Malaga vs Espanyol Betting Odds, Tips, Predictions, Preview 9th October 2026

Espanyol go up against Malaga on Friday for a LaLiga meeting at Estadio La Rosaleda.

Malaga are placed 20th with three points after seven matches. Espanyol occupy a position as 15th in the league on seven points.

Malaga as well as Espanyol suffered disappointing defeats in their most previous match. This could lead to a cautious encounter as neither side naturally fancies losing once again already.

Malaga have a hard time getting on the scoreboard these days, as they managed a poorly four goals in their previous ten matches. That is an average of 0.4 goals per game, in which they conceded 20 goals, or two goals per game. Furthermore, they fought their way to one clean sheets in this run.

Espanyol are currently decent goalscorers, as they managed a bearable 15 goals in the past ten outings for an average of 1.5 goals a game. Their opponents scored a total of 12 goals, and while Espanyol claimed three clean sheets, they conceded an average of 1.2 goals per match.

Espanyol won 4-1 and 1-0 in the two most recent meetings with Malaga, and go into their upcoming match with a psychological advantage.

Malaga vs Espanyol Prediction

Malaga Form

In their previous three outings, Malaga drew 1-1 with Celta Vigo, before losing 1-3 against Villarreal and 1-0 against Getafe. Malaga just have a single home win to show from their efforts in the past six LaLiga matches at the Estadio La Rosaleda. They also drew two and lost three of these six encounters, in which they scored four and conceded eight goals.

A mid-table finish seemed likely for Malaga but in current form they could be dragged into a relegation battle.

Espanyol Form

Espanyol have only one win in their last three matches, as they did beat Osasuna by 0-2. Disappointment followed, going down 2-1 against Rayo Vallecano, and 1-3 against Elche. In their last six away matches in the LaLiga, Espanyol won twice, while also recording zero draws. They endured four defeats in this run, with a scoreline from these matches saying eight goals conceded and seven scored.

Dreaming of the LaLiga title, Espanyol are currently too far behind budget, so to speak, to seriously stake a claim at first place.

Espanyol and Malaga seem to find it tough getting their defensively lines in order, as they both concede too many goals. We hope the trend continues on Friday, as we aim for both teams to score.

Malaga won one points from their last one encounters with teams from the bottom six, like their upcoming opponent. They won zero, scored zero and let in zero goals. Malaga are looking at a record of zero wins, three draws and four defeats in the LaLiga this season. Espanyol are looking at two wins, one draw and four defeats in the LaLiga.

Malaga vs Espanyol Squads

Malaga Squad

Juan Funes will choose the starting lineup for the upcoming game against Espanyol from the players listed below (the information in the brackets refers to goals scored and matches played in the LaLiga this season):

Alfonso Herrero (0/7), Andres Cespedes (0/0), Carlos Lopez (0/0), Adam Aznou (0/0), Alex Pastor (0/0), Angel Recio (0/7), Antonito (0/0), Carlos Puga (0/6), Dani Sanchez (0/0), Diego Murillo (0/0), Einar Galilea (0/6), Fernando Calero (0/0), Jose Salinas (0/6), Juan Berrocal (0/2), Moussa Diarra (0/0), Rafita (0/7), Aaron Ochoa (0/0), Carlos Dotor (1/6), Dani Lorenzo (0/6), David Larrubia (0/7), Haitam Abaida (0/2), Izan Merino (0/6), Jens-Lys Cajuste (0/1), Pablo Martinez (0/5), Rafa Rodriguez (0/4), Ramon Enriquez (0/7), Adrian Nino (1/3), Chupe (1/7), Eneko Jauregi (0/2), Joaquin Munoz (0/7), Juan Cruz (0/7), Julen Lobete (0/1).

Espanyol Squad

Here is the full team squad of Espanyol. The 47 year-old Manolo Gonzalez will select his starting lineup from the following players:

Angel Fortuno (0/0), Marko Dmitrovic (0/7), Pol Tristan (0/0), Andoni Gorosabel (0/0), Clemens Riedel (0/6), Leandro Cabrera (0/4), Omar El Hilali (0/6), Quilindschy Hartman (0/3), Unai Nunez (0/5), Vanja Drkusic (0/3), Edu Exposito (0/7), Gabriel Moscardo (0/4), Javi Hernandez (0/7), Pol Lozano (0/3), Rafel Bauza (0/4), Roger Hinojo (0/7), Urko Gonzalez de Zarate (0/7), Alex Calatrava (1/7), Bryan Zaragoza (0/4), Javier Puado (0/0), Jofre Carreras (0/3), Kike Garcia (0/0), Marcos Fernandez (1/6), Pere Milla (0/5), Roberto Fernandez (6/7), Tyrhys Dolan (1/6).

Malaga vs Espanyol Team News

Apparently, Espanyol have just two players on the injured and absent list, as they prepare for their match on Friday. Omar El Hilali and Javier Puado racked up too many penalty points and won't be in the Espanyol travelling party for their next match.

Malaga vs Espanyol Lineups

Malaga vs Espanyol H2H

Espanyol won 4-1 and 1-0 in the two most recent meetings with Malaga, and go into their upcoming match with a psychological advantage. Espanyol usually enjoy playing Malaga, taking all three points against them seven times in the last ten meetings. Not least in their most recent meeting, where Espanyol destroyed their upcoming opponents in a 4-1 win. The bookies best betting odds on an away win are at 17/10.

Malaga vs Espanyol Results

Both teams found the back of the net five times in the past ten matches between home side Malaga and Espanyol. Best priced odds on BTTS with the bookies are at 4/5.

Malaga vs Espanyol Betting Tips

Having scored just once lately in the LaLiga, Carlos Dotor will be eager to hit the target again, and the upcoming game presents an opportunity to step up. Espanyol hope Roberto Fernandez can inflict some damage on their upcoming opponents by adding to his tally of four LaLiga goals in his last six LaLiga games.

Malaga won just one of their last 10 games at home, while drawing eight. They lost one at Estadio La Rosaleda in this run of matches. Espanyol won three of their last 10 away games, whilst drawing two and losing five. Goals are flowing freely for Malaga on home soil currently, as both teams scored in eight of their last 10 matches here. Both teams were also on target seven times in Espanyol''s last 10 league games away from home.

Under 2.5 goals happened four times in the last ten encounters between these two rivals. Malaga managed an average of 0.7 goals, with Espanyol averaging 1.7 goals in these. Both teams not to score was a winning bet five times in this run of matches. Over 2.5 goals happened in five of Malaga’s last ten matches across all tournaments. They pulled off an average of one goal during this run. Over 2.5 goals were scored in eight of the ten most recent games across all tournaments for Espanyol. They performed an average of 1.6 goals in these.