Sporting Gijón vs Málaga Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 04 Jan 2026

La Liga 2 Betting Preview: Sporting Gijón vs Málaga

Sporting Gijón meet Málaga at Estadio El Molinon, with kick-off set for 08:00 on Sunday 4 January.

It could be that at least one of Sporting or Málaga fail to get on the scoresheet here. Therefore, we’ll take the BTTS No option at -147 which means a nice return if our pick wins.

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Sporting Gijón have triumphed in their last three games. The latest of these was on the road where Leganés were beaten 1-0 at Estadio Butarque. Los Rojiblancos had 40% possession and totalled five shots on target, with Jonathan Dubasin scoring a late winner.

Málaga beat Almería in their previous league game, making it back-to-back La Liga 2 victories. It was a 2-1 home win at Estadio La Rosaleda. Juan Funes' side recorded just 38% possession and had eight shots on goal, with Dani Lorenzo and Chupe on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Málaga have claimed victories in the last two encounters against Sporting. The most recent was a 2-1 home victory at Estadio La Rosaleda following a 3-1 away win at Estadio El Molinon. The previous 10 H2H games have resulted in four draws and three wins apiece.

La Liga 2		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
6	Málaga	26	12	5	9	39	31	8	39:31	41
9	Sporting Gijon	26	12	4	10	36	34	2	36:34	40

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5 wins, 2 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.0 goals from 4.2 shots on goal and 8.2 attempts. Sporting have had 47.8% possession and 5.1 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 0.8 goals from 3.8 shots on goal and 8.1 attempts, while being awarded 5.4 corners.

Top scorer Jonathan Dubasin has found the net 4 times, with Cesar Gelabert Pina and Juan Otero getting 3 apiece. Cesar Gelabert Pina is the leading assists maker on 2.

Málaga have won 4, lost 3 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.7 goals from 9.4 attempts and 5.9 shots on goal. Los Boquerones average 52.9% possession, 4.0 corners awarded and 4.3 corners against them, while conceding 1.4 goals from 10.2 attempts and 5.1 shots on goal.

Eneko Jauregi and Adrian Nino have scored 3, followed by Dani Lorenzo with 2. Julen Lobete and Victor are the top assist makers with 2 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Sporting Gijón confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Ruben Yanez (GK), Guille Rosas, Eric Curbelo, Pablo Vazquez, Diego Sanchez, Jesus Bernal, Nacho Martin, Jonathan Dubasin, Cesar Gelabert Pina, Gaspar Campos, Juan Otero.

Málaga confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Alfonso Herrero (GK), Carlos Puga, Diego Murillo, Einar Galilea, Rafita, David Larrubia, Izan Merino, Carlos Dotor, Aaron Ochoa, Chupe, Adrian Nino.

Sporting Gijón vs Málaga Prediction & Betting Tips

Approach Sporting Gijón vs Málaga fully prepared with our expert match prediction, likely score outcome, best corners advice, standout player prop picks and a hand-picked bet builder.

Match Prediction

The Both Teams to Score market offers us an attractive betting angle for this La Liga 2 clash. We think at least one team will blank and that leads us to a BTTS No wager at -147.

The formbook always proves to be helpful when it comes to providing football betting tips. The latest La Liga 2 team news is also vital, with the stats helping to shape our opinion too.

Key Sporting Gijón vs Málaga league stats:

• 4 of the last 5 Sporting matches have resulted in BTTS No
• 6 of the last 10 Sporting matches have resulted in BTTS No
• The last 3 Sporting matches have resulted in BTTS No
• 6 of the last 10 Málaga away matches have resulted in BTTS No

According to the latest odds, there’s a 59.5% likelihood of our pick winning. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction

Both Teams To Score - No @ -147 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Sporting 2 - 0 Málaga

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves Sporting winning 2-0. Odds of +510 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Jonathan Dubasin to Score +185

Jonathan Dubasin (Sporting) has racked up four goals in his past six La Liga 2 matches. We believe this is the best of the player props, with a healthy +185 available when it comes to betting him to score at any time.

