Málaga vs Racing Club Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 24 May 2026

La Liga 2 Betting Preview: Málaga vs Racing Club

Málaga square off against Racing Club at Estadio La Rosaleda, with kick-off set for 12:30 on Sunday 24 May.

There are several reasons to back Málaga on the Full-Time Result betting market, especially at value odds of -164. We think that the favourites will prove too strong for Racing Club.

Málaga won last time out by a 4-1 scoreline. On their travels against Ceuta at Estadio Alfonso Murube, they made it three wins on the bounce. The Andalusia team enjoyed 52% possession and seven shots on target, while Chupe scored two, with Joaquin Munoz and Aaron Ochoa also getting a goal.

Racing Club Santander made it three consecutive wins after a 4-1 home success over Real Valladolid at Estadio El Sardinero. Los Racinguistas were 52% in the possession stakes and managed seven shots on goal, with Andres Martin netting two, while Asier Villalibre and Suleiman Camara were also on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Racing have beaten Málaga 3-0 and 2-1 in their last two encounters, with both being home clashes played at Estadio El Sardinero. The previous 7 H2H matches have ended up with three Racing wins, two Málaga victories and two draws.

La Liga 2		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
1	Racing Club	40	24	6	10	85	59	26	85:59	78
4	Málaga	40	20	9	11	72	51	21	72:51	69

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Málaga have 5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 2.3 goals from 11.7 attempts and 5.2 shots on goal. Los Boquerones have averaged 52.2% possession and 4.7 corners per game, conceding 1.4 goals and 4.5 corners from 9.0 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal.

Top scorer Chupe has found the net 8 times, with Adrian Nino and Joaquin Munoz getting 4 and 3 respectively. The leading assistors have been Rafa Rodriguez and Joaquin Munoz with 3.

Racing have 6 victories, 3 defeats and 1 draw, with an average of 6.7 shots on goal, 12.4 attempts and 2.3 goals. Jose Lopez's side average 53.8% possession, 5.9 corners awarded and 3.7 corners against, while 1.9 goals have been conceded from 9.7 attempts and 3.9 shots on goal.

Asier Villalibre has scored 6 goals, followed by Andres Martin on 5 and Giorgi Guliashvili with 4. Look no further than Andres Martin for the top assist maker (5) in the last 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

Málaga predicted lineup (4-4-2): Alfonso Herrero (GK), Carlos Puga, Angel Recio, Einar Galilea, Rafita, David Larrubia, Izan Merino, Rafa Rodríguez, Joaquín Muñoz, Chupete, Dani Lorenzo.

Racing Club predicted lineup (4-2-3-1): Simon Eriksson (GK), Álvaro Mantilla, Manu Hernando, Pablo Ramón, Jorge Salinas, Damián Rodríguez, Gustavo Puerta, Andrés Martín, Peio Canales, Iñigo Vicente, Asier Villalibre.

Málaga vs Racing Club Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Málaga vs Racing Club betting outlook has it all, including a trusted match forecast, our predicted score, best corners advice, top player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

Málaga could land the money in this La Liga 2 game and we’ll take this pick with confidence. There are appealing odds of -164 and we can’t pass up the chance to back the favourites.

Team news is very useful and our football tipsters are keen to identify the players who are doubtful with injury. You’ll also find us studying the form guide, with lots of La Liga 2 data available which provides a clear picture from the stats.

Key Málaga vs Racing Club league stats:

• Málaga have won 3 consecutive games.
• Málaga have won 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• Málaga have won 12 of their last 20 games.

The latest betting odds imply that our pick has a 62.1% prospect of winning. In the opinion of our tipsters, there’s actually a probability of success between 65-70%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Málaga 2 - 0 Racing

We’re taking a chance on Málaga to achieve a 2-0 winning scoreline. Odds of +700 means we can place a smaller stake and still achieve a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: David Larrubia to Score +245

David Larrubia (Málaga) has managed four goals in his past eight La Liga 2 matches on home soil. We’ll throw a dart at +245 for this Anytime Goalscorer wager as the betting odds look pretty attractive.

