Málaga vs Sporting Gijón Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 May 2025

Málaga on the Asian Handicap Gives Nice Insurance

The Asian Handicap selection of Málaga 0.0 means that there is money back if the game ends level. We can get odds of -125 that they manage to beat Sporting and we’re confident with this bet.

Málaga 3-1 Winners in Previous H2H

Málaga have secured back-to-back home victories. Their last game was away and a 1-0 loss occurred against Eldense at Estadio Pepico Amat. Sergio Pellicer's team had 45% possession and one shot on target.

Sporting Gijón have lost back-to-back on their travels. In their previous game, it was a 2-1 home victory over Deportivo La Coruña at Estadio El Molinon. Los Rojiblancos had just 32% possession and recorded four shots on goal, while Nico Serrano and Nacho Mendez were on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Málaga are unbeaten when it comes to the past four meetings against Sporting. Their last encounter was staged at Estadio El Molinon, with Málaga winning 3-1 on the road. The past 10 H2H games have included three Sporting wins, two Málaga victories and five draws.

La Liga 2		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Sporting Gijon	2	2	0	0	3	1	2	3:1	6
11	Málaga	2	1	1	0	2	1	1	2:1	4

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3 wins, 6 losses and 1 draw, averaging 0.7 goals from 8.4 attempts and 3.3 shots on goal. Málaga have had 51.0% possession and 5.2 corners per match. On average, they have conceded 1.1 goals from 9.0 attempts and 2.9 shots on goal, while their opponents have earned 4.8 corners.

Antonio Cordero is the top scorer along with five other players, with each of them scoring 1 goals. Kevin Villodres has made the most assists with 2.

Sporting have 3 victories, 5 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 4.0 shots on goal, 9.0 attempts and 1.5 goals. Asier Garitano's men average 45.9% possession, 4.4 corners taken and 6.2 corners against them, while 1.8 goals have been conceded from 11.3 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal.

Juan Otero has recorded 5 goals, Cesar Gelabert Pina 3, with Nacho Mendez and Jonathan Dubasin both managing 2. Cesar Gelabert Pina and Pablo Garcia are the top assists providers with 2 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Málaga confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Alfonso Herrero (GK), Diego Murillo, Alex Pastor, Nelson Monte, Victor, Antonio Cordero, Izan Merino, Luismi, Julen Lobete, David Larrubia, Chupe.

Sporting Gijón confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Ruben Yanez (GK), Guille Rosas, Nikola Maras, Rober, Pablo Garcia, Lander Olaetxea, Nacho Mendez, Gaspar Campos, Cesar Gelabert Pina, Nico Serrano, Juan Otero.

Málaga vs Sporting Gijón Prediction & Betting Tips

If you agree with our verdict that Málaga are going to win, consider backing them at -125 on the Asian Handicap 0.0. The home team could have the upper hand in this La Liga 2 clash.

The team at Sportsgambler.com are right across the latest injuries and suspensions and the form guide also informs our football picks. This data is combined with the latest stats.

Key Málaga vs Sporting Gijón league stats:

• The 0.0 line has been covered by Málaga in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The 0.0 line has been covered by Málaga in 2 consecutive games at home.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Sporting in 4 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Sporting in 7 of their last 20 games on the road.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Sporting in 2 consecutive games on the road.
• The 0.0 line hasn’t been covered by Sporting in 2 of their last 10 games against Málaga.

Málaga 0.0 Probability

The latest odds imply that our pick has a 55.6% prospect of winning. However, our experts think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. 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 - 1 Sporting

There’s plenty of juice to be found by backing Málaga to win 2-1. We can’t pass up the odds of +850 when it comes to correct score betting and it’s a fun wager.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Antonio Cordero to Score +410

Antonio Cordero (Málaga) has scored two goals in his past nine La Liga 2 matches on home soil. Considering the numbers, we think that odds of +410 offer plenty of appeal when it comes to wagering on Anytime Goalscorer.

