Betis vs Malaga Prediction & Betting Tips | 31/10/2026

Betis vs Malaga Prediction and Betting Tips | 31 October 2026

Bojan Jovanovic • Football expert

28 October 2026 • 07:55 UTC • 1 min read

Betis vs Malaga Prediction and Betting Tips 31 October 2026

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What is our Betis vs Malaga prediction?

Betis 2 - 1 Malaga

Our prediction for this match: Betis 2 - 1 Malaga

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The Andalusian derby takes centre stage as Betis look to return to winning ways following a goalless draw with Celta Vigo. Manuel Pellegrini’s men dominated possession against the Galicians but failed to find a breakthrough, remaining in the Champions League places despite dropping points. Changes to the starting XI are expected, with Marc Bartra, Pablo Fornals and Troy Parrott all pushing for starts. Betis have been impressive at home, winning five of their last six matches there and averaging 2.17 goals per game.

Malaga, meanwhile, shared the spoils in a 1-1 draw with Alaves at the weekend, but remain rooted to the bottom of the standings. Juan Funes’ side have struggled for consistency, winning just one of their last ten matches in all competitions. Los Boquerones have conceded 1.40 goals per away game during their recent run, and they will need a disciplined defensive display to stand a chance against their local rivals. The good news for Malaga is that Funes has no fresh injury concerns ahead of the derby.

As Betis have won 83% of their recent home matches, punters worldwide can find value in betting on Home Win, alongside Betis Over 1.5 goals and Over 2.5 goals total (the hosts’ home games averaging 3.67 total goals).

This Primera Division match will be played on Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 17:30 in Estadio de La Cartuja, Sevilla.

Competition: Primera Division
Kick-off: Sat 31 Oct, 17:30UK time
Venue: Estadio de La CartujaSevilla

Betis vs Malaga Betting Tips

Betting Tip	Odds	Probability
Correct ScoreBetis 2-1 Malaga	750	12%
Double Chance12	-550	85%
Draw No BetReal Betis	-800	88%
Half Time/Full TimeReal Betis / Real Betis	-105	51%
Asian HandicapMalaga +2	-223	69%
European HandicapMalaga +2	-125	56%
Both Teams to ScoreYes	-134	57%
Over / Under 1.5 GoalsOver 1.5 Goals	-700	88%
Over / Under 2.5 GoalsOver 2.5 Goals	-200	67%
Over / Under 3.5 GoalsUnder 3.5 Goals	-163	62%
Over / Under 4.5 GoalsUnder 4.5 Goals	-400	80%
Clean SheetReal Betis: No	-175	64%
Anytime GoalscorerTroy Parrott	-120	55%
First GoalscorerTroy Parrott	350	22%
Total Corners9 - 11	160	38%

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Betis vs Malaga Line-ups

BetisStarting XI • 4-2-3-1

Expected

No.	Player	Pos.
1	A. Valles	GK
4	Natan	DF
3	D. Llorente	DF
11	F. Garcia	DF
12	A. Ortiz	DF
10	A. Ezzalzouli	MF
21	M. Roca	MF
22	Isco	MF
25	D. Ceballos	MF
7	Antony	MF
18	N. Deossa	FW
	CoachM. Pellegrini

MalagaStarting XI • 4-1-4-1

Expected

No.	Player	Pos.
1	A. Herrero	GK
15	A. Recio	DF
31	Rafita	DF
3	C. Puga	DF
12	J. Salinas	DF
10	D. Larrubia	MF
8	C. Dotor	MF
22	D. Lorenzo	MF
14	R. Rodriguez	MF
6	R. Enriquez	MF
9	Chupe	FW
	CoachJuan Funes

Betis vs Malaga Injuries and Suspensions

BetisInjuries and suspensions

Player	Reason	Status
F. Bernal	Red Card	Suspended
J. Firpo	Groin Injury	Out
C. Hernandez	Calf Injury	Out
I. Losada	Coach's decision	Out

MalagaInjuries and suspensions

Player	Reason	Status
J. Cruz	Muscle Injury	Out
J. Lobete	Knee Injury	Out
P. Martinez	Foot Injury	Out
J. Munoz	Calf Injury	Out
D. Murillo	Knee Injury	Out
A. Ochoa	Knee Injury	Out

Betis Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	wwwwdwwlwd	2.30
Home	wwwwlw	2.50
Away	wwdd	2.00

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	70%	83%	50%
Average Goals Per Game	3.20	3.67	2.50
Scored	1.90	2.17	1.50
Conceded	1.30	1.50	1.00
BTTS	60%	50%	75%
Clean Sheets	40%	50%	25%
Failed to Score	10%	0%	25%
Expected Goals	1.85	1.86	1.85
Expected Goals Against	1.58	1.55	1.62

Malaga Team Form and Stats

Form	Results	Points Per Game
Overall	dlddlldldw	0.80
Home	ddldl	0.60
Away	ldldw	1.00

Stats	Overall	Home	Away
Win %	10%	0%	20%
Average Goals Per Game	2.70	3.00	2.40
Scored	1.00	1.00	1.00
Conceded	1.70	2.00	1.40
BTTS	60%	80%	40%
Clean Sheets	20%	20%	20%
Failed to Score	30%	20%	40%
Expected Goals	1.38	1.39	1.38
Expected Goals Against	1.59	1.48	1.69