Málaga vs Cartagena Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 Nov 2024

We’re Confident Málaga Can Seal the Win

Málaga are priced at -133 to secure a Full-Time Result victory and we think these odds are too big. We’re expecting the hosts to land a win against Cartagena and a nice potential return is on the cards.

Málaga Beat Cartagena When Teams Last Met

Málaga were victorious last time out. They secured a 1-0 home win against Eibar at Estadio La Rosaleda. Los Boquerones ended up with just 36% possession and had five shots on target, with the winning goal scored by David Larrubia in the 15th minute.

Cartagena have suffered three consecutive road defeats. They lost 5-1 in their previous game at home to Deportivo La Coruña at Estadio Municipal Cartagonova. The Murcia side were restricted to 43% possession and had four shots on goal, while Dani Barcia (own goal) was on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Málaga beat Cartagena when the teams last met. It was a 1-0 scoreline at Estadio La Rosaleda. In the past 6 H2H meetings, there has been two draws. Cartagena have won three games and Málaga one.

Málaga have 3 wins, 1 loss and 6 draws, averaging 0.8 goals from 3.6 shots on goal and 7.9 attempts. Sergio Pellicer's team have averaged 50.2% possession and 4.1 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 0.8 goals from 5.7 shots on goal, 11.2 attempts and 5.0 corners.

Dioni and Antonio Cordero are the leading goalscorers with 2, while David Larrubia has 1. Antonio Cordero is the leading assists maker with 2.

Cartagena have 1 victory, 8 defeats and 1 draw, averaging 2.9 shots on goal, 7.1 attempts and 0.6 goals. El Efesé average 41.0% possession, 4.5 corners awarded and 4.9 corners against, while 1.8 goals have been conceded from 12.2 attempts and 5.6 shots on goal.

Luis Munoz has scored 2, followed by Martin Aguirregabiria, Cedric Teguia and Jairo Izquierdo with 1 goals apiece. Luis Munoz and Jairo Izquierdo are the top assist makers, managing 1 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Málaga confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Alfonso Herrero (GK), Jokin Gabilondo, Nelson Monte, Einar Galilea, Dani Sanchez, Manu Molina, Luismi, Julen Lobete, David Larrubia, Kevin Villodres, Dioni.

Cartagena confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Pablo Cunat (GK), Jorge Moreno, Pedro Alcala, Nikola Sipcic, Andrija Vukcevic, Cedric Teguia, Damian Musto, Sergio Guerrero, Hugo Gonzalez, Gaston Valles, Daniel Escriche.

Málaga vs Cartagena Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ll back Málaga with a fair degree of confidence for this La Liga 2 clash. This looks a value pick at -133 which means we can secure a healthy return if they’re able to win.

The formbook is always a good place to start ahead of making football predictions. Team news is also an important port of call, while the stats we present always tell an interesting story.

Key Málaga vs Cartagena league stats:

• Málaga have won 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• Cartagena have lost 8 of their last 10 games.
• Cartagena have lost 4 of their last 5 games.
• Cartagena have lost their last 3 games on the road.

Málaga to Win Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 57.1% chance of winning. However, our experts have this number between 60-65% based on their in-depth research. This is why we can recommend this wager.

Málaga can be backed in different ways and you might find the odds more attractive when you check out the Asian Handicap or the Result & Both Teams to Score markets.

Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Málaga 1 - 0 Cartagena

We’ve found an attractive bet at odds of +440 and it involves Málaga winning 1-0. We like a wager on correct score as there’s the chance to bank a bigger return.

Málaga vs Cartagena Odds

With the bookies giving them a 63% probability of winning, Málaga might become a popular accumulator pick at their current betting odds. That is reflected in their -167 price of winning this La Liga 2 clash. Cartagena are regarded as the least likely winner at +500.

Under 2.5 Goals is currently the betting favourite and a bet on this option would mean you need no more than two goals to be scored.

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Full-Time Result

1

-167

X

+255

2

+500

Half-Time Result

1

+123

X

+108

2

+500

Double Chance

1X

-1000

12

-385

X2

+125

Draw No Bet

1

-588

2

+350

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-127

2 Hcp +0.75

-103

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-182

Over 2.5

+130

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+130

No

-175

Málaga vs Cartagena Lineups & Team News

It’s good to know about any injuries and this is reflected in our Málaga vs Cartagena team news, with this leading to predicted and confirmed lineups.

If you’re looking for the latest player information, check out the La Liga 2 squads.

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