Málaga vs Villarreal Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Sep 2026
Málaga vs Villarreal Predictions
Málaga look like the value bet on the Asian Handicap against Villarreal. You can get the home team at +0.5 at -119 which means a return if they draw or win, with both outcomes possible here.
Continue reading for our complete Málaga vs Villarreal betting analysis, delivering an in-depth look at our main match prediction, as well as our correct score prediction, player prop picks, corners prediction and bet builder tips.
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Málaga welcome Villarreal to Estadio La Rosaleda, with kick-off set for 15:30 on Thursday 17 September.
Málaga drew on the road in their last game. A 1-1 scoreline was played out against Celta Vigo at Estadio Balaídos. Juan Funes' men had most of the ball boasting 55% possession and two shots on target, with Adrian Nino getting the goal.
Villarreal have been defeated in three consecutive games. They were recently beaten at home to Real Betis by a 2-1 scoreline at Estadio de la Ceramica. El Submarino Amarillo managed eight shots on goal and enjoyed 62% possession, while Gerard Moreno was on the scoresheet.
| La Liga | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 |  Málaga |
5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 8 | -6 | 2:8 | 3 |
| 19 |  Villarreal |
5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7 | 10 | -3 | 7:10 | 2 |
Málaga have 3 wins, 2 losses and 5 draws, averaging 0.8 goals from 3.5 shots on goal and 12.1 attempts. The Andalusia club have averaged 51.9% possession and 5.1 corners per match, conceding 1.0 goals and 4.2 corners from 3.9 shots on goal and 11.6 attempts.
Top scorer Chupe has found the net 4 times, David Larrubia 2, with Adrian Nino and Joaquin Munoz both scoring 1. Pablo Martinez, Joaquin Munoz and Chupe have recorded the most assists with 1 apiece. Meanwhile, goalkeeper Alfonso Herrero has kept one clean sheet.
Villarreal have 2 victories, 5 defeats and 3 draws, with an average of 2.0 goals from 5.6 shots on goal and 13.1 attempts. Inigo Perez's team have averaged 56.2% possession, 532.0 passes, 6.7 corners taken and 4.3 corners against, while conceding 1.8 goals from 5.1 shots on goal and 14.5 attempts.
Georges Mikautadze has scored 5, followed by Gerard Moreno, Nicolas Pepe and Ayoze Perez with 3 goals apiece. Nicolas Pepe has managed 4 assists in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Málaga predicted lineup (4-4-1-1): Alfonso Herrero (GK), Rafita, Angel Recio, Einar Galilea, Jose Salinas, David Larrubia, Pablo Martinez, Izan Merino, Joaquin Munoz, Dani Lorenzo, Chupe.
Villarreal predicted lineup (4-4-2): Luiz Junior (GK), Alex Freeman, Logan Costa, Renato Veiga, Sergi Cardona, Nicolas Pepe, Nathan Saliba, Pape Gueye, Alberto Moleiro, Ayoze Perez, Gerard Moreno.
Main Match Prediction
Málaga are a confident choice with a +0.5 goal start. The home team should be able to win or draw this La Liga game, with this Asian Handicap prediction looking like a value bet at -119.
Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):
It’s always a case of checking out the latest La Liga team news to make expert football predictions. Then we get to work when it comes to unearthing the stats that are the most valuable.
According to the top bookmakers, our pick has a 54.3% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our experts have this probability close to 60%. This wager can therefore be backed with confidence.
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Correct Score Prediction
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Let’s go for the game to end in a 1-1 scoreline, a wager which is available at +600. Correct score betting provides plenty of excitement and a potentially bigger return if you win.
Player Prop Picks
Alberto Moleiro (Villarreal) has covered the 1.5 shots total in his past two La Liga matches. We’re going to take him on the Overs for Player Shots, with this line making plenty of appeal at odds of -116.
Nicolas Pepe (Villarreal) has racked up two goals in his past five La Liga games. It’s worth a play on the +205 that he is Anytime Goalscorer as there’s lots of value for these betting odds.
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Corners Prediction
The 4.5 corners line has been covered by Málaga in four straight games, while the past three Villarreal away matches have seen over 4.5 corners conceded. We endorse betting on the -106 that Málaga successfully cover the line, with this Team Corners wager hopefully providing a return.
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Bet Builder Tips
Check out our bet builder which has the following: Málaga with the +0.5 Asian Handicap, both teams to find the net and Málaga Over 4.5 corners.
