Spain - Segunda DivisiónStarWelcome to the Turboscores match preview of the upcoming match between Málaga and Alavés, taking place on Sunday, 18 December 2022, at The Estadio La Rosaleda in Malaga.
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Málaga, Recent FormMálaga had to settle for a share of the spoils in their last match, which ran out a 1-1 draw against Ibiza. They achieved 54% possession in that match and had 8 strikes at goal, with 4 hitting the target, up against Ibiza's tally of 6 efforts at goal, 3 of which were on target.
Manager Pepe Mel will be reasonably pleased with his team's attacking displays in recent matches, with them having managed to score 5 goals in their last 6 games, but he will have work to do defensively after they conceded 5 goals in those games and dropped some valuable points along the way. When it comes to attacking performances, they can consider themselves in a good and consistent form, having chalked up goals in 5 of their last 6 matches. They have produced a defensive record this season that they won't be proud of, having conceded at least 1 goal in 17 of their 20 league matches.
Whilst they have only lost 1 of their last 6 games there will be concern over the amount of points dropped with 4 draws from those games. Their results in the league have been very poor so far this season, with only 3 wins from their 20 matches.
Alaves, Recent FormFailing to acquire any points in their 2-0 home defeat by Levante will have left the Alavés squad feeling a little deflated. In that game they recorded 50 of the possession, with 11 attempts on goal, 1 on target. Their opponents found the target on 5 of their 7 shots on goal.
When it comes to attacking power Luis García Plaza will be justly satisfied with his squad's performances of late, which has seen them chalk up 5 goals in their last 6 matches. However, it hasn't all been going well, and questions remain about their defence with 7 goals lost in those 6 matches resulting in some crucial points dropped. Scoring goals away from home is something they have consistently achieved of late, having notched up goals in 4 of their last 6 matches on their travels.
They've had a poor run of form on the road recently, losing 3 of their last 6 away games and managing only 1 win.
Miguel de la Fuente will be keen to get his name on the scoresheet against Málaga in this match, having already scored 2 goals in his last 6 away games for Alavés.
Málaga will be looking to forget their last league encounter with Alavés, when a slew of goals ended in a heavy 0-3 defeat.
Malaga have conceded at least one goal in each of their last 4 league meetings with Babazorros. In the previous 2 league encounters between these two teams, Malaga have failed to score a single goal against Babazorros.
In the last 3 league meetings between the teams, Alavés has taken all 3 points and has not lost to Malaga in 4 games.
With no real injury worries, Malaga manager Pepe Mel will be happy to have his full squad available for selection.
Alavés manager Luis García Plaza has no real injury worries ahead of this clash.
Málaga Playing at home | Alaves Playing away from home | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.9 | Goals scored | 1 |
| 1.3 | Goals conceded | 1.3 |
| 38' | Time first goal scored | 49' |
| 39' | Time first goal conceded | 35' |
| 2.8 | Yellow cards | 2.8 |
| 0 | Red cards | 0.3 |
| 4.8 | Subs used | 5 |
| 3-2 | Biggest victory | 2-1 |
| 4-0 | Biggest defeat | 3-0 |
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