Atlético Madrid vs Málaga Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 19 Aug 2026
Atlético Madrid vs Málaga Predictions
Málaga +1.5 could be the real deal when it comes to the Asian Handicap. We’re able to back them at odds of -103 knowing that a one-goal defeat against Atlético Madrid would still see us land a payout from this wager.
This Atlético Madrid vs Málaga betting analysis delivers a full overview of our main match prediction, alongside our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Atlético Madrid vs Málaga Preview
Atlético Madrid take on newly-promoted Málaga at Riyadh Air Metropolitano, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Wednesday 19 August.
Diego Simeone's Atlético Madrid have been highly active in the transfer market. Key arrivals include centre-back Cristian Romero, left-back Alejandro Grimaldo, defensive midfielder Morten Hjulmand and attacking midfielder Kang-in Lee, while notable departures include attacking midfielder Thiago Almada, right-back Nahuel Molina and all-time leading scorer Antoine Griezmann.
Atléti finished fourth in La Liga last season with 69 points from 38 matches and also reached the Champions League semi-finals. They ended the domestic campaign with a 5-1 defeat away to Villarreal at Estadio de la Cerámica. Los Colchoneros had 52% possession and registered four shots on target, with Marc Pubill scoring their only goal.
Málaga have strengthened their squad ahead of the new season, with key arrivals including centre-backs Fernando Calero and Moussa Diarra, left-back José Salinas, left-winger Juan Cruz and central midfielder Pablo Arriaza. Notable departures include right-back Jokin Gabilondo, left-back Víctor García, centre-back Javi Montero and right-winger Josu Dorrio.
Málaga finished fourth in La Liga 2 last season with 73 points from 42 matches before earning promotion through the play-offs. After a 0-0 draw in the first leg of the promotion play-off final, they secured promotion with a 2-1 victory away to Almería at UD Almería Stadium. Juan Funes' side had 51% possession and registered five shots on target, with Chupe and David Larrubia finding the net.
| La Liga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 |  Atlético Madrid |
7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 16 | 7 | 9 | 16:7 | 16 |
| 20 |  Málaga |
7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 12 | -9 | 3:12 | 3 |
4 wins and 6 losses, averaging 1.5 goals from 11.5 attempts and 4.0 shots on goal. Atléti have had 47.4% possession, 448.1 passes and 5.3 corners per match. On average, the opposition have scored 1.9 goals from 15.3 attempts and 5.5 shots on goal, while earning 5.8 corners.
Top goalscorers are Ademola Lookman and Alexander Soerloth on 3 goals, while Nico Gonzalez has bagged 2. Antoine Griezmann is top assists maker with 3, while goalies Juan Musso and Jan Oblak have kept 2 clean sheets between them.
Málaga have 6 victories, 1 defeat and 3 draws, with an average of 13.1 attempts, 5.2 shots on goal and 1.9 goals. Los Boquerones average 53.7% possession, 4.3 corners in their favour and 3.4 corners against, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 3.7 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts.
Chupe is top of the team’s scoring charts with 9, while David Larrubia and Joaquin Munoz both have 3. Joaquin Munoz, Chupe and Rafa Rodriguez have managed 3 assists in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Atlético Madrid confirmed lineup (3-2-4-1): Jan Oblak (GK), Jorge Dominguez, Robin Le Normand, David Hancko, Carlos Martin, Daniel Martinez, Rodrigo Mendoza, Pablo Barrios, Koke, Arnau Ortiz, Ademola Lookman.
Málaga confirmed lineup (4-4-1-1): Alfonso Herrero (GK), Carlos Puga, Angel Recio, Einar Galilea, Rafita, David Larrubia, Dani Lorenzo, Izan Merino, Joaquin Munoz, Carlos Dotor, Chupe.
Main Match Prediction
We’ve identified Málaga +1.5 as a good bet for this La Liga encounter and we’ll back the visitors at a price of -103. With Atlético Madrid rarely winning big at home and newcomers often doing well early in the season, there’s every chance that we can bag a return with this Asian Handicap wager.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
Our football picks always stem from lots of research and it begins by looking at the latest La Liga team news and current form. When we have a strong view of what might happen, we match up the latest numbers.
According to the top bookies, our pick has a 50.8% chance of landing a return. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 55-60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Our correct score prediction is a 2-1 win for Atléti which is available at odds of +700. We think they’ll achieve victory and this is a way of getting bigger odds and more excitement.
Player Prop Picks
Álex Grimaldo (Atléti) can be backed at +135 to register one or more shots on goal. It’s all about backing him at attractive odds when it comes to the Shots on Target market.
Ademola Lookman (Atléti) has managed three goals in his past six La Liga games. This data directs us to the Anytime Goalscorer market where we can bet him to find the net at attractive odds of +170.
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Corners Prediction
Málaga have been awarded an average of 5.20 corners in the past five games, while Atlético Madrid have yielded a corner average of 5.80 in their previous ten matches. If you agree with our verdict that the Málaga Team Corners line can be covered, then you can secure odds of -137 that this happens.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’ve lined up a same-game multi including these picks: Málaga with the +1.5 Asian Handicap, Yes on the BTTS market along with Álex Grimaldo (Atléti) to end up with one or more shots on target.