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Málaga vs Villarreal 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 bookmakers have Villarreal as -102 favourites for this La Liga encounter, with the 1x2 odds suggesting that they are 51% likely to triumph. Málaga are the +265 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.
If you fancy Villarreal but want money back if the game ends in a draw, then you can secure odds of -233. Alternatively, there’s the chance to wager on Málaga at +155 on the Draw No Bet market.
The Total Goals market indicates that Over 2.5 Goals is the betting favourite right now. The Yes pick in the Both Teams to Score market is considered to be the most likely result and it’s trading at -204.
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There is +132 available that Georges Mikautadze finds the net, while he is available at +390 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.
Stats: League matches only
Málaga haven’t been beaten in six straight games at Estadio La Rosaleda. Juan Funes' men have collected six draws, three wins and one defeat in the past 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.00.
Villarreal haven’t triumphed in six straight games on the road. El Submarino Amarillo have racked up five draws, four losses and one victory in the last 10 away games, scoring an average of 1.00 goals per match and conceding 1.60.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Málaga Home Stats |
3-6-1 | 2.40 | 1.40 | 1.00 | 3 | 7 | 6 | 4 | |
| Villarreal Away Stats |
1-5-4 | 2.60 | 1.00 | 1.60 | 4 | 6 | 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
Villarreal League Stats
- 3 wins, 2 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 1 defeat and 6 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 2 wins, 5 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 1 win, 4 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.80 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.40 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 2 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.60 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 5.10 corners awarded and 4.20 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.50 corners awarded and 3.80 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 9.30 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 9.30 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 6.70 corners awarded and 4.30 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 5.90 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 11.00 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 7 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 7 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 51.90% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 55.20% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 56.20% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 47.90% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 3 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Málaga this season are Adrian Nino (1), Chupe (1)
- Top Assistors for Málaga this season are Pablo Martinez (1)
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Málaga vs Villarreal Lineups & Team News
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Málaga Predicted Lineup 4-4-1-1
Villarreal Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Málaga Predicted Lineup 4-4-1-1
Villarreal Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
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La Liga Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barcelona | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 21:4 | 15 |
| 2 | Real Madrid | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 17:6 | 15 |
| 3 | Real Betis | 5 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 7:6 | 12 |
| 4 | Alavés | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11:6 | 10 |
| 5 | Atlético Madrid | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 10:6 | 10 |
| 6 | Sevilla | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 8:6 | 10 |
| 7 | Deportivo | 5 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 9:6 | 9 |
| 8 | Espanyol | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 9:7 | 7 |
| 9 | Athletic Club | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 7:6 | 7 |
| 10 | Racing Club | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 9:9 | 7 |
| 11 | Osasuna | 5 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 5:8 | 7 |
| 12 | Rayo Vallecano | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 10:15 | 7 |
| 13 | Real Sociedad | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 6:11 | 7 |
| 14 | Levante | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7:9 | 5 |
| 15 | Getafe | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 3:6 | 5 |
| 16 | Celta Vigo | 6 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 3:6 | 4 |
| 17 | Valencia | 6 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2:10 | 4 |
| 18 | Málaga | 5 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2:8 | 3 |
| 19 | Villarreal | 5 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 7:10 | 2 |
| 20 | Elche | 6 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 8:16 | 2 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Real Madrid | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12:2 | 9 |
| 2 | Alavés | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 9:3 | 9 |
| 3 | Racing Club | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7:5 | 7 |
| 4 | Rayo Vallecano | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 6:4 | 7 |
| 5 | Barcelona | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7:2 | 6 |
| 6 | Real Betis | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2:0 | 6 |
| 7 | Sevilla | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 4:4 | 6 |
| 8 | Getafe | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3:2 | 5 |
| 9 | Espanyol | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:3 | 4 |
| 10 | Atlético Madrid | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 4 |
| 11 | Deportivo | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 4:2 | 4 |
| 12 | Athletic Club | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5:4 | 4 |
| 13 | Osasuna | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1:2 | 4 |
| 14 | Real Sociedad | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2:4 | 4 |
| 15 | Levante | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7:6 | 3 |
| 16 | Málaga | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1:1 | 2 |
| 17 | Celta Vigo | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2:5 | 1 |
| 18 | Valencia | 3 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0:6 | 1 |
| 19 | Villarreal | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3:5 | 0 |
| 20 | Elche | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4:11 | 0 |
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