Almería vs Málaga Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 19 Apr 2026

La Liga 2 Betting Preview: Almería vs Málaga

Almería square off against Málaga at UD Almeria Stadium, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Sunday 19 April.

We can back Almería at -128 to get the better of Málaga and this looks like a standout price. The Full-Time Result market gives us the chance to grab a slice of value for this selection.

Almería have enjoyed six consecutive home wins. In their last game, they lost 5-1 away to Racing Club Santander at Estadio El Sardinero. Los Indálicos had 43% possession and totalled three shots on target, with Adrian Embarba being the goalscorer.

Málaga won their previous game which was at home. It was a 2-0 victory against Las Palmas at Estadio La Rosaleda. Juan Funes' men managed seven shots on goal and had 43% possession, with Diego Murillo and Joaquin Munoz on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Málaga are unbeaten when it comes to the past three meetings against Almería. Their last encounter was at Estadio La Rosaleda, with Málaga claiming a 2-1 home win. The previous 10 H2H matches have ended up with five Almería wins, one Málaga victory and four draws.

La Liga 2		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Almería	35	18	7	10	67	52	15	67:52	61
4	Málaga	35	17	9	9	58	41	17	58:41	60

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6 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw, averaging 2.0 goals from 9.6 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal. Almería have had 49.9% possession and 4.5 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.6 goals from 8.1 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 5.1 corners.

Sergio Arribas is the top goalscorer with 8, Miguel de la Fuente has 3, with Adrian Embarba and two other players on 2. Dion Lopy, Arnau Puigmal and Miguel de la Fuente have racked up the most assists with 2 each.

Málaga have 5 victories, 1 defeat and 4 draws, with an average of 2.0 goals from 6.1 shots on goal and 11.0 attempts. There’s been an average of 50.6% possession, 4.1 corners taken and 5.9 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.2 goals from 3.9 shots on goal and 8.3 attempts.

Chupe is top of the team’s scoring charts with 6, while Joaquin Munoz and David Larrubia both have 3. Joaquin Munoz has managed to clock up 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Almería predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Andres Fernandez (GK), Marcos Luna, Nélson Monte, Federico Bonini, Álex Muñoz, Iddrisu Baba, André Horta, Sergio Arribas, Adrián Embarba, Nico Melamed, Miguel de la Fuente.

Málaga predicted lineup (4-4-2): Alfonso Herrero (GK), Carlos Puga, Diego Murillo, Francisco Javier Montero, Rafita, Joaquín Muñoz, Carlos Dotor, Rafa Rodríguez, Aarón Ochoa, Chupete, Adrián Niño.

Almería vs Málaga Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve lined up expert Almería vs Málaga betting tips, from our match prediction and correct score call to corners betting insight, best player prop picks and bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Match Prediction

There’s every chance that Almería can win this La Liga 2 clash and we’ll happily back the home team to land the glory. Grab the odds of -128 with confidence that a victory can be landed.

The football tipsters at Sportsgambler.com regularly look at the injury situatuation along with the La Liga 2 form guide. We have a wide range of stats at our disposal which means we can illustrate the key data to readers.

Key Almería vs Málaga league stats:

• Almería have won 6 consecutive games at home.
• Almería have won 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• Almería have won 14 of their last 20 games at home.

According to the latest odds, there’s a 56.2% likelihood of our pick winning. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be somewhere between 60-65%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this wager.

If you’re expecting Almería to win but also think they’ll keep a clean sheet, then it stands to reason to back the bigger odds on the Result + Both Teams to Score No market.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Almería 2 - 1 Málaga

There are betting odds of +550 that Almería land a 2-1 victory. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Sergio Arribas to Score +120

Sergio Arribas (Almería) has scored in three consecutive La Liga 2 home games. He looks like a value bet to find the net and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer pick at odds of +120.

