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

La Liga 2 Betting Preview: Málaga vs Racing Club

Fourth-placed Málaga square off against already promoted La Liga 2 leaders 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.

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.

Confirmed Lineups

Málaga confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Alfonso Herrero (GK), Rafita, Einar Galilea, Diego Murillo, Carlos Puga, Dani Lorenzo, Joaquin Munoz, David Larrubia, Izan Merino, Chupe, Carlos Dotor.

Racing Club confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Jokin Ezkieta (GK), Alvaro Mantilla, Jorge Salinas, Pablo Ramon, Manu, Maguette Gueye, Andres Martin, Damian Rodriguez, Suleiman Camara, Peio Canales, 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

-123

Under 9.5

-116

Málaga Corners

Over 5.5

-108

Under 5.5

-139

Racing Corners

Over 3.5

-156

Under 3.5

+104

Most Corners

1

-182

X

+700

2

+175

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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 -167 favourites on the Full-Time Result. That means a 63% chance of winning this La Liga 2 encounter according to the latest betting odds. Racing Club Santander are the underdogs at +350 which implies a lesser percentage prospect of winning.

Málaga are available at -105 on the Asian Handicap -1. That means a victory by two or more goals against Racing triggers a payout and a one-goal triumph sees you get money back.

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

-167

X

+320

2

+350

Half-Time Result

1

+102

X

+170

2

+335

Double Chance

1X

-625

12

-556

X2

+114

Draw No Bet

1

-385

2

+240

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-105

2 Hcp +1

-133

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+180

Over 2.5

-270

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-250

No

+160

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

+300

Anytime

+102

Adrián Niño (Málaga)

First

+450

Anytime

+155

Andrés Martín (Racing)

First

+500

Anytime

+165

Eneko Jauregi (Málaga)

First

+500

Anytime

+175

David Larrubia (Málaga)

First

+700

Anytime

+245

Haitam Abaida (Málaga)

First

+700

Anytime

+250

Juan Carlos Arana (Racing)

First

+800

Anytime

+270

Aarón Ochoa (Málaga)

First

+850

Anytime

+300

Dani Lorenzo (Málaga)

First

+850

Anytime

+310

Jaime Mata (Racing)

First

+900

Anytime

+320

Suleiman Camara (Racing)

First

+950

Anytime

+335

Iñigo Vicente (Racing)

First

+1000

Anytime

+350

Carlos Dotor (Málaga)

First

+1050

Anytime

+380

Ramón Enríquez (Málaga)

First

+1050

Anytime

+390

Marco Sangalli (Racing)

First

+1200

Anytime

+440

Luismi Sánchez Benítez (Málaga)

First

+1200

Anytime

+450

Izan Merino (Málaga)

First

+1300

Anytime

+460

Maguette Gueye (Racing)

First

+1300

Anytime

+500

Diego Murillo (Málaga)

First

+1400

Anytime

+510

Gustavo Puerta (Racing)

First

+1500

Anytime

+540

Aritz Aldasoro (Racing)

First

+1600

Anytime

+575

Einar Galilea (Málaga)

First

+1600

Anytime

+600

Carlos Puga (Málaga)

First

+1600

Anytime

+600

Darko Brasanac (Málaga)

First

+1800

Anytime

+600

Jokin Gabilondo (Málaga)

First

+1800

Anytime

+700

Dani Sánchez (Málaga)

First

+1900

Anytime

+700

Victor Garcia Marin (Málaga)

First

+2000

Anytime

+700

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

Málaga vs Racing Club Lineups & Team News

Before placing any bets on Málaga vs Racing, check the team news first. We’ll deliver the predicted and confirmed La Liga 2 lineups as well as the most recent injury news.

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