Málaga vs Real Zaragoza Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Dec 2025
La Liga 2 Betting Preview: Málaga vs Real Zaragoza
Málaga take on bottom-of-the-table Real Zaragoza at Estadio La Rosaleda, with kick-off set for 14:30 on Monday 8 December.
It’s great to get attractive odds of +110 for a home win when Málaga go up against Zaragoza. We think that the hosts will have the upper hand and the Full-Time Result market is a way of getting the best value.
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Málaga drew on the road in their last La Liga 2 game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against Real Valladolid at Estadio Jose Zorrilla. Los Boquerones enjoyed 53% possession and three shots on target, with Adrian Nino bagging the goal.
On Wednesday night, Málaga visited CF Talavera de la Reina and were defeated 2-1 in the Copa del Rey.
Real Zaragoza claimed a home win in their previous game. A 3-2 triumph against Leganés at Ibercaja Estadio made it three consecutive league victories. The Aragon outfit boasted 68% possession and had ten shots on goal, with Kenan Kodro, Antonio Moya and Francho Serrano finding the net.
Four days ago, Zaragoza suffered a 1-0 Copa del Rey extra-time defeat (0-0 after 90 mins) when hosting Burgos.
Head-to-Head Statistics
These two teams last met at Estadio La Rosaleda, with Zaragoza claiming the away win. Beating Málaga by a 2-1 scoreline. In the past 10 H2H meetings, we have seen five draws, three Zaragoza wins and two Málaga victories.
| La Liga 2 | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Málaga |
22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 32 | 26 | 6 | 32:26 | 35 |
| 21 | Real Zaragoza |
22 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 21 | 35 | -14 | 21:35 | 21 |
Málaga have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.5 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 8.7 attempts. Juan Funes' side have averaged 52.9% possession and 3.3 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.6 goals from 5.1 shots on goal, 9.5 attempts and 5.1 corners.
Adrian Nino, Rafa Rodriguez and Eneko Jauregi are the top scorers with 3 goals each, while Chupe has 2. Julen Lobete is the leading assists maker on 3.
Zaragoza have won 4 and lost 6, averaging 3.4 shots on goal, 7.5 attempts and 1.0 goals. Los Maños average 51.8% possession, 5.0 corners awarded and 4.9 corners against, while 1.9 goals have been conceded from 8.9 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal.
The top scorers have been Kenan Kodro, Antonio Moya and Mario Soberon, with 2 goals apiece. Francho Serrano has had 2 assists in the previous 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
Málaga confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Alfonso Herrero (GK), Carlos Puga, Einar Galilea, Angel Recio, Victor, Carlos Dotor, Dani Lorenzo, Izan Merino, David Larrubia, Adrian Nino, Joaquin Munoz.
Real Zaragoza confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Esteban Andrada (GK), Martin Aguirregabiria, Aleksandar Radovanovic, Pablo Insua, Carlos Pomares, Keidi Bare, Raul Guti, Francho Serrano, Mario Soberon, Valery Fernandez, Kenan Kodro.
Málaga vs Real Zaragoza Prediction & Betting Tips
We cover the essential Málaga vs Real Zaragoza betting angles, featuring our main match prediction, a corners value pick, correct score guidance, top player prop plays and a carefully crafted bet builder.
Match Prediction
Málaga can’t be ignored when they play this La Liga 2 clash, especially as odds of +110 are available for this prediction. Head to the betting sites to back this value selection.
Our football experts are keen to follow the latest form and understand any patterns that emerge. The same applies to injuries that could affect key players. Combined with the best La Liga 2 stats, there is plenty of information to make a verdict.
Key Málaga vs Real Zaragoza league stats:
The best betting sites make it a 47.6% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, we have this number between 50-55% based on our in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
There are odds of +440 available that Málaga land a 1-0 win. We like the correct score option as there’s a nice reward if you can accurately predict the outcome.