Latest Jonathan Dubasin Player Prop Odds

Goalscorer

Anytime

+180

First

+400

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Corners Prediction

Over 8.5 Corners -152

There has been six consecutive Málaga away games where 8.5 Total Corners has been covered, while it has been an average of 11.20 corners in the last five Sporting home matches. There are odds of -152 being served up when it comes to this Total Corners wager and we think the teams can cover the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Sporting

Total

10.50 5.10 5.40

Home

10.70 5.40 5.30

Away

8.10 3.50 4.60

Málaga

Total

8.30 4.00 4.30

Home

7.00 3.70 3.30

Away

9.60 3.80 5.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

+102

Under 9.5

-147

Sporting Corners

Over 5.5

+102

Under 5.5

-152

Málaga Corners

Over 3.5

-123

Under 3.5

-120

Most Corners

1

-189

X

+650

2

+188

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Sporting Gijón vs Málaga 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 Sporting Gijón at -119 when it comes to 1x2. This suggests that the favourites have a 54% chance of winning this La Liga 2 clash based on the betting odds. Málaga are operating at larger odds than the opposition and the underdogs can be wagered at +320.

You can choose Sporting -0.5 or Málaga +0.5 at respective Asian Handicap odds of -122 and -116. The former is the same as betting the favourites to win, with the latter giving you a return if it’s a draw.

If you’re anticipating that two goals or less will be netted throughout the contest, then Under 2.5 Goals is a definite runner. If you’re expecting at least one team to keep a clean sheet, you might be interested in the -147 about Both Teams to Score No.

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Full-Time Result

1

-119

X

+230

2

+320

Half-Time Result

1

+155

X

+110

2

+370

Double Chance

1X

-556

12

-357

X2

-122

Draw No Bet

1

-286

2

+195

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-122

2 Hcp +0.5

-116

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-179

Over 2.5

+123

Both Teams to Score

Yes

+102

No

-147

There is +180 available that Jonathan Dubasin finds the net anytime, while the favourite to score the first goal is on offer at +400.

Jonathan Dubasin (Sporting)

First

+180

Anytime

+400

Jordy Caicedo (Sporting)

First

+210

Anytime

+450

Juan Ferney Otero (Sporting)

First

+265

Anytime

+575

Carlos Ruiz Rubio (Málaga)

First

+350

Anytime

+700

Gaspar Campos (Sporting)

First

+375

Anytime

+750

César Gelabert (Sporting)

First

+380

Anytime

+800

Eneko Jauregi (Málaga)

First

+390

Anytime

+800

Adrián Niño (Málaga)

First

+420

Anytime

+800

Jesus Bernal (Sporting)

First

+450

Anytime

+950

Daniel Queipo (Sporting)

First

+500

Anytime

+1000

Haitam Abaida (Málaga)

First

+550

Anytime

+1100

David Larrubia (Málaga)

First

+575

Anytime

+1200

Nacho Martín (Sporting)

First

+600

Anytime

+1300

Juan Pedro Jiménez "Juanpe" (Málaga)

First

+650

Anytime

+1300

Aarón Ochoa (Málaga)

First

+650

Anytime

+1400

Josue Dorrio (Málaga)

First

+700

Anytime

+1400

Dani Lorenzo (Málaga)

First

+750

Anytime

+1500

Carlos Dotor (Málaga)

First

+950

Anytime

+1900

Ramón Enríquez (Málaga)

First

+950

Anytime

+1900

Guille Rosas (Sporting)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2000

Pablo García (Sporting)

First

+1000

Anytime

+2200

Kevin Vázquez (Sporting)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2000

Eric Curbelo (Sporting)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Lucas Perrin (Sporting)

First

+1050

Anytime

+2200

Pablo Vázquez (Sporting)

First

+1150

Anytime

+2200

Sporting have not lost at Estadio El Molinon in the past six matches. Los Rojiblancos have five wins, three draws and two losses in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.10.

Málaga have finished with seven defeats, two wins and one draw in the past 10 away matches, netting an average of 0.70 goals per game and conceding 1.50.

The last Estadio El Molinon meeting saw Málaga beat Sporting 3-1. In the previous 5 H2H meetings at Estadio El Molinon, we have seen three Sporting triumphs, one Málaga win and one draw.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Sporting Gijón Home Stats		5-3-2	2.50	1.40	1.10	4	6	6	4
Málaga Away Stats		2-1-7	2.20	0.70	1.50	4	6	4	6

• 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

Sporting Gijón vs Málaga Lineups & Team News

Before making your bets, take a look at the Sporting vs Málaga team news. Expect the predicted and confirmed La Liga 2 lineups along with timely injury updates.

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