Málaga vs Albacete Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Feb 2026

La Liga 2 Betting Preview: Málaga vs Albacete

Málaga welcome Albacete to Estadio La Rosaleda, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Sunday 22 February.

The numbers imply that we’ll see a low-scoring contest and a goal tally of two or less could be the sensible bet when Málaga play Albacete. Secure a price of -115 for Under 2.5 Goals.

Málaga have enjoyed four consecutive home wins. In their last game, they lost 2-1 away to Real Sociedad B at Reale Arena. Juan Funes' side enjoyed 47% possession and three shots on target, while David Larrubia bagged the goal.

Albacete drew 1-1 against Sporting Gijón in their previous game. This was on home soil at Estadio Carlos Belmonte. The Castile–La Mancha outfit had 43% possession and managed two shots on goal, with Jefte Betancor finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Málaga had the edge in the most recent encounter between these teams. At Estadio Carlos Belmonte, they recorded a 3-1 away win over Albacete. The previous 10 H2H meetings have led to four wins each and two draws.

La Liga 2		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Málaga	34	16	9	9	56	41	15	56:41	57
13	Albacete	34	11	11	12	43	45	-2	43:45	44

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Málaga have 7 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw, averaging 1.9 goals from 5.6 shots on goal and 9.9 attempts. The Andalusia team have averaged 51.0% possession and 4.4 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.0 goals from 4.3 shots on goal, 9.7 attempts and 4.8 corners.

Top scorers David Larrubia and Chupe have found the net 6 times, with Adrian Nino getting 2. Chupe is the top assists maker with 2.

Albacete have won 4, lost 3 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.0 goals from 3.4 shots on goal and 8.5 attempts. There’s been an average of 42.9% possession, 5.5 corners taken and 4.4 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.0 goals from 3.0 shots on goal and 7.2 attempts.

Jefte Betancor has landed 4 goals, Antonio Puertas 2, with Samuel Obeng and two others scoring 1. Fran Gamez has had 2 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Málaga confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Alfonso Herrero (GK), Carlos Puga, Diego Murillo, Einar Galilea, Rafita, Carlos Dotor, Izan Merino, Dani Lorenzo, David Larrubia, Chupe, Joaquin Munoz.

Albacete confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Raul Lizoain (GK), Fran Gamez, Lluis Lopez, Jesus Vallejo, Jonathan Gomez, Martin Fernandez, Agus Medina, Alejandro Melendez, Antonio Pacheco, Antonio Puertas, Alex Rubio.

Málaga vs Albacete Prediction & Betting Tips

Take on Málaga vs Albacete with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, corners market insight, key player props and a value-driven bet builder.

Match Prediction

A low goal count could be on the cards for this La Liga 2 encounter. On this basis, we’ll land the -115 for Under 2.5, with the two sides unlikely to reach a combined three goals or more between them.

The football experts at Sportsgambler.com check injury updates regularly and combine this with the form guide. We’re also able to consult a database of La Liga 2 stats and present the key numbers to our readers.

Key Málaga vs Albacete league stats:

• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Albacete games.
• The 2.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 Albacete games.

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 53.5% chance of winning. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

If you want to land a larger price, then there’s a chance to choose Under 2.5 Goals accompanied by a winning team. This is on offer thanks to the Result & Total Goals market.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Málaga 1 - 0 Albacete

Málaga can be backed at +525 to triumph by a 1-0 scoreline. It can be fun to have a wager on the correct score and there’s a big potential return if the bet wins.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: David Larrubia to Score +340

David Larrubia (Málaga) has racked up five goals in his past five La Liga 2 matches. He looks like an attractive wager to be on the scoresheet and you’re able to back this Anytime Goalscorer selection at odds of +340.

