Córdoba vs Málaga Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Jan 2026

La Liga 2 Betting Preview: Córdoba vs Málaga

Córdoba clash with Málaga at Estadio El Arcangel, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Sunday 18 January.

Málaga with a +0.5 goal start at -106 looks like a confident play. The visitors should be able to triumph or draw against Córdoba, with this Asian Handicap pick looking an attractive option and we expect the line to be covered.

Córdoba triumphed in their last game 2-1, making it three on the bounce. This was an away victory at Estadio El Alcoraz against Huesca. Los Blanquiverdes recorded four shots on target and boasted 64% possession, with Jacobo Gonzalez and Carlos Munoz scoring one goal apiece.

Málaga made it four straight victories after a 2-1 home win over Ceuta at Estadio La Rosaleda. Juan Funes' team enjoyed 59% possession and recorded four shots on goal, with Chupe finding the net twice.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Córdoba boast an unbeaten record in the past four matches against Málaga, with the last encounter ending 2-2 at Estadio La Rosaleda. The past 4 H2H matches have involved three draws and one Córdoba win.

La Liga 2		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Málaga	28	14	5	9	41	31	10	41:31	47
10	Córdoba	28	11	8	9	38	37	1	38:37	41

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Córdoba have 4 wins, 2 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 4.8 shots on goal and 10.4 attempts. Ivan Ania's side have averaged 58.5% possession and 5.6 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.0 goals from 3.2 shots on goal, 6.8 attempts and 4.8 corners.

Adrian Fuentes leads the way with 4 goals, Jacobo Gonzalez has 3, with Carlos Munoz and two others on 1. Cristian Carracedo has recorded the most assists with 4.

Málaga have won 5, lost 2 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.8 goals from 5.6 shots on goal and 9.0 attempts. Los Boquerones have averaged 52.9% possession, 4.4 corners taken and 4.0 corners against, while conceding 1.3 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 9.3 attempts.

Chupe is the leading scorer with 5 goals, followed by Adrian Nino on 4, with Dani Lorenzo and two others bagging 2. Look no further than Victor for the top assist maker (2) in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Córdoba confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Iker Alvarez (GK), Carlos Albarran, Alex Martin, Xavi Sintes, Diego Bri, Dani Requena, Alberto del Moral, Pedro Ortiz, Cristian Carracedo, Adrian Fuentes, Jacobo Gonzalez.

Málaga confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Alfonso Herrero (GK), Carlos Puga, Diego Murillo, Einar Galilea, Rafita, David Larrubia, Carlos Dotor, Izan Merino, Dani Lorenzo, Chupe, Adrian Nino.

Córdoba vs Málaga Prediction & Betting Tips

Explore our best Córdoba vs Málaga picks, including our main match prediction, top corners bet, correct score forecast, player performance props and a bet builder ready to use.

Match Prediction

Málaga +0.5 could be a value wager and we have the information to back this up. Bet them at -106 on the Asian Handicap when they clash with Córdoba and we feel confident of a payout.

The latest La Liga 2 injuries and suspensions can affect the overall outcome and we use this information as well as the form guide. The same applies to the stats so that we can get the best understanding of how things might pan out.

Key Córdoba vs Málaga league stats:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by Málaga in 7 consecutive games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Málaga in 8 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Málaga in 13 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Córdoba in 14 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Córdoba in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Córdoba in 3 of their last 4 games against Málaga.

The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 51.5% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.

