Malaga – Alaves

Malaga head to their home ground needing a win after three draws and two defeats, sitting 17th with just three points and a meagre –5 goal difference. Alavés arrive in the top three, boasting ten points from three victories, a draw and a single loss, and a comfortable +6 margin on the scoresheet. The gap in form is stark, but Malaga’s recent inability to convert draws into wins could make them vulnerable to Alavés’ attacking edge. If Alavés can maintain the consistency that has kept them near the summit, they should be able to extend their lead, while Malaga will be desperate to turn their season around before the relegation battle intensifies.