Laura Rozo
Malaga vs Deportivo Alaves match will be facing two teams that are in completely opposite positions in LaLiga 2 standings. Malaga has paid a high price for its defensive mistakes throughout the season, and Deportivo Alaves cannot continue losing what it has gained so far in points and goal difference. For all European soccer fans, this is another match not to be missed.
At JefeBet we present you our analysis, predictions and other information on the game between these two La Liga SmartBank clubs, Malaga vs Deportivo Alaves, a match corresponding to the Spanish second division.
We suggest you read our reviews of BetMGM and Unibet, the odds providers for this preview.
Predictions, Odds, and Betting Preview for the Malaga vs Deportivo Alaves LaLiga 2 Matchday 21 Game on December 18, 2022
- Where: La Rosaleda Stadium, Malaga, Spain
- When: Sunday, December 18, 2022, 3:00 PM ET
- BetMGM Moneyline: Málaga (+195) / Tie (+190) / Alavés (+140)
- Unibet Asian Handicap: Malaga (AH +0.5, -225) / Alaves (AH -0.5, +165)
- BetMGM Over/Under (2.5): Over (+155), Under (-225)
- Both teams score from BetMGM: Yes (+115) / No (-165)
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Malaga Preview
In their most recent match against UD Ibiza, Málaga earned a 1-1 draw thanks to a goal by Pablo Chavarría in the 31st minute. Despite they started winning the game, in the second half, a play from their opponents ended up in a fantastic goal by Cristian Herrera.
The team managed by Pepe Mel is in 21st position in La Liga SmartBank, only above UD Ibiza, with 16 points from their 3 wins, 7 draws and 10 defeats. For this new Malaga vs Deportivo Alaves clash, the home team is expected to win with goals from Ruben Castro, who has scored the most goals (4) in the squad so far.
Possible lineup (5-3-2): Rubén Yáñez; Juanfrán Moreno, Alberto Escassi, Esteban Burgos, Jonás Ramalho, Javier Jiménez; Aleix Febas, Alfred N’Diaye, Luis Muñoz; Rubén Castro, Fran Villalba.
Deportivo Alaves Preview
The team from Alavés is currently in fifth place in La Liga SmartBank standings. The team coached by Luis García Plaza has achieved 9 wins, 7 draws and 4 defeats so far this season. In the last five matchdays, “the Babazorros” took all the three points only in one occasion, so they will come into this Málaga vs Deportivo Alavés hoping to score plenty of goals to recover the ground lost so far.
In their last match against Levante, Alavés lost 2-0. Goals from Mohamed Bouldini and Francisco Hidalgo for Levante disarmed the entire strategy in a match they dominated in possession and ball handling.
Possible lineup (4-3-2-1): Antonio Sivera; Nahuel Tenaglia, Abdel Abqar, Nikola Maras, Rubén Duarte; Aleksandar Sedlar, Salva Sevilla, Carlos Benavides; Jon Guridi, Luis Rioja; Miguel de la Fuente.
JefeBet Prediction
Considering their latest results, we believe that it will be the visiting team who will win this Malaga vs Deportivo Alaves. Despite their poor run in recent days, Garcia’s team has had some highlights.
If they are prepared to press in the first few minutes and generate pressure in the final quarter, they will be able to give their fans a new victory playing as visitors.
Prediction: Deportivo Alavés win 1-0.