Latest David Larrubia Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+335

First

+750

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Corners Prediction

Málaga Under 5.5 Corners -147

The past 10 Málaga home games have involved them having an average of 3.60 corners, with Albacete conceding under 5.5 corners in their previous four matches. There’s everything to like about the Málaga Team Corners line which looks too big and we’d expect them to go under at -147.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Málaga

Total

9.20 4.40 4.80

Home

7.40 3.60 3.80

Away

10.60 4.30 6.30

Albacete

Total

9.90 5.50 4.40

Home

9.90 5.80 4.10

Away

9.40 4.60 4.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-112

Under 9.5

-130

Málaga Corners

Over 5.5

-102

Under 5.5

-147

Albacete Corners

Over 3.5

-141

Under 3.5

-105

Most Corners

1

-175

X

+650

2

+175

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Málaga vs Albacete 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.

Málaga are regarded as having a 53% chance of winning this La Liga 2 clash in the eyes of the bookies. It means that their current betting odds are -112. If you want to back the outsider, Albacete are available at +275.

Asian Handicap betting is popular and you can wager Málaga -0.5 at -118 should you want to go for the favourites, with Albacete +0.5 available at -120 and you will also win with the latter if it’s a draw.

The latest betting suggests it’s a close call between Over 2.5 Goals and Under 2.5 Goals. If you think both teams will score, then you can back BTTS Yes at -147.

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Full-Time Result

1

-112

X

+245

2

+275

Half-Time Result

1

+145

X

+128

2

+320

Double Chance

1X

-455

12

-400

X2

-127

Draw No Bet

1

-250

2

+170

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-118

2 Hcp +0.5

-120

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-115

Over 2.5

-123

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-147

No

+102

You will find favourite Carlos Ruiz Rubio at +450 to be First Goalscorer and there’s also the chance to get +190 that he finds the net any time.

Carlos Ruiz Rubio (Málaga)

First

+190

Anytime

+450

Eneko Jauregi (Málaga)

First

+225

Anytime

+525

Adrián Niño (Málaga)

First

+235

Anytime

+500

Haitam Abaida (Málaga)

First

+330

Anytime

+700

Samuel Obeng (Albacete)

First

+330

Anytime

+750

David Larrubia (Málaga)

First

+335

Anytime

+750

Antonio Puertas (Albacete)

First

+340

Anytime

+750

Agus Medina (Albacete)

First

+350

Anytime

+800

Aarón Ochoa (Málaga)

First

+380

Anytime

+850

Juan Pedro Jiménez "Juanpe" (Málaga)

First

+390

Anytime

+900

Jose Carlos Lazo (Albacete)

First

+390

Anytime

+900

Josue Dorrio (Málaga)

First

+400

Anytime

+900

Dani Lorenzo (Málaga)

First

+420

Anytime

+900

Ramón Enríquez (Málaga)

First

+525

Anytime

+1150

Carlos Dotor (Málaga)

First

+550

Anytime

+1200

Javi Villar (Albacete)

First

+575

Anytime

+1300

Luismi Sánchez Benítez (Málaga)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Antonio Pacheco (Albacete)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Alejandro Meléndez (Albacete)

First

+600

Anytime

+1400

Izan Merino (Málaga)

First

+650

Anytime

+1500

Diego Murillo (Málaga)

First

+750

Anytime

+1700

Moussa Diarra (Málaga)

First

+800

Anytime

+1700

Darko Brasanac (Málaga)

First

+850

Anytime

+1800

Einar Galilea (Málaga)

First

+850

Anytime

+1900

Jesús Vallejo (Albacete)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Carlos Puga (Málaga)

First

+900

Anytime

+2000

Jokin Gabilondo (Málaga)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Victor Garcia Marin (Málaga)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Dani Sánchez (Málaga)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Málaga have avoided defeat in their last nine matches at Estadio La Rosaleda. Juan Funes' side have recorded seven victories, two draws and one defeat in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 2.20 goals per game and conceding 1.00.

Albacete have racked up four victories, three draws and three defeats in the previous 10 away games, netting an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

When the teams previously met at Estadio La Rosaleda, Málaga defeated Albacete 2-1. There have been two Málaga wins, one Albacete success and one draw in the past 4 H2H meetings at Estadio La Rosaleda.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Málaga Home Stats		7-2-1	3.20	2.20	1.00	8	2	7	3
Albacete Away Stats		4-3-3	2.30	1.20	1.10	4	6	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

Málaga vs Albacete Lineups & Team News

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