Málaga vs Espanyol Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 09 Oct 2026
Málaga vs Espanyol Predictions
Espanyol look a nice wager to topple Málaga and we can take them at -161 with a +0.25 goal headstart on the Asian Handicap. This means dividing our stake equally between 0 and +0.5 in the hope of a payout.
The betting analysis below explores the strongest selections for Málaga vs Espanyol, including the complete breakdown of our main match prediction, plus our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
Málaga vs Espanyol Preview
Málaga meet Espanyol at Estadio La Rosaleda, with kick-off set for 15:00 on Friday 9 October.
Málaga have been defeated in back-to-back La Liga games. On the road at Estadio Coliseum, Getafe recently beat them 1-0. Juan Funes' men boasted 55% possession and recorded four shots on target.
Espanyol have been defeated in back-to-back La Liga outings. In a recent home game at RCDE Stadium, they were turned over 3-1 by Elche. The Barcelona outfit enjoyed 53% possession and had four shots on goal, while Victor Chust (own goal) found the net.
H2H: Teams’ Previous Meet Saw 3-0 Espanyol Win
Espanyol overcame Málaga at home when the teams last played. It was a 3-0 La Liga 2 victory at RCDE Stadium.
| La Liga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 |  Espanyol |
7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 10:10 | 7 |
| 20 |  Málaga |
7 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 12 | -9 | 3:12 | 3 |
Málaga have 1 win, 4 losses and 5 draws, averaging 0.6 goals from 2.9 shots on goal and 11.0 attempts. The Andalusia team have averaged 51.4% possession and 5.6 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.4 goals from 4.9 shots on goal, 13.5 attempts and 4.8 corners.
Top scorer Chupe has found the net 2 times, with Carlos Dotor, Adrian Nino, David Larrubia and Joaquin Munoz getting 1 goals each. Juan Cruz, Pablo Martinez and Joaquin Munoz have recorded the most assists with 1 apiece. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Alfonso Herrero has kept one clean sheet.
Espanyol have 4 victories, 4 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 12.6 attempts, 4.3 shots on goal and 1.5 goals. Los Periquitos average 48.0% possession, 390.0 passes, 2.8 corners awarded and 5.1 corners against them, while 1.2 goals have been conceded from 4.7 shots on goal and 12.6 attempts.
Roberto Fernandez has landed 7 goals, Kike Garcia 2, with Marcos Fernandez and two others scoring 1. Javi Hernandez has had 4 assists in the previous 10 games, while Marko Dmitrovic has 3 clean sheets to his name.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Málaga predicted lineup (4-3-3): Alfonso Herrero (GK), Carlos Puga, Angel Recio, Juan Berrocal, Rafita, Carlos Dotor, Dani Lorenzo, Pablo Martinez, David Larrubia, Chupe, Joaquin Munoz.
Espanyol predicted lineup (4-4-2): Marko Dmitrovic (GK), Omar El Hilali, Unai Nunez, Leandro Cabrera, Quilindschy Hartman, Alex Calatrava, Urko Gonzalez de Zarate, Edu Exposito, Tyrhys Dolan, Marcos Fernandez, Roberto Fernandez.
Main Match Prediction
Wager on Espanyol +0.25 on the Asian Handicap at -161 for this La Liga game. We’re keen on their prospects of outperforming their match winner price and this wager looks like good value.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
The latest La Liga team news and current form are always useful information when it comes to providing football betting tips. It’s also important to pay attention to the available stats so that we make the best picks.
Based on the latest odds from the top bookmakers, our pick carries a 61.7% chance of winning. However, we think that the probability is close to 70% taking all factors into consideration. It’s the reason why we are recommending this bet.
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Correct Score Prediction
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A 1-0 win in favor of Espanyol is available at odds of +700. Take a chance on the correct score and get rewarded for predicting the right scoreline.
Player Prop Picks
Carlos Dotor (Málaga) has recorded one or more shots on goal in back-to-back league matches. There is odds of +280 on offer for this Shots on Target wager and we think he’ll cover the line.
Marcos Fernández (Espanyol) is available to find the net at +230. We believe this is the best of the player props, with healthy odds available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.
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Corners Prediction
There’s been a corner average of 11.40 in the past five matches involving Málaga, with the last five Espanyol away games averaging 9.20. The two teams should be able to cover the line when it comes to Total Corners and odds of -149 are on offer.
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Bet Builder Tips
We’re happy to go with a same-game multi that has Espanyol on the Asian Handicap at +0.25, no more than two goals merged with Carlos Dotor (Málaga) to have a minimum of one shot on target.
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Málaga vs Espanyol 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.
The latest Full-Time Result betting odds are available for this La Liga clash and you can get +170 that Málaga win and the same price that Espanyol triumph. Those wanting to back the draw can get +215.
Málaga can be backed alternatively on the Draw No Bet market and that means getting -120. However, if you want insurance on the underdogs instead, Espanyol are -119.
For those expecting a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader on the Total Goals market. An alternative angle is a Both Teams to Score bet and Yes has been chalked up at -130.
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There is +170 available that Carlos Ruiz Rubio finds the net anytime. If you’re interested in the favourite to score the first goal, then you are able to secure +380.
Stats: Last 10 League matches only.
Málaga are winless in the last six games at Estadio La Rosaleda. Juan Funes' men have six draws, two wins and two defeats in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.00.
Espanyol have six defeats, two wins and two draws in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 1.60.
The past meeting at Estadio La Rosaleda saw Espanyol defeat Málaga 3-0.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Málaga Home Stats |
2-6-2 | 2.00 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 4 | |
| Espanyol Away Stats |
2-2-6 | 2.70 | 1.10 | 1.60 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | |
- 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 League Stats
Espanyol League Stats
- 1 win, 4 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 2 defeats and 6 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 4 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.60 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.10 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.60 corners awarded and 4.80 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.70 corners awarded and 4.10 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.80 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 2.80 corners awarded and 5.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.00 corners awarded and 5.10 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 7.90 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 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 51.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 52.80% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 48.00% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 36.50% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 0 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Málaga this season are Adrian Nino (1), Carlos Dotor (1), Chupe (1)
- Top Assistors for Málaga this season are Juan Cruz (1), Pablo Martinez (1)
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Málaga vs Espanyol Lineups & Team News
Make sure you're up to date on the Málaga vs Espanyol team news before betting. Receive the predicted and confirmed La Liga lineups from us, plus the most recent injury updates.
Málaga Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Espanyol Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Málaga Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Espanyol Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Previous Málaga Lineups
Previous Espanyol Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Málaga Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Juan Funes
Espanyol 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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