Latest Sergio Arribas Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+120

First

+320

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Corners Prediction

Málaga Over 3.5 Corners -149

The 3.5 corners line has been covered by Málaga in four consecutive games, while Almería have conceded 5.60 corners on average in their last 5 matches. Our verdict is that there’s value when it comes the Málaga Team Corners line being covered, with odds of -149 available.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Almería

Total

9.60 4.50 5.10

Home

8.60 5.20 3.40

Away

9.60 3.90 5.70

Málaga

Total

10.00 4.10 5.90

Home

8.80 4.40 4.40

Away

10.70 4.20 6.50

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-139

Under 9.5

-105

Almería Corners

Over 5.5

-128

Under 5.5

-115

Málaga Corners

Over 3.5

-149

Under 3.5

-100

Most Corners

1

-204

X

+700

2

+195

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Almería vs Málaga Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Almería are regarded as having a 56% chance of winning this La Liga 2 clash in the eyes of the bookies. It means that their current betting odds are -128. The market implies that Málaga are the most unlikely to win at +285.

The Asian Handicap -0.5 bet means you need your selection to simply win. Almería are -133, although Málaga are +0.5 at -106 and you win with the latter if things end in a draw.

The Total Goals odds suggest that Over 2.5 is a strong probability in this contest. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at -189.

When it comes to every La Liga 2 game, you will find hundreds of markets available. Go through the various attractive options which are available at the top football betting sites.

Full-Time Result

1

-128

X

+275

2

+285

Half-Time Result

1

+128

X

+140

2

+310

Double Chance

1X

-476

12

-455

X2

-112

Draw No Bet

1

-278

2

+185

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-133

2 Hcp +0.5

-106

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+120

Over 2.5

-172

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-189

No

+125

Those interested in Sergio Arribas to find the net anytime are able to get +120. There is the chance to back the favourite to score the first goal at odds of +320.

Sergio Arribas (Almería)

First

+120

Anytime

+320

Ibrahima Koné (Almería)

First

+205

Anytime

+525

Miguel De La Fuente (Almería)

First

+215

Anytime

+525

Carlos Ruiz Rubio (Málaga)

First

+215

Anytime

+550

Adri Embarba (Almería)

First

+220

Anytime

+550

Jon Morcillo (Almería)

First

+230

Anytime

+575

Patrick Soko (Almería)

First

+230

Anytime

+600

Léo Baptistão (Almería)

First

+240

Anytime

+600

Adrián Niño (Málaga)

First

+285

Anytime

+750

Eneko Jauregi (Málaga)

First

+300

Anytime

+800

Nicolás Melamed (Almería)

First

+320

Anytime

+800

Haitam Abaida (Málaga)

First

+430

Anytime

+1100

Iddrisu Baba (Almería)

First

+460

Anytime

+1150

Juanpe (Málaga)

First

+500

Anytime

+1200

Josue Dorrio (Málaga)

First

+510

Anytime

+1200

Aarón Ochoa (Málaga)

First

+510

Anytime

+1300

Arnau Puigmal (Almería)

First

+540

Anytime

+1300

Ramón Enríquez (Málaga)

First

+650

Anytime

+1600

Carlos Dotor (Málaga)

First

+650

Anytime

+1700

Nélson Monte (Almería)

First

+750

Anytime

+1900

Izan Merino (Málaga)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Rodrigo Ely (Almería)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Álex Centelles (Almería)

First

+800

Anytime

+1900

Juan 'Chumi' Brandáriz (Almería)

First

+800

Anytime

+2000

Daijiro Chirino (Almería)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Almería have clocked up six straight wins at UD Almeria Stadium. Los Indálicos have finished with seven wins, two losses and one draw in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 2.40 goals per game and conceding 1.30.

Málaga have avoided defeat in their last four away matches. Juan Funes' men have clocked up five wins, three draws and two defeats in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.80 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

The previous UD Almeria Stadium encounter involved a 2-2 draw between Almería and Málaga. The previous 4 H2H games at UD Almeria Stadium have seen Almería win two times and two draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Almería Home Stats		7-1-2	3.70	2.40	1.30	9	1	8	2
Málaga Away Stats		5-3-2	2.90	1.80	1.10	6	4	7	3

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

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Almería vs Málaga Lineups & Team News

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