La LigaMálaga predictions & form
Form, key numbers, next matches and our pick record for Málaga, updated every morning from the same data behind our match analyses.
🧠 At a glance
Málaga are 20th in the La Liga and struggling for results, with no wins from their last 8 matches.
📅 Next matches
Upcoming fixtures in the competitions we cover.
- MálagaSun 18 Oct, 16:30 UTC
Real Sociedad - Alavés
Fri 23 Oct, 19:00 UTCMálaga - Real Betis
Sat 31 Oct, 17:30 UTCMálaga
📊 Key numbers
Based on Málaga’s last 8 matches (19 Aug to 9 Oct) in the La Liga. League averages come from every La Liga match this season, so you can see whether a number is high or low.
better than the league averagearound averageworseplaying style, not good or bad
What do these numbers mean?
Clean sheet: a match in which the team did not concede a goal.
Matches with 3+ goals: both teams together scored three or more. Bookmakers call this “over 2.5 goals”.
Both teams scored: each side scored at least once, whatever the result.
Strength rating (Elo): goes up after a win and down after a defeat, more so against strong opponents. Higher means stronger; the ranking compares it with the other teams in the same competition.
📉 League position by round
Málaga are 20th in the La Liga after round 8, with 4 points from 8 matches. Calculated from every La Liga result so far.
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 |  Osasuna |
8 | -10 | 8 |
| 17 |  Elche |
8 | -6 | 6 |
| 18 |  Levante |
6 | -4 | 5 |
| 19 |  Valencia |
8 | -9 | 5 |
| 20 | Málaga |
8 | -9 | 4 |
📈 Recent form
- DMálaga 1-1 EspanyolLa Liga · 2026-10-09
- LGetafe 1-0 MálagaLa Liga · 2026-09-20
- LMálaga 1-3 VillarrealLa Liga · 2026-09-17
- DCelta Vigo 1-1 MálagaLa Liga · 2026-09-13
- DMálaga 0-0 LevanteLa Liga · 2026-09-06
- LReal Madrid 4-0 MálagaLa Liga · 2026-08-30
- DMálaga 1-1 Deportivo La CoruñaLa Liga · 2026-08-24
- LAtlético Madrid 2-0 MálagaLa Liga · 2026-08-19
🏟️ Season overview
La Liga 2026: 8 matches, 0 won, 4 drawn and 4 lost, with 4 scored and 13 conceded.
⏱️ When goals happen
Goals scored and conceded per 15 minutes this season, 5 scored and 12 conceded in total. 60% of their goals come before the break. They concede most often in minutes 76-90.
👥 Players
The standout players for Málaga this season, across all competitions. Ratings are the average match rating out of 10.
Top scorers and creators
| # | Player | Pos | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Cards | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AAdrián Niño Heredia | FW | 4 | 125 | 2 | 0 | – | 7.15 |
| 2 | CChupe | FW | 8 | 653 | 1 | 0 | 🟨2 | 6.40 |
| 3 | CCarlos Dotor | MF | 7 | 495 | 1 | 0 | 🟨1 | 6.89 |
| 4 | RRafita | DF | 8 | 652 | 0 | 1 | 🟨1 | 6.76 |
| 5 | PPablo Martínez | MF | 6 | 389 | 0 | 1 | 🟨1 | 6.67 |
| 6 | JJuan Cruz | MF | 7 | 251 | 0 | 1 | 🟨1 | 6.66 |
| 7 | AAlfonso Herrero | GK | 8 | 720 | 0 | 0 | 🟨1 | 7.35 |
| 8 | ÁÁngel Recio | DF | 8 | 720 | 0 | 0 | – | 6.68 |
| 9 | DDavid Larrubia | MF | 8 | 664 | 0 | 0 | 🟨3 | 6.64 |
| 10 | DDani Lorenzo | MF | 7 | 501 | 0 | 0 | 🟨1 | 6.80 |
Show full squad (24 players)
Everyone who has played for this team this season, including players who have since left or gone out on loan.
| Player | Apps | Min | Goals | Assists | Cards | Rating | Pos |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goalkeepers (1) | |||||||
| AAlfonso Herrero | 8 | 720 | 0 | 0 | 🟨1 | 7.35 | GK |
| Defenders (8) | |||||||
| ÁÁngel Recio | 8 | 720 | 0 | 0 | – | 6.68 | DF |
| RRafita | 8 | 652 | 0 | 1 | 🟨1 | 6.76 | DF |
| EEinar Galilea | 6 | 469 | 0 | 0 | 🟨2 | 5.79 | DF |
| PPuga | 7 | 405 | 0 | 0 | 🟨3 | 6.73 | DF |
| JJosé Salinas | 6 | 360 | 0 | 0 | 🟨1 | 6.40 | DF |
| JJuan Berrocal | 2 | 97 | 0 | 0 | – | 4.50 | DF |
| FFernando Calero | 1 | 74 | 0 | 0 | – | 6.54 | DF |
| AAdam Aznou Ben Cheikh | 1 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 🟨1 | 5.85 | DF |
| Midfielders (10) | |||||||
| DDavid Larrubia | 8 | 664 | 0 | 0 | 🟨3 | 6.64 | MF |
| DDani Lorenzo | 7 | 501 | 0 | 0 | 🟨1 | 6.80 | MF |
| CCarlos Dotor | 7 | 495 | 1 | 0 | 🟨1 | 6.89 | MF |
| JJoaquín Muñoz | 8 | 451 | 0 | 0 | – | 6.49 | MF |
| IIzan Merino | 7 | 437 | 0 | 0 | – | 6.58 | MF |
| PPablo Martínez | 6 | 389 | 0 | 1 | 🟨1 | 6.67 | MF |
| JJuan Cruz | 7 | 251 | 0 | 1 | 🟨1 | 6.66 | MF |
| RRafa Rodríguez | 5 | 221 | 0 | 0 | – | 6.61 | MF |
| RRamón Enríquez | 7 | 121 | 0 | 0 | 🟨3 | 5.71 | MF |
| CJ. Cajuste | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | – | 6.60 | MF |
| Forwards (5) | |||||||
| CChupe | 8 | 653 | 1 | 0 | 🟨2 | 6.40 | FW |
| AAdrián Niño Heredia | 4 | 125 | 2 | 0 | – | 7.15 | FW |
| EEneko Jauregi | 2 | 55 | 0 | 0 | 🟨1 | 4.20 | FW |
| AH. Abaida | 3 | 41 | 0 | 0 | – | 6.54 | FW |
| JJulen Lobete | 1 | 9 | 0 | 0 | – | 6.30 | FW |
❓ Frequently asked questions
When do Málaga play next?
Málaga host Real Sociedad on Sunday 18 October 2026, 16:30 UTC.
How have Málaga been playing lately?
Málaga have won 0, drawn 4 and lost 4 of their last 8 matches, with 4 goals scored and 13 conceded.
Where do Málaga play their home matches?
Málaga play their home matches at Estadio La Rosaleda.
Where are Málaga in the table?
Málaga are 20th in the La Liga after round 8, with 4 points from 8 matches.
Who is Málaga's top scorer?
Adrián Niño Heredia, with 2 goals in all competitions this season.
Are these Málaga predictions free?
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