Granada CF
Football Spain - La Liga 2 Estadio Nuevo Los Carmenes Sat 28 Feb 12:30
Málaga CF
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  6. Lineups
  7. Injuries
  8. Squads
  9. Table

La Liga 2 Betting Preview: Granada vs Málaga

Granada welcome Málaga to Estadio Nuevo Los Carmenes, with kick-off set for 12:30 on Saturday 28 February.

Back Málaga to Make Life Difficult for Granada

Málaga have a strong chance against Granada and we’ll side with the visitors on the Asian Handicap. It’s worth chancing the -118 with a +0.25 goal headstart, meaning that our stake is split between 0 and +0.5.

2-2 Draw in Previous H2H Meeting

Granada have enjoyed two La Liga 2 home victories in a row. They were defeated in their last league game when losing 2-1 away to Ceuta. Pacheta's team recorded three shots on target and had 45% possession, with Baba Diocou registering the goal.

Málaga have lost their previous two La Liga 2 matches away from home. Their most recent league game was at home at Estadio La Rosaleda where they recorded a 1-0 victory over Albacete. Los Boquerones enjoyed 56% possession and recorded seven shots on goal, with Joaquin Munoz on target in the 54th minute.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Málaga haven’t lost to Granada in their past three matches, with the last encounter ending 2-2 at Estadio La Rosaleda. The past 7 H2H games have featured three triumphs for Granada, one for Málaga along with three draws.

La Liga 2 G W D L GF GA GD GD P
5 Málaga logo Málaga 27 13 5 9 40 31 9 40:31 44
16 Granada logo Granada 27 7 11 9 32 32 0 32:32 32
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Granada – Last 10 League Games

3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 4.3 shots on goal and 9.4 attempts. Granada have had 51.1% possession and 4.7 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.0 goals from 3.0 shots on goal and 7.4 attempts, while being awarded 4.6 corners.

Ruben Alcaraz and Jose Arnaiz lead the way with 2 goals, while Baba Diocou has scored 1. Izan Gonzalez, Pedro Aleman and Alex Sola have racked up the most assists with 1 each.

Málaga – Last 10 League Games

Málaga have won 8 and lost 2, with an average of 9.8 attempts, 5.6 shots on goal and 1.9 goals. Juan Funes' side average 52.9% possession, 4.0 corners awarded and 4.7 corners against them, while 0.9 goals have been conceded from 4.0 shots on goal and 8.9 attempts.

David Larrubia and Chupe top the team’s scoring charts on 6 goals, with Adrian Nino on 2. Chupe has managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Granada predicted lineup (4-3-3): Luca Zidane (GK), Oscar Naasei Oppong, Manu Lama, Loïc Williams, Baïla Diallo, Pedro Alemañ, Manu Trigueros, Izan González, Alex Sola, Gonzalo Petit, José Manuel Arnáiz.

Málaga predicted lineup (4-3-3): Alfonso Herrero (GK), Carlos Puga, Diego Murillo, Einar Galilea, Rafita, Carlos Dotor, Izan Merino, Dani Lorenzo, David Larrubia, Chupete, Joaquín Muñoz.

Granada vs Málaga Prediction & Betting Tips

We cover the key Granada vs Málaga betting angles, showcasing our expert match prediction, best corners pick, correct score selection, top player props and a bet builder tailored for value.

Match Prediction

We’re siding with Málaga at -118 in this La Liga 2 match with a +0.25 goal advantage. It’s expected that they will have an edge and we can therefore feel bullish of a return with this wager.

The La Liga 2 experts at Sportsgambler.com have a strong handle when it comes to injuries and suspensions. The recent form also helps to shape our football predictions, with this being cross-referenced with the latest numbers.

Key Granada vs Málaga league stats:

  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Málaga in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The +0.25 line has been covered by Málaga in 14 of their last 20 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Granada in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Granada in 14 of their last 20 games.
  • The -0.25 line hasn’t been covered by Granada in 3 consecutive games against Málaga.
Málaga +0.25 Probability

The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 54.1% chance of winning. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability close to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Granada Granada logo 1 - 2 Málaga logo Málaga

We’re betting on Málaga to secure a 2-1 winning scoreline. Odds of +750 can be taken and it’s great fun to predict a correct score and hopefully land a winner.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: David Larrubia to Score +500 BetMGM logo

David Larrubia (Málaga) has racked up four goals in his past five La Liga 2 matches. Based on the stats, we are happy to back the +500 when it comes to him finding the net on the Anytime Goalscorer market.

