Málaga vs Villarreal Prediction & Betting Tips - LaLiga
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by Thobelani Moyo | in LaLiga Predictions
Two teams still searching for their first win, Malaga and Villarreal are set to lock horns at Estadio La Rosaleda on matchday six of La Liga. The visitors have won two of their last three league meetings at this venue and look the better side to secure their first three points; hence our prediction for a Villarreal win.
Malaga are languishing in the bottom four of the league table and have accumulated three points so far. One point separates them from the red dotted line, and an unfavorable outcome here could see them
Juan Funes' men are winless in their last five games and have drawn their last two. Their most recent match was a 1-1 away draw to Celta Vigo.
That was just Los Albicelestes' second goal of the season, highlighting their struggles in front of goal. Only bottom-placed Valencia have scored the fewest goals (1).
Villarreal have no issues in the final third, having scored in four of their last five league games. Despite that, they are in the bottom three with a measly two points to their name.
Wins have also been hard to come by for the Yellow Submarine this season, going five games without a win. Their campaign began with two successive draws against Racing Santander and Atletico Madrid.
However, that has since translated into a three-match losing streak. This includes a recent 2-1 home defeat to Real Betis.
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Málaga v Villarreal Best Betting Odds
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | Bonus |
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3.50 | 3.65 | 2.13 |
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3.76 | 3.63 | 2.00 |
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3.48 | 3.58 | 2.05 |
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3.46 | 3.50 | 2.08 |
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3.72 | 3.58 | 1.98 |
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Málaga vs Villarreal Form
Málaga and Villarreal's standings in the LaLiga
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
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11
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12 | 11 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 0 |
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20
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5 | 12 | 0 | 5 | 7 | -14 |
Málaga and Villarreal Last Matches
0/6 (0%)
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
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6 Sept 2026 - LaLiga
30 Aug 2026 - LaLiga
24 Aug 2026 - LaLiga
19 Aug 2026 - LaLiga
12 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
1/6 (17%)
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
6 Sept 2026 - LaLiga
24 Aug 2026 - LaLiga
12 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
6 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
30 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
25 Jul 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
13 Sept 2026 - LaLiga
30 Aug 2026 - LaLiga
19 Aug 2026 - LaLiga
7 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
20 Jun 2026 - LaLiga 2
7 Jun 2026 - LaLiga 2
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
4/6 (67%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 Sept 2026 - LaLiga
8 Sept 2026 - Champions League
5 Sept 2026 - LaLiga
28 Aug 2026 - LaLiga
23 Aug 2026 - LaLiga
16 Aug 2026 - LaLiga
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
14 Sept 2026 - LaLiga
5 Sept 2026 - LaLiga
5 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
24 May 2026 - LaLiga
13 May 2026 - LaLiga
2 May 2026 - LaLiga
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
8 Sept 2026 - Champions League
28 Aug 2026 - LaLiga
23 Aug 2026 - LaLiga
16 Aug 2026 - LaLiga
8 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
1 Aug 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Málaga vs Villarreal Stats: Head to Head (H2H)
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Average stats (last H2H results)
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10 Sept 2016 - LaLiga
Málaga against Villarreal Lineups: Starting 11
Formation : 4 - 1 - 4 - 1
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Substitutes
C. Lopez
DefenderRafita
A. Pastor
J. Berrocal
MidfielderR. Enriquez
D. Lorenzo
R. Rodriguez
ForwardJuani
A. Nino
E. Jauregi Escobar
J. Munoz
R. Gomez
L. Junior
DefenderS. Mourino
C. Romero
L. Costa
MidfielderA. Diatta
C. Macia
P. Gueye
G. Mikautadze
T. Oluwaseyi
N. Pepe
G. Moreno
Missing players
F. Calero
A. Aznou
MidfielderJ. Cajuste
A. Ochoa
ForwardJ. Lobete
J. Foyth
Most goals and assists
Málaga
Villarreal
A. Nino
(5 Goals)
P. Gueye
(3 Goals)
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G. Mikautadze
(3 Goals)
P. Martinez
(2 Assists)
A. Moleiro
(4 Assists)
Málaga - Villarreal Key Points
- Malaga have won just one of their last four home league meetings against Villarreal.
- Villarreal have lost just one of their last eight league meetings against Malaga.
- Five of Malaga's last seven league encounters against Villarreal have ended in defeat.
- Villarreal have lost just one of their last three away league games this season.
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Our Málaga vs Villarreal Prediction
Meeting for the first time in eight years, both Malaga and Villarreal have underperformed this season. The two sides are still searching for their first win of the season in La Liga and the visitors seem to have the quality to edge this one.
Villarreal have won five of their last seven league meetings with this opponent, including two of their last three away from home. This season, they've suffered just one defeat in their last three away games, making them a competitive team capable of securing all three points. Our Malaga vs Villarreal prediction: Villarreal wins.
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