvin Appiah / Lago Junior
50' Malaga — substitution: Ruben Castro Martin / Alberto Escasi Oliva
46' Goal! Asier Villalibre - Alaves
46' Malaga — substitution: Alejandro Calvo / Julian Delmas
45+1' Nahuel Tenaglia - Alaves receive a yellow card
39' Julian Delmas - Malaga receive a yellow card
9' Alberto Escasi Oliva - Malaga receive a yellow card

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 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.

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 standings and the 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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