Latest Antonio Cordero Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+390

First

+800

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -125

It has now been three straight Sporting matches where the 9.5 Total Corners line has not been covered. If you agree with our verdict that the Total Corners line is too high, go for odds of -125 that the teams go under.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Málaga

Total

10.00 5.20 4.80

Home

9.80 5.30 4.50

Away

10.40 4.30 6.10

Sporting

Total

10.60 4.40 6.20

Home

11.10 6.20 4.90

Away

8.70 3.30 5.40

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-120

Under 9.5

-120

Málaga Corners

Over 4.5

-138

Under 4.5

-100

Sporting Corners

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-150

Most Corners

1

-123

X

+575

2

+118

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Málaga vs Sporting Gijón 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.

Betting Sites Anticipating a Close Encounter

The draw is currently trading at +160 if you think this La Liga 2 match will end all square, while Málaga have betting odds of +160 and Sporting Gijón are +220 with the bookies to land a victory of their own.

A low-scoring game will be anticipated by many and Under 2.5 Goals currently has the shortest odds.

You can find hundreds of markets for every La Liga 2 match, with the leading football betting sites creating lots of different options. Check out the pre-game and In-Play selections before placing your bets.

Full-Time Result

1

+160

X

+160

2

+220

Half-Time Result

1

+215

X

-102

2

+255

Double Chance

1X

-313

12

-213

X2

-213

Draw No Bet

1

-143

2

+107

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.25

+115

2 Hcp +0.25

-147

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-185

Over 2.5

+130

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-120

No

-116

Carlos Ruiz Rubio Top of First Goalscorer List

There’s the chance to back Carlos Ruiz Rubio at +525 to be the First Goalscorer, with the favourite on this market available at similar odds to find the net last.

Carlos Ruiz Rubio (Málaga)

First

+245

Anytime

+525

Juan Ferney Otero (Sporting)

First

+245

Anytime

+540

Roko Baturina (Málaga)

First

+295

Anytime

+600

Jonathan Dubasin (Sporting)

First

+295

Anytime

+600

Victor Campuzano (Sporting)

First

+295

Anytime

+650

Nico Serrano (Sporting)

First

+330

Anytime

+650

Haitam Abaida (Málaga)

First

+360

Anytime

+750

Gaspar Campos (Sporting)

First

+380

Anytime

+850

David Larrubia (Málaga)

First

+390

Anytime

+750

Antonio Cordero (Málaga)

First

+390

Anytime

+800

Yanis Rahmani (Málaga)

First

+430

Anytime

+800

Kevin Medina (Málaga)

First

+440

Anytime

+850

Juan Pedro "Juanpe" Jiménez (Málaga)

First

+440

Anytime

+900

Aarón Ochoa (Málaga)

First

+460

Anytime

+900

Luca Sangalli (Málaga)

First

+475

Anytime

+900

Daniel Queipo (Sporting)

First

+550

Anytime

+1150

Jesus Bernal (Sporting)

First

+575

Anytime

+1100

César Gelabert (Sporting)

First

+575

Anytime

+1150

Nacho Mendez (Sporting)

First

+600

Anytime

+1150

Lander Olaetxea (Sporting)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Nacho Martín (Sporting)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Ramón Enríquez (Málaga)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Carlos Dotor (Sporting)

First

+750

Anytime

+1500

Luismi Sánchez Benítez (Málaga)

First

+750

Anytime

+1500

Nélson Monte (Málaga)

First

+750

Anytime

+1600

Izan Merino (Málaga)

First

+800

Anytime

+1600

Diego Murillo (Málaga)

First

+950

Anytime

+1900

Einar Galilea (Málaga)

First

+950

Anytime

+2000

Álex Pastor (Málaga)

First

+1050

Anytime

+1900

Guille Rosas (Sporting)

First

+1150

Anytime

+2200

Málaga vs Sporting Gijón Lineups & Team News

Our Málaga vs Sporting team news will highlight the injuries for both squads, with the lineups giving you a helping hand with your bets.

The La Liga 2 squads highlight the star players operating for every team in the division.

Málaga Team Page Sporting Gijón Team Page