Latest David Larrubia Player Prop Odds

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Corners Prediction

Granada Under 5.5 Corners -147 BetMGM logo

Granada have had under 5.5 corners in five consecutive matches, with Málaga conceding under 5.5 corners in the previous three games. We think that Granada will come up short and this Team Corners bet can be backed at -147.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Granada Logo Granada
Total
9.30 4.70 4.60
Home
10.30 5.90 4.40
Away
9.40 3.50 5.90
Málaga Logo Málaga
Total
8.70 4.00 4.70
Home
7.40 3.50 3.90
Away
10.60 4.30 6.30
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap Málaga +0.25 -118
Total Goals Over 2.5 +116
Team Corners Granada Under 5.5 -147

If you’re keen to place a same-game multi, go for Málaga on the Asian Handicap at +0.25, three or more goals to be registered accompanied by Granada Under 5.5 corners.

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Granada 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.

Bookies Giving Granada Plenty of Respect

The bookmakers have Granada as +114 favourites for this La Liga 2 encounter, with the 1x2 odds suggesting that they are 47% likely to triumph. Málaga are regarded as the least likely winner at +225.

Should you want to back Granada to win but want money back if the game ends level, then there is -200 available on the Draw No Bet market. Opponents Málaga have been chalked up at +128.

When it comes to the Total Goals market, Under 2.5 is the shortest price for this exciting contest. For the Both Teams to Score market, it’s hard to separate the BTTS Yes and No options when it comes to the odds available.

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Jorge Pascual Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

Favourite Jorge Pascual is available at +430 to be the First Goalscorer. Similar odds apply if you’re interested in him to score the last goal.

Player Goals
Jorge Pascual (Granada)
First
+205
Anytime
+430
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Carlos Ruiz Rubio (Málaga)
First
+290
Anytime
+600
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Mohamed Bouldini (Granada)
First
+300
Anytime
+600
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José Arnaiz (Granada)
First
+330
Anytime
+650
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Estadio Nuevo Los Carmenes
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Granada Proving Tough Nut to Crack at Home

Granada have not tasted defeat at Estadio Nuevo Los Carmenes in ten straight matches. Pacheta's team have recorded seven draws and three wins in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 0.50.

Málaga have six defeats, three victories and one draw in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.10 goals per game and conceding 1.50.

Granada and Málaga played out a 2-2 draw when the teams last met at Estadio Nuevo Los Carmenes. We’ve seen Granada claim two wins in the past 3 H2H meetings at Estadio Nuevo Los Carmenes, with one draw also taking place.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Granada logo Granada Home Stats 3-7-0 1.70 1.20 0.50 2 8 5 5
Málaga logo Málaga Away Stats 3-1-6 2.60 1.10 1.50 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
Team Stats
Granada logo Granada League Stats
Málaga logo Málaga League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins and 7 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 8 wins and 2 defeats in the previous 10 matches
  • 3 wins, 6 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists
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Granada vs Málaga Lineups & Team News

Don’t miss the latest Granada vs Málaga team news before you bet. Receive the predicted and confirmed La Liga 2 lineups from us, plus the most recent injury updates.

Granada Predicted Lineup 4-3-3

Málaga Predicted Lineup 4-3-3

Granada Predicted Lineup 4-3-3

1 Luca Zidane
28 Oscar Naasei Oppong 5 Manu Lama 24 Loïc Williams 22 Baïla Diallo
8 Pedro Alemañ 14 Manu Trigueros 41 Izan González
7 Alex Sola 9 Gonzalo Petit 11 José Manuel Arnáiz
1 Alfonso Herrero
3 Carlos Puga 16 Diego Murillo 4 Einar Galilea 31 Rafita
12 Carlos Dotor 23 Izan Merino 22 Dani Lorenzo
10 David Larrubia 9 Chupete 11 Joaquín Muñoz