Player Prop Picks
Carlos Dotor (Málaga) is available to be on the scoresheet at +650. The Anytime Goalscorer odds look really appealing considering all angles and we’ll take a chance on him.
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Corners Prediction
Málaga have had under 5.5 corners in six consecutive home games, while Zaragoza have had an average of 4.90 corners against them in their last 10 matches. The Málaga Team Corners line looks to be too big given the stats and -159 is available to wager.
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Bet Builder Tips
A same-game multi can provide entertainment and we’ve got Málaga on the Full-Time Result, Under 2.5 merged with Málaga to have under 5.5 corners.
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Málaga vs Real Zaragoza Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
Málaga are the skinniest price to succeed in this La Liga 2 clash, with the favourites afforded a 48% probability based on their +110 betting odds with the bookies. If you’re interested in wagering Real Zaragoza, you can get +250 for the underdog.
If Málaga and Zaragoza play out a draw, then an Asian Handicap -0.25 on the former means a half stake refund. However, a victory for the favourites would mean a full payout at -130.
For those anticipating a low-scoring contest, Under 2.5 is the market leader for the Total Goals market. As long as one team or more fails to score, then the No option on the Both Teams to Score market will pay out at -137.
Hundreds of markets are made available when it comes to La Liga 2 games, with the best football betting sites leaving no stone unturned in terms of available options.
Those interested in Carlos Ruiz Rubio to find the net anytime can get +235, with the favourite on offer to score the first goal at odds of +500.
Málaga have not lost at Estadio La Rosaleda in the past four matches. Los Boquerones have secured five wins, four draws and one defeat in the last 10 home matches, scoring an average of 2.00 goals per game and conceding 1.20.
Zaragoza have seven defeats, two wins and one draw in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 0.80 goals per match and conceding 1.70.
Zaragoza won 2-1 when they last played Málaga at Estadio La Rosaleda. The past 6 H2H matches at Estadio La Rosaleda have included three victories for Zaragoza, two wins for Málaga and a single draw.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Málaga Home Stats |
5-4-1 | 3.20 | 2.00 | 1.20 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 3 | |
Real Zaragoza Away Stats |
2-1-7 | 2.50 | 0.80 | 1.70 | 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
- La Liga 2: 26/01 2025 Málaga 1 Zaragoza 2
- La Liga 2: 17/11 2024 Zaragoza 0 Málaga 0
- La Liga 2: 20/02 2023 Málaga 3 Zaragoza 0
- La Liga 2: 19/11 2022 Zaragoza 1 Málaga 1
- La Liga 2: 05/02 2022 Zaragoza 1 Málaga 1
- La Liga 2: 16/10 2021 Málaga 1 Zaragoza 1
- La Liga 2: 07/02 2021 Málaga 1 Zaragoza 2
- La Liga 2: 18/10 2020 Zaragoza 1 Málaga 2
- La Liga 2: 08/03 2020 Málaga 0 Zaragoza 1
- La Liga 2: 03/10 2019 Zaragoza 2 Málaga 2
Málaga League Stats
Real Zaragoza League Stats
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 1 defeat and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins and 6 defeats in the previous 10 matches
- 2 wins, 7 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.50 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.30 corners awarded and 5.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.30 corners awarded and 3.40 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 8.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 7.70 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 4.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 5.50 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 9.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.50 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 2 and least corners in 8 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 52.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 55.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 51.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 48.50% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Málaga this season are Rafa Rodriguez (5), Adrian Nino (4), Chupe (4)
- Top Assistors for Málaga this season are Julen Lobete (3), Joaquin Munoz (2), Juanpe (2)
Málaga vs Real Zaragoza Lineups & Team News
Before placing any bets on Málaga vs Zaragoza, check the team news first. We’ll have the predicted and confirmed La Liga 2 lineups for you plus all the latest on player injuries.
