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Malaga vs Alaves Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.48 expected goals for Malaga and 1.18 for Alaves, a combined total of 2.66. That distribution gives Malaga the largest share of the 1X2 market at 44%, with the draw at 26%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 50% for over 2.5 goals and 54% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 12%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 44% favourite still loses or draws roughly 56% of the time.

Model pick

Malaga or Draw

69.8% probability

Moderate confidence

Expected goals

1.48 – 1.18

Model version

poisson-baseline-v1

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Match result (1X2)

Malaga win44%
Draw26%
Alaves win30%

Double chance 1X

70%

Double chance 12

74%

Double chance X2

56%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals74%
Over 2.5 goals50%
Over 3.5 goals28%
Both teams to score54%

Correct score

  • 1–112.2%
  • 1–010.4%
  • 2–19.0%
  • 0–18.3%
  • 2–07.7%

Why the model likes this

  • Malaga home form

    7 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • Alaves away threat

    Scored in 4 of their last 4 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates Malaga to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 44%, against 44% / 26% / 30% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.48 goals for Malaga and 1.18 for Alaves, a combined 2.66 — an open game on paper.

Recent form

Malaga

  • 2026-08-12T19:00:00.000Z · H vs Fulham · 2-2 (D)
  • 2026-08-07T17:00:00.000Z · A vs AD Ceuta FC · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-08-06T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Al-Arabi SC · 4-2 (W)
  • 2026-07-30T17:00:00.000Z · H vs Al-Ittihad FC · 2-2 (D)
  • 2026-07-25T17:00:00.000Z · H vs Leicester · 3-3 (D)

Alaves

  • 2026-08-15T17:30:00.000Z · H vs Getafe · 3-0 (W)
  • 2026-08-07T17:30:00.000Z · A vs Racing Santander · 1-1 (D)
  • 2026-07-31T08:30:00.000Z · H vs Castellón · 3-0 (W)
  • 2026-07-25T08:30:00.000Z · A vs Girona · 1-0 (W)
  • 2026-07-18T17:00:00.000Z · H vs Eibar · 1-1 (D)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction below is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

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2Real Madrid3827564286
3Villarreal38226102672
4Atletico Madrid38216111869
5Real Betis38151581160
6Celta Vigo38141212554
7Getafe3815617-651
8Rayo Vallecano38121412-350
9Valencia38131015-949
10Real Sociedad38111314-246
11Espanyol38121016-1246
12Athletic Club3813619-1545
13Sevilla3812719-1443
14Alaves38111017-1243
15Elche38101315-843
16Levante3811918-1442
17Osasuna3811918-642
18Mallorca3811918-1042
19Girona3891415-1641
20Oviedo3861121-3429

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.