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Atlético Madrid 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.
With a proposed 75% probability of securing a victory, the bookmakers are taking few risks with their -294 odds about Atlético Madrid coming out on top in this La Liga encounter. Málaga are the +800 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.
If you fancy Atléti to be leading at the interval, then you can secure odds of -123. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on Málaga at +600 on the Half-Time Result, with the draw trading at +155.
The Total Goals odds suggest that Over 2.5 is a strong probability in this contest. Both Teams to Score betting is highly popular and the No pick on the BTTS market is chalked up at -132.
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Favourite Alexander Sørloth is priced at +270 to be the first player on the scoresheet, while there’s also the chance to back him to score any time at odds of -111.
Stats: Last 10 La Liga matches only.
Atléti have seven victories and three defeats in the last 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.70 goals per game and conceding 1.00.
Málaga have won five on the bounce away from home. Los Boquerones have clocked up seven wins, two draws and one defeat in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 2.30 goals per match and conceding 1.10.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlético Madrid Home Stats |
7-0-3 | 2.70 | 1.70 | 1.00 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | |
| Málaga Away Stats |
7-2-1 | 3.40 | 2.30 | 1.10 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 4 | |
- 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
Atlético Madrid League Stats
Málaga League Stats
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins and 3 defeats in the previous 10 home matches
- 6 wins, 1 defeat and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.30 corners awarded and 5.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.90 corners awarded and 4.00 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 11.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.90 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 3.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.20 corners awarded and 4.90 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 7.70 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.10 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 47.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 54.90% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches
Atlético Madrid vs Málaga Lineups & Team News
Be smart with your bets — check the Atléti vs Málaga team news beforehand. We’ll share the predicted and confirmed lineups for La Liga together with updated injury news.
Atlético Madrid Confirmed Lineup 3-2-4-1
Málaga Confirmed Lineup 4-4-1-1
Atlético Madrid Confirmed Lineup 3-2-4-1
Málaga Confirmed Lineup 4-4-1-1
Atlético Madrid Substitutes
- 1Juan Musso
- 2Jose Gimenez
- 5Johnny Cardoso
- 7Kang-In Lee
- 10Alejandro Baena
- 14Marcos Llorente
- 18Marc Pubill
- 20Giuliano Simeone
- 22Alejandro Grimaldo
- 23Morten Hjulmand
- 29Miguel Cubo
- 46Jorge Castillo
Málaga Substitutes
- 5Alex Pastor
- 6Ramon Enriquez
- 7Haitam Abaida
- 13Carlos Lopez
- 14Rafa Rodriguez
- 17Eneko Jauregi
- 19Juan Cruz
- 24Julen Lobete
- 26Jose Salinas
- 28Joseph Otu
- 32Juan Fernandez
Previous Atlético Madrid Lineups
Previous Málaga Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Atlético Madrid Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Diego Simeone
Málaga Player Stats & Squad
La Liga Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelona | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 31:7 | 21 |
| 2 | Atlético Madrid | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 16:7 | 16 |
| 3 | Real Betis | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 9:7 | 16 |
| 4 | Real Madrid | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 18:8 | 15 |
| 5 | Sevilla | 7 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10:9 | 13 |
| 6 | Alavés | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 11:6 | 11 |
| 7 | Deportivo | 7 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 10:8 | 10 |
| 8 | Real Sociedad | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9:13 | 10 |
| 9 | Villarreal | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13:12 | 8 |
| 10 | Athletic Club | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 7:6 | 8 |
| 11 | Getafe | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4:7 | 8 |
| 12 | Rayo Vallecano | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 11:16 | 8 |
| 13 | Osasuna | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6:13 | 8 |
| 14 | Celta Vigo | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 8:6 | 7 |
| 15 | Espanyol | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 10:10 | 7 |
| 16 | Racing Club | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 11:21 | 7 |
| 17 | Levante | 6 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 8:12 | 5 |
| 18 | Elche | 7 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 11:17 | 5 |
| 19 | Valencia | 7 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4:13 | 4 |
| 20 | Málaga | 7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3:12 | 3 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Atlético Madrid | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 10:3 | 10 |
| 2 | Barcelona | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 14:4 | 9 |
| 3 | Real Madrid | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12:2 | 9 |
| 4 | Alavés | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9:3 | 9 |
| 5 | Real Betis | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3:0 | 9 |
| 6 | Getafe | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 4:2 | 8 |
| 7 | Racing Club | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:5 | 7 |
| 8 | Rayo Vallecano | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:4 | 7 |
| 9 | Sevilla | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 5:7 | 6 |
| 10 | Deportivo | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:4 | 5 |
| 11 | Athletic Club | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 5:4 | 5 |
| 12 | Osasuna | 4 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2:3 | 5 |
| 13 | Celta Vigo | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7:5 | 4 |
| 14 | Espanyol | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6:6 | 4 |
| 15 | Real Sociedad | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:4 | 4 |
| 16 | Levante | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7:6 | 3 |
| 17 | Villarreal | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 6:6 | 3 |
| 18 | Málaga | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2:4 | 2 |
| 19 | Valencia | 4 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 2:9 | 1 |
| 20 | Elche | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4:11 | 0 |
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