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Our Match Prediction

Málaga Asian Hcp +0.5 @ -106 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Córdoba 1 - 1 Málaga

We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +450 and it involves the game ending in a 1-1 scoreline. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Dani Lorenzo to Score +700

Dani Lorenzo (Málaga) has racked up two goals in his past four La Liga 2 games. Considering the numbers, we think that odds of +700 offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Dani Lorenzo Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+700

First

+1400

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Corners Prediction

Over 9.5 Corners -135

It has been three consecutive Córdoba matches involving the 9.5 Total Corners line being covered, with four of the previous five Málaga games having the same thing happen. There are odds of -135 being served up when it comes to this Total Corners wager and we think the teams can cover the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Córdoba

Total

10.40 5.60 4.80

Home

8.80 5.30 3.50

Away

11.20 5.00 6.20

Málaga

Total

8.40 4.40 4.00

Home

7.10 3.50 3.60

Away

9.60 4.20 5.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-132

Under 9.5

-109

Córdoba Corners

Over 5.5

-149

Under 5.5

-100

Málaga Corners

Over 3.5

-116

Under 3.5

-128

Most Corners

1

-270

X

+800

2

+250

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Córdoba 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.

Favourites Córdoba are regarded as the likeliest winners for this La Liga 2 clash. The -105 about them triumphing means a 51% chance of coming out on top based on their current betting odds. The market suggests that Málaga are least likely to win at +255.

Córdoba can be backed at -227 on the Draw No Bet and you’ll get stakes refunded if the game ends level. Alternatively, Málaga can be chanced at +155 on the same market.

A low-scoring contest will be predicted by several which is reflected in the fact that Under 2.5 Goals has the shortest odds. When it comes to BTTS betting, the market suggests that Both Teams to Score Yes and No are both equally as likely to happen.

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Full-Time Result

1

-105

X

+240

2

+255

Half-Time Result

1

+163

X

+123

2

+295

Double Chance

1X

-417

12

-385

X2

-139

Draw No Bet

1

-227

2

+155

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-109

2 Hcp +0.5

-130

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-141

Over 2.5

-102

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-122

No

-116

Adrian Fuentes is priced at +400 when it comes to First Goalscorer which makes him the favourite, while he’s also available at odds of +170 to find the net anytime.

Adrian Fuentes (Córdoba)

First

+170

Anytime

+400

Nikolay Obolskiy (Córdoba)

First

+215

Anytime

+450

Sergi Guardiola (Córdoba)

First

+220

Anytime

+480

Cristian Carracedo (Córdoba)

First

+230

Anytime

+500

Carlos Ruiz Rubio (Málaga)

First

+285

Anytime

+600

Jacobo Gonzalez (Córdoba)

First

+325

Anytime

+650

Eneko Jauregi (Málaga)

First

+330

Anytime

+700

Adilson (Córdoba)

First

+350

Anytime

+750

Adrián Niño (Málaga)

First

+375

Anytime

+750

Pedro Ortiz (Córdoba)

First

+390

Anytime

+800

Kevin Medina (Córdoba)

First

+475

Anytime

+950

Daniel Requena (Córdoba)

First

+480

Anytime

+1100

Haitam Abaida (Málaga)

First

+510

Anytime

+1000

David Larrubia (Málaga)

First

+510

Anytime

+1200

Xavi Sintes (Córdoba)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

Juan Pedro Jiménez "Juanpe" (Málaga)

First

+600

Anytime

+1200

Aarón Ochoa (Málaga)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Josue Dorrio (Málaga)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Dani Lorenzo (Málaga)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Ramón Enríquez (Málaga)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

Ignasi Vilarrasa (Córdoba)

First

+800

Anytime

+1800

Carlos Dotor (Málaga)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Isma Ruiz (Córdoba)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Carlos Isaac (Córdoba)

First

+950

Anytime

+1900

Carlos Albarrán (Córdoba)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Juan María Alcedo (Córdoba)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

José Alejandro Martín Valerón (Córdoba)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Izan Merino (Málaga)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2000

Córdoba have secured four wins, three draws and three defeats in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 1.30 goals per game and conceding 1.20.

Málaga haven’t lost any of their past three away games. Juan Funes' team have managed six losses, three victories and one draw in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

Córdoba and Málaga played out a 0-0 draw when the teams last met at Estadio El Arcangel.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Córdoba Home Stats		4-3-3	2.50	1.30	1.20	5	5	6	4
Málaga Away Stats		3-1-6	2.40	1.00	1.40	5	5	5	5

• 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

Córdoba vs Málaga Lineups & Team News

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