Atletico Madrid vs Málaga Prediction & Betting Tips - LaLiga
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by Daniel Ngulu | in LaLiga Predictions
Atlético Madrid are set to kick off their La Liga campaign with a home game against Malaga. While Malaga had a superb campaign, securing promotion from La Liga 2, Atlético’s was underwhelming as they finished third in La Liga. A history of five straight wins over Malaga has Atlético as the favorites in our prediction.
Last season Atlético’s return of 69 points was 25 short of eventual winners Barcelona. It was also their lowest points haul in 14 years. This will be an important season, therefore, in the bid to address such shortcomings.
Atlético suffered six defeats in their closing 10 league games and arrive here having lost two of their four preseason matches. However, in the last 14 seasons, Atleti only lost once on the opening weekend, and that will be a good sign.
Malaga return to the league having spent eight years in the cold. They beat Almeria in the playoff final to secure this spot and are set for a baptism by fire here.
It isn’t just their form against Atlético that will be a concern; Malaga’s past La Liga experiences weren’t the best. The visitors lost 14 times in their closing 17 games when they last played in this league.
The Albicelestes have their closing run in La Liga 2 to seek inspiration from, though. In their final nine matches, they went unbeaten, winning six.
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Atletico Madrid v Málaga Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus up to |
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1.33 | 5.4 | 9.4 |
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1.34 | 5.54 | 11.1 |
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1.3 | 5.3 | 10.5 |
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1.3 | 5.3 | 10.5 |
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1.3 | 5.2 | 10.5 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between Atletico Madrid and Málaga?
Our prediction for the Atletico Madrid vs Málaga match is: Atlético to win to nil.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 19/08/2026 between Atletico Madrid and Málaga in LaLiga :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 46.53% for a win of Atletico Madrid against Málaga with odds of 1.34 at 1xbet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between Atletico Madrid vs Málaga is 16.79% with odds of 5.54 at 1xbet.
- Our prediction model gives a 36.67% chance ⭐ for a win of Málaga vs Atletico Madrid with odds of 11.1 at 1xbet.
Atletico Madrid vs Málaga Form
Atletico Madrid and Málaga's standings in the LaLiga
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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8
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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8
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Atletico Madrid and Málaga Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
9 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
1 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
29 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
24 May 2026 - LaLiga
17 May 2026 - LaLiga
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
29 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
17 May 2026 - LaLiga
9 May 2026 - LaLiga
29 Apr 2026 - Champions League
25 Apr 2026 - LaLiga
18 Apr 2026 - Copa del Rey
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
9 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
1 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
24 May 2026 - LaLiga
12 May 2026 - LaLiga
5 May 2026 - Champions League
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
12 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
7 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
6 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
30 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
25 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
20 Jun 2026 - LaLiga 2
1/6 (17%)
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
12 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
6 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
30 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
25 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
14 Jun 2026 - LaLiga 2
10 Jun 2026 - LaLiga 2
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
7 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
20 Jun 2026 - LaLiga 2
7 Jun 2026 - LaLiga 2
31 May 2026 - LaLiga 2
16 May 2026 - LaLiga 2
2 May 2026 - LaLiga 2
Atletico Madrid vs Málaga Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
100 %
0 %
0 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
10 Feb 2018 - LaLiga
16 Sept 2017 - LaLiga
1 Apr 2017 - LaLiga
29 Oct 2016 - LaLiga
Missing players
C. Romero
ForwardA. Sorloth
F. Calero
M. Diarra
D. Murillo
MidfielderJuanpe
C. Dotor
A. Ochoa
ForwardA. Nino
Atletico Madrid - Málaga Key Points
- Malaga won once in their last 14 meetings with Atlético.
- Atletico posted five wins in their last five matches against Malaga.
- Six of Malaga’s last seven away matches at Atletico ended in defeat.
- In their last three opening day matches, Malaga lost one and won none.
- Atlético have failed to win on the La Liga opening day once in the last 14 years.
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Our Atletico Madrid vs Málaga Prediction
This looks like it will be a tough introduction back to La Liga for the away side. So much stands in their quest for an opening win. Facing Atletico Madrid on the road certainly doesn’t help, as they have lost all the last five meetings, failing to score in four.
In those five meetings, Atleti keeper Jan Oblak was between the sticks, and the visitors will face one of the best in the business yet again. The contrasting fortunes in opening-day matches also back our bet. Our prediction for Atletico Madrid v Malaga is for Atletico to win to nil.
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