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Real Betis vs Málaga, 31 October 2026 · 17:30 at Estadio de la Cartuja (Seville), with Mateo Busquets Ferrer officiating. The odds point to Real Betis (72%) as favourites. Below: our tip, outcome probabilities, team news and analysis.
Wins: Real Betis win by 2 or more. Loses: Real Betis win by 1, a draw, Real Betis lose.
Real Betis vs Málaga: our analysis
Why we chose this tip
- Table. Real Betis lie 4th, having collected 23 points after 11 matches (7W 2D 2L); Málaga lie 20th, having collected 5 points (0W 5D 6L).
- Attack and defence. Per game in this competition, Real Betis average 1.6 goals for and 1.4 against, compared with 0.7 for and 1.9 against for Málaga.
- Form in the competition. Real Betis: 6W 2D 2L, goals 16–14; Málaga: 0W 5D 5L, goals 7–19.
- Head to head. In 14 previous meetings, Real Betis have taken 8 wins to Málaga's 5 wins, plus 1 draw; the goal tally stands at 19–16.
What to expect
In our view Real Betis hold the advantage. We project a 2–1 scoreline, around 3 goals altogether, and the single likeliest outcome is 2–0 (11.1%). This one should be open, with chances at both ends.
On goals we go for Over 2.5 goals (odds 1.50), which we give a 64% chance. In our view both teams score with a probability of 52%, and over 2.5 goals with a probability of 64%.
The prediction at a glance
- Meetings: 14; Real Betis 8 wins, 1 draw, Málaga 5 wins.
- Head to head meetings have produced 2.5 goals a game on average.
- Scored and conceded in this competition: Real Betis 16–14, Málaga 7–19.
- Our projection is around 3 goals, with over 2.5 goals at 64%.
- Unavailable: Real Betis 4, Málaga 7.
Alternative tip: Under 3.5 goals
Another angle: Under 3.5 goals (probability 57%, top price 1.72). A projection of around 3 goals supports it.
Absences
Unavailable for Real Betis: F. Bernal, J. Firpo, C. Hernandez, I. Losada. Málaga will be without: J. Cruz, J. Lobete, P. Martinez, J. Munoz, D. Murillo, A. Ochoa, A. Recio. Team news can change, so take another look before the game.
Real Betis vs Málaga: bookmaker odds side by side
| Match result | 1 | X | 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Top price available | 1.35 | 5.95 | 9.77 |
| Market average | 1.32 | 5.56 | 8.96 |
| Lowest odds | 1.29 | 4.83 | 6.57 |
| Goals | Best | Average | Chance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Over 1.5 goals | 1.16 | 1.14 | 82.8% |
| Over 2.5 goals | 1.50 | 1.47 | 64.0% |
| Under 2.5 goals | 2.75 | 2.62 | 36.0% |
| Over 3.5 goals | 2.30 | 2.21 | 43.1% |
| BTTS – yes | 1.80 | 1.79 | 52.1% |
| BTTS – no | 2.00 | 1.95 | 47.9% |
Prices gathered from several bookmakers and refreshed 31/10/26, 13:57. Use them as a guide: what a particular operator offers can be different. Margin on average: 5.4%.
The key facts
- Likely result: Real Betis 2–0 Málaga, roughly 3 goals in total.
- Table: Real Betis 4th (23 points), Málaga 20th (5 points).
- Form in the competition: Real Betis 6W 2D 2L (16:14), Málaga 0W 5D 5L (7:19).
- H2H: 14 matches: Real Betis 8W 1D 5L, goals 19–16.
- Absences: Real Betis 4, Málaga 7.
Who will win Real Betis vs Málaga?
We work out this estimate from the odds of several bookmakers once their margin has been removed. No outcome is ever certain.
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Real Betis vs Málaga: injuries and missing players
Real Betis
- F. Bernalred card · will miss the match
- J. Firpogroin injury · will miss the match
- C. Hernandezcalf injury · will miss the match
- I. Losadaabsence · will miss the match
Málaga
- J. Cruzmuscle injury · will miss the match
- J. Lobeteknee injury · will miss the match
- P. Martinezfoot injury · will miss the match
- J. Munozcalf injury · will miss the match
- D. Murilloknee injury · will miss the match
- A. Ochoaknee injury · will miss the match
- A. Recioillness · doubtful
Team news can still change before the game.
Standings and form
| # | Team | P | W-D-L | Goals | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Barcelona | 11 | 10-0-1 | 46:12 | 30 |
| 2 |  Atlético Madrid | 11 | 9-1-1 | 22:8 | 28 |
| 3 |  Real Madrid | 11 | 9-0-2 | 28:10 | 27 |
| 4 | Real Betis | 11 | 7-2-2 | 18:15 | 23 |
| 5 |  Real Sociedad | 11 | 6-1-4 | 20:20 | 19 |
| 6 |  Sevilla | 12 | 5-3-4 | 17:19 | 18 |
| 7 |  Athletic Club | 10 | 4-3-3 | 14:10 | 15 |
| 8 |  Deportivo La Coruña | 11 | 3-5-3 | 15:14 | 14 |
| 9 |  Alavés | 12 | 3-4-5 | 15:17 | 13 |
| 10 |  Villarreal | 11 | 3-3-5 | 15:15 | 12 |
| 11 |  Celta Vigo | 11 | 2-6-3 | 10:10 | 12 |
| 12 |  Rayo Vallecano | 10 | 3-3-4 | 15:20 | 12 |
| 13 |  Getafe | 11 | 3-3-5 | 8:16 | 12 |
| 14 |  Espanyol | 11 | 3-2-6 | 13:14 | 11 |
| 15 |  Osasuna | 11 | 3-2-6 | 11:22 | 11 |
| 16 |  Racing Santander | 11 | 3-2-6 | 15:29 | 11 |
| 17 |  Elche | 11 | 2-4-5 | 14:18 | 10 |
| 18 |  Levante | 11 | 2-4-5 | 16:21 | 10 |
| 19 |  Valencia | 11 | 2-3-6 | 8:17 | 9 |
| 20 | Málaga | 11 | 0-5-6 | 8:21 | 5 |
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All figures are drawn from the games played so far this season, which is still a limited sample.
Form in the competition
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Questions and answers
Which tip do we give for Real Betis vs Málaga?
Real Betis -1.5 (Asian handicap) (1.96); Over 2.5 goals (1.50).
Who will win Real Betis vs Málaga?
Our estimate gives Real Betis a 72% chance of winning, the draw 17% and Málaga 11%.
What is the date, time and venue of the game?
Kick-off is on 31 October 2026 at 17:30, venue Estadio de la Cartuja, Seville. Referee: Mateo Busquets Ferrer.
Who will be missing?
Real Betis: F. Bernal, J. Firpo, C. Hernandez, I. Losada. Málaga: J. Cruz, J. Lobete, P. Martinez, J. Munoz, D. Murillo, A. Ochoa, A. Recio. Team news can still change before kick-off.
Will there be over 2.5 goals in this game?
We put over 2.5 goals at 64% (odds 1.50) and under 2.5 goals at 36% (odds 2.75).
Will both teams score?
We put the chance of both teams finding the net at 52% (odds 1.80).
What correct score do we see as likeliest?
Top of our list is 2–0 (11.1%), then 2–1 (9.4%) and 3–0 (9.0%).
How do you put your predictions together?
Our starting point is the odds of several bookmakers: we take out the margin, average what is left and turn it into probabilities, then a Poisson model gives the expected goals and the likeliest scorelines. Form, head to head and absences are shown on the page as background. The predictions are meant as information and offer no guarantee of winning.
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