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Last 5 matches · 0W-2D-3L · -6 goal difference
Last 5 matches · 1W-1D-3L · -2 goal difference
BetGenius backs Espanyol or Draw (Double Chance) at 74% confidence — a solid call. Total goals: Under 2.5 Goals.
Malaga host Espanyol at La Rosaleda in round eight of La Liga looking to register their first victory of the campaign. The home side sit bottom of the table in 20th place with three points from seven fixtures, having recorded three draws and four defeats. Goalscoring has been their primary issue, managing only three goals in total while failing to score in four of their seven league outings.
Espanyol enter the fixture in 15th position with seven points from two wins, one draw, and four losses. While their overall record remains mixed, they have been consistent in front of goal, finding the net in all seven matches played so far. Striker Roberto Fernandez has supplied the bulk of their firepower with six league goals, supported by Javier Hernandez who has provided four assists.
Historical meetings heavily favour the visitors, with Malaga failing to win any of the last nine head-to-head encounters while Espanyol have claimed seven victories. Given Malaga's offensive struggles and extended winless run, Espanyol appear well positioned to take something from this encounter.
Combined scoring rate: 2.3 goals per game (Malaga at home plus Espanyol away).
League scoring and assist totals for this season — not a predicted lineup. Availability is only shown where team news names the same player.
| # | Team | P | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Athletic Club | 8 | -1 | 9 |
| 14 | Rayo Vallecano | 8 | -5 | 9 |
| 15 | Getafe | 9 | -6 | 9 |
| 16 | Espanyol | 9 | -1 | 8 |
| 17 | Racing Santander | 9 | -12 | 8 |
| 18 | ElcheRelegation - LaLiga2 | 9 | -6 | 7 |
| 19 | ValenciaRelegation - LaLiga2 | 9 | -9 | 6 |
| 20 | MalagaRelegation - LaLiga2 | 10 | -12 | 5 |
Espanyol have won 6 of the last 9 meetings, averaging 2.7 goals a game.
Settled results only — every published pick is recorded win or lose. Full track record →
Based on at least 20 settled predictions.Malaga remain winless in La Liga this season with zero wins from seven matches and average just 0.4 goals scored per game. Espanyol have scored in every league fixture this term and hold a dominant head-to-head record over Malaga, remaining undefeated across their last nine meetings with seven wins and two draws.
Published October 7, 2026. Form, team news and table context refresh automatically.
