Match report
Alavés 1-1 Malaga: match report
Alavés drew 1-1 with Malaga in La Liga, with goals from Aitor Mañas and Adrian Nino on Friday at Estadio de Mendizorroza.
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Alavés and Malaga played out a 1-1 draw in La Liga on Friday at Estadio de Mendizorroza. Adrian Nino opened the scoring for Malaga just before half-time, but Aitor Mañas equalised for Alavés late in the game.
Malaga took the lead in the 44th minute when Adrian Nino scored with an assist from Ramón Enríquez, making it 0-1.
Alavés responded in the 89th minute as Aitor Mañas found the net to level the match at 1-1.
The match saw several yellow cards, with Lucas Boyé and Nahuel Tenaglia booked for Alavés, and Carlos Dotor and Juan Francisco Funes Arjona cautioned for Malaga.
Key statistics from the match showed both teams had 50% possession. Alavés had an expected goals (xG) of 1.8 compared to Malaga's 0.6. Alavés registered 4 shots on target, while Malaga had 3. Alavés also earned 7 corners to Malaga's 2, and committed 14 fouls against Malaga's 12.
Following this result, Alavés sit in 7th place with 12 points from 10 matches, while Malaga remain at the bottom of the table in 20th with 5 points.
By Footyaro Editorial Team · AI-assisted from match data, checked against our live data · Editorial policy
Before the game: Alavés vs Malaga preview: form, head-to-head & prediction
Alavés will face Malaga on Friday 23 October at 20:00 BST (21:00 CEST) at the Estadio de Mendizorroza in Vitoria-Gasteiz. This match is part of La Liga's regular season, round 10.
Alavés have had a tough run recently, with no wins in their last five matches. They have drawn once and lost four times, including a 2-1 defeat to Celta de Vigo on 18 October. Their last victory came against Racing Santander on 12 September.
Malaga are also struggling, having not won in their last five games. They have drawn twice and lost three times, suffering a heavy 5-2 loss to Real Sociedad on 18 October. Their last point came from a 1-1 draw with Espanyol on 9 October.
In the league table, Alavés are currently in 7th place with 11 points from 9 matches, while Malaga sit at the bottom in 20th place with just 4 points from 9 games.
Historically, Alavés and Malaga have met twice, with each team winning once. Their last meeting was on 20 May 2023, where Alavés won 2-1 in the Segunda División.
According to the odds, Alavés are the bookmakers' favourites for this match.
Match Events
All events- 90+2'Juan Francisco Funes Arjona
- 89'Aitor Mañas(1 - 1)
- 87'Carlos Dotor(Out: Jens Cajuste)
- 84'Carlos Dotor
- 77'Carlos Puga(Out: Juan Berrocal)
- 77'Adrian Nino(Out: Carlos Ruiz Rubio)
- 75'Antonio Blanco(Out: Aitor Mañas)
- 68'Adam Aznou(Out: José Salinas)
Match Statistics
All stats- 50%Possession50%
- 1.80Expected Goals (xG)0.70
- 4Shots on Target3
- 7Corners2
- 14Fouls12
Prediction
Live win probability
Alavés 11%Draw 82%Malaga 7%
The match will most likely result in a draw.
Match info
- Kick-off
- CompetitionLa Liga · Regular Season 10
- VenueEstadio de Mendizorroza, Vitoria-Gasteiz · 19840
- RefereeMuniz Munoz, Carlos
- ForecastPartly cloudy night, 9.93°C
Last five games
AlavésLDLLD
MalagaLWDLD
Standings
Full table| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 |  Villarreal | 11 | 0 | 12 |
| 10 |  Celta de Vigo | 11 | 0 | 12 |
| 11 | Alavés | 11 | -2 | 12 |
| 12 |  Rayo Vallecano | 10 | -5 | 12 |
| 13 |  Getafe | 11 | -8 | 12 |
| 14 |  Espanyol | 11 | -1 | 11 |
Highlights
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Alavés vs Malaga: result, stats & highlights
Alavés and Malaga finished 1-1 in the La Liga (Regular Season 10) at Estadio de Mendizorroza. Played: (your local time).
Alavés are 11th in the table on 12 points; Malaga are 20th on 5.
Recent form: Alavés LDLLD, Malaga LWDLD.
Head-to-head (last 3): Alavés 1 wins, 1 draws, Malaga 1 wins.
See the goals and key events, lineups, team statistics and video highlights below.