Latest David Larrubia Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+245

First

+700

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Corners Prediction

Málaga Under 5.5 Corners -139

Málaga have averaged 3.40 corners in the past 5 matches, with the corner count against Racing going under 5.5 in their previous six games. We’re backing Málaga to fall short when it comes to Team Corners and this pick is on offer at -139.

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 4.70 4.50

Home

8.70 4.50 4.20

Away

9.20 3.70 5.50

Racing

Total

9.60 5.90 3.70

Home

10.80 6.90 3.90

Away

8.60 4.30 4.30

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-125

Under 9.5

-115

Málaga Corners

Over 5.5

-106

Under 5.5

-139

Racing Corners

Over 3.5

-159

Under 3.5

+107

Most Corners

1

-179

X

+700

2

+170

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Málaga vs Racing Club 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 the -164 favourites on the Full-Time Result. That means a 62% chance of winning this La Liga 2 encounter according to the latest betting odds. Racing Club Santander are the underdogs at +340 which implies a lesser percentage prospect of winning.

There’s an alternative Asian Handicap angle where you back Málaga -0.75 against Racing at -137. A 2+ goal win means a full return, although you get a payout on half your stake if they win by one and the other half is refunded.

The Over 2.5 pick is trading as the favourite when it comes to betting on Total Goals. Punters anticipating that both teams will find the net are able to land -250 for the BTTS Yes option.

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Full-Time Result

1

-164

X

+320

2

+340

Half-Time Result

1

+102

X

+170

2

+330

Double Chance

1X

-625

12

-556

X2

+112

Draw No Bet

1

-370

2

+230

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-137

2 Hcp +0.75

-104

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+180

Over 2.5

-270

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-250

No

+163

The First Goalscorer favourite is Carlos Ruiz Rubio at +300, with similar odds available for this player to register the last goal.

Carlos Ruiz Rubio (Málaga)

First

+102

Anytime

+300

Adrián Niño (Málaga)

First

+155

Anytime

+450

Andrés Martín (Racing)

First

+165

Anytime

+500

Eneko Jauregi (Málaga)

First

+175

Anytime

+500

David Larrubia (Málaga)

First

+245

Anytime

+700

Haitam Abaida (Málaga)

First

+255

Anytime

+700

Juan Carlos Arana (Racing)

First

+265

Anytime

+800

Aarón Ochoa (Málaga)

First

+300

Anytime

+850

Dani Lorenzo (Málaga)

First

+310

Anytime

+850

Jaime Mata (Racing)

First

+320

Anytime

+900

Suleiman Camara (Racing)

First

+330

Anytime

+950

Iñigo Vicente (Racing)

First

+350

Anytime

+1000

Carlos Dotor (Málaga)

First

+390

Anytime

+1050

Ramón Enríquez (Málaga)

First

+390

Anytime

+1050

Marco Sangalli (Racing)

First

+440

Anytime

+1200

Luismi Sánchez Benítez (Málaga)

First

+450

Anytime

+1200

Izan Merino (Málaga)

First

+460

Anytime

+1300

Maguette Gueye (Racing)

First

+500

Anytime

+1300

Diego Murillo (Málaga)

First

+510

Anytime

+1400

Gustavo Puerta (Racing)

First

+540

Anytime

+1500

Aritz Aldasoro (Racing)

First

+575

Anytime

+1600

Einar Galilea (Málaga)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Carlos Puga (Málaga)

First

+600

Anytime

+1600

Darko Brasanac (Málaga)

First

+650

Anytime

+1800

Jokin Gabilondo (Málaga)

First

+700

Anytime

+1800

Stats: La Liga 2 matches only
Málaga have clocked up seven wins, two draws and one defeat in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 2.20 goals per match and conceding 1.20.

Racing Club are unbeaten in the last three games on their travels. Los Racinguistas have managed five victories, four losses and one draw in the last 10 away matches, recording an average of 1.40 goals per game and conceding 1.50.

The most recent Estadio La Rosaleda meeting saw Málaga draw 0-0 with Racing. The past 3 H2H games at Estadio La Rosaleda have featured one Málaga victory, one Racing win and a draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Málaga Home Stats		7-2-1	3.40	2.20	1.20	7	3	6	4
Racing Club Away Stats		5-1-4	2.90	1.40	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

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Málaga vs Racing Club Lineups & Team News

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