Málaga Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Real Zaragoza Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Málaga Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3
Real Zaragoza Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
Málaga Substitutes
- 2Jokin Gabilondo
- 7Haitam Abaida
- 9Chupe
- 13Carlos Lopez
- 16Diego Murillo
- 17Eneko Jauregi
- 18Dani Sanchez
- 20Francisco Montero
- 24Julen Lobete
- 26Pablo Arriaza
- 35Aaron Ochoa
- 37Rafa Rodriguez
Real Zaragoza Substitutes
- 2Juan Sebastian
- 3Dani Tasende
- 5Alberto Rodriguez
- 8Antonio Moya
- 9Daniel Gomez
- 12Sinan Bakis
- 13Adrian Rodriguez
- 17Sebas Moyano
- 23Marcos Cuenca
- 24Paul Akouokou
- 31Hugo Pinilla
- 36Ale Gomes
Previous Málaga Lineups
Previous Real Zaragoza Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Málaga Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Juan Funes
Real Zaragoza Player Stats & Squad
La Liga 2 Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Racing Club | 22 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 49:32 | 41 |
| 2 | Castellón | 22 | 11 | 5 | 6 | 36:25 | 38 |
| 3 | Las Palmas | 22 | 10 | 8 | 4 | 27:17 | 38 |
| 4 | Deportivo | 22 | 10 | 7 | 5 | 37:25 | 37 |
| 5 | Almería | 22 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 41:32 | 36 |
| 6 | Málaga | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 32:26 | 35 |
| 7 | Burgos | 22 | 10 | 5 | 7 | 26:20 | 35 |
| 8 | Cádiz | 22 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 25:24 | 34 |
| 9 | Sporting Gijon | 22 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 30:31 | 33 |
| 10 | Córdoba | 22 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 27:25 | 32 |
| 11 | Ceuta | 22 | 9 | 5 | 8 | 25:29 | 32 |
| 12 | Real Valladolid | 22 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 24:23 | 28 |
| 13 | Andorra | 22 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 25:30 | 28 |
| 14 | Albacete | 22 | 7 | 6 | 9 | 27:34 | 27 |
| 15 | Leganés | 22 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 23:23 | 26 |
| 16 | Eibar | 22 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 23:26 | 25 |
| 17 | La Cultural | 22 | 7 | 4 | 11 | 24:34 | 25 |
| 18 | Real Sociedad B | 22 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 29:31 | 24 |
| 19 | Granada | 22 | 4 | 11 | 7 | 23:27 | 23 |
| 20 | Huesca | 22 | 6 | 5 | 11 | 20:31 | 23 |
| 21 | Real Zaragoza | 22 | 5 | 6 | 11 | 21:35 | 21 |
| 22 | Mirandés | 22 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 23:37 | 17 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Racing Club | 12 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 29:16 | 23 |
| 2 | Castellón | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 24:14 | 23 |
| 3 | Málaga | 11 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 21:12 | 22 |
| 4 | Ceuta | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 14:11 | 22 |
| 5 | Eibar | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 18:9 | 21 |
| 6 | Las Palmas | 11 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 17:8 | 21 |
| 7 | Almería | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 24:17 | 20 |
| 8 | Cádiz | 11 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 14:11 | 20 |
| 9 | Real Sociedad B | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 16:11 | 19 |
| 10 | Burgos | 12 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 12:8 | 19 |
| 11 | Sporting Gijon | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 15:14 | 18 |
| 12 | Deportivo | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 15:11 | 16 |
| 13 | Huesca | 11 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 14:14 | 16 |
| 14 | Córdoba | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 13:13 | 15 |
| 15 | Real Valladolid | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 13:11 | 13 |
| 16 | Granada | 12 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 13:13 | 13 |
| 17 | Andorra | 10 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 11:11 | 13 |
| 18 | Albacete | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 12:19 | 13 |
| 19 | Leganés | 10 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 9:11 | 9 |
| 20 | La Cultural | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 8:15 | 9 |
| 21 | Real Zaragoza | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9:19 | 9 |
| 22 | Mirandés | 11 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 9:19 | 8 |
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