Málaga Predicted Lineup 4-3-3

Previous Granada Lineups

20 Feb La Liga 2
Ceuta 2-1 Granada
14 Feb La Liga 2
Granada 5-1 Real Valladolid
06 Feb La Liga 2
Leganés 1-0 Granada
01 Feb La Liga 2
Granada 1-0 Racing Club
24 Jan La Liga 2
Cádiz 1-2 Granada
19 Jan La Liga 2
Granada 0-0 Eibar

Previous Málaga Lineups

22 Feb La Liga 2
Málaga 1-0 Albacete
16 Feb La Liga 2
Real Sociedad B 2-1 Málaga
08 Feb La Liga 2
Málaga 2-1 La Cultural
02 Feb La Liga 2
Mirandés 2-1 Málaga
23 Jan La Liga 2
Málaga 3-0 Burgos
18 Jan La Liga 2
Córdoba 0-1 Málaga

Injuries & Suspensions

Granada Injury Table
Type Name Info
Sergio Ruiz Hamstring
Málaga Injury Table
Type Name Info
Alex Pastor Knee
Luismi Head
Team Squads

Granada Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Pacheta

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Manu Lama 5 D 26 2256 26 0 2 1 3 1
Oscar Naasei Oppong 28 D 26 2109 26 0 1 0 6 0
Pedro Aleman 8 M 26 1988 24 2 5 3 3 0
Alex Sola 7 F 24 1906 22 2 2 2 4 0
Jorge Pascual 19 F 26 1796 20 6 5 0 4 0

Málaga Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Juan Funes

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Alfonso Herrero 1 G 27 2430 27 0 0 0 0 0
David Larrubia 10 M 27 2334 27 0 7 2 3 0
Diego Murillo 16 D 22 1847 20 5 0 0 5 1
Dani Lorenzo 22 M 24 1806 21 6 3 1 4 0
Chupe 9 F 24 1529 17 8 10 3 3 0
Spain FlagLa Liga 2 Table
2025/2026 Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Racing Club 27 15 5 7 53:35 50
2 Castellón 27 14 7 6 45:26 49
3 Almería 27 14 6 7 52:39 48
4 Deportivo 27 13 7 7 41:29 46
5 Málaga 27 13 5 9 40:31 44
6 Las Palmas 27 10 12 5 31:22 42
7 Córdoba 27 11 8 8 37:33 41
8 Sporting Gijon 27 12 5 10 38:36 41
9 Ceuta 27 12 5 10 35:39 41
10 Burgos 27 11 7 9 29:26 40
11 Eibar 27 9 8 10 28:29 35
12 Cádiz 27 9 8 10 28:32 35
13 Real Sociedad B 27 9 7 11 36:36 34
14 Albacete 27 9 7 11 32:38 34
15 Leganés 27 8 9 10 29:28 33
16 Granada 27 7 11 9 32:32 32
17 Andorra 27 8 8 11 31:39 32
18 Huesca 27 8 6 13 26:36 30
19 Real Valladolid 27 7 8 12 28:38 29
20 La Cultural 27 7 6 14 27:41 27
21 Mirandés 27 6 6 15 28:44 24
22 Real Zaragoza 27 5 9 13 23:40 24
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Málaga 14 9 4 1 27:13 31
2 Ceuta 14 10 1 3 22:15 31
3 Eibar 14 9 3 2 22:10 30
4 Racing Club 14 9 2 3 31:16 29
5 Castellón 13 9 2 2 28:14 29
6 Almería 14 9 2 3 33:22 29
7 Sporting Gijon 14 7 4 3 22:17 25
8 Las Palmas 14 6 5 3 19:11 23
9 Real Sociedad B 13 6 5 2 19:13 23
10 Burgos 14 6 5 3 15:10 23
11 Deportivo 13 6 4 3 18:13 22
12 Huesca 14 6 4 4 18:16 22
13 Córdoba 13 6 3 4 18:15 21
14 Cádiz 14 6 2 6 16:17 20
15 Granada 14 4 7 3 19:14 19
16 Andorra 13 4 5 4 15:15 17
17 Albacete 13 5 2 6 15:20 17
18 Leganés 13 4 4 5 13:12 16
19 Real Valladolid 13 3 4 6 13:16 13
20 Mirandés 13 3 3 7 12:21 12
21 Real Zaragoza 13 2 5 6 10:20 11
22 La Cultural 13 2 4 7 8:16 10