Deportivo Alaves vs Málaga prediction, odds and how to watch

Málaga looked set to hold on after Bryan Zaragoza's early strike, but Espanyol substitute Adrián Niño Heredia levelled in the 90th minute to deny the hosts all three points in a feisty Friday night encounter.

Getafe ground out a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Málaga at home in La Liga, with Iván Azón's late right-foot finish the difference between two sides who struggled to create. It was the kind of win Getafe needed badly, and they earned every inch of it.

Deportivo Alaves bossed possession, fired 24 shots, and kept the Athletic Club goalkeeper busy with six saves, but could not find a way through in a goalless draw at San Mames.

Villarreal put Málaga to the sword with a 3-1 victory in La Liga, with Pape Gueye stealing the show on a night when the home side were thoroughly outclassed in every department that matters.

Valencia ended a run of four consecutive La Liga defeats with a gritty 1-0 win at Deportivo Alaves, substitute Luis Rioja settling the contest with a right-foot finish twelve minutes from time. Alaves dominated large portions of the match but paid the price for squandering two big chances.

Deportivo Alaves host Málaga on Friday night with form on their side and a fragile away side in front of them. This one has the look of a home win written all over it.

Málaga have not won in their last six La Liga matches and ship goals at an alarming rate. Real Sociedad come to town inconsistent but capable of punishing a home side desperately short of confidence.

Celta Vigo have not won in five La Liga matches and are averaging less than a goal a game. Deportivo Alaves arrive inconsistent but capable of genuine damage, and Sunday's match in Vigo could go several ways.