Real Madrid vs Málaga Prediction & Picks - LaLiga
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by Carlos Zabala | in LaLiga Picks
With a hat-trick from Mbappé and a team as organized as it was dynamic, Mourinho's Real Madrid put on a masterclass, convincingly defeating Real Sociedad in their first match of the 2026/2027 season at the Bernabéu. They will host the newly promoted Málaga there.
In the first match of the season, Madrid needed a late goal from Espí to secure their first three points against Espanyol. In what has been Madrid's busiest summer transfer window of the year, Dumfries, Konaté, Silva, Cucurella, and Diomandé have strengthened the midfield and defense and will also provide cover for Bellingham, Vinícius, and Mbappé, whom Mourinho has returned to his most natural position: center forward.
Real Madrid boasts a deep squad, allowing Mourinho, despite some injuries, to make tactical changes to compete for both the league title and the Champions League, whose return is just around the corner. Málaga has only managed 1 out of a possible 6 points since their return to the second division. In their last four stints in the top flight, the Málaga side has had slow starts; on three previous occasions, they failed to win any of their first three matches, and it seems likely that this will happen again on Sunday against Real Madrid.
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Real Madrid vs Málaga Form
Table
| Teams | Pts | P | W | D | L | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
2
|
6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | +4 |
|
16
|
1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | -2 |
Real Madrid and Málaga Latest Matches
5/6 (83%)
1/6 (17%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 26, 2026 - LaLiga
Aug 22, 2026 - LaLiga
Aug 16, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 12, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 8, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 1, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 26, 2026 - LaLiga
Aug 1, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
May 23, 2026 - LaLiga
May 14, 2026 - LaLiga
Apr 21, 2026 - LaLiga
Apr 10, 2026 - LaLiga
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 22, 2026 - LaLiga
Aug 16, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 12, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 8, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
May 17, 2026 - LaLiga
May 10, 2026 - LaLiga
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 24, 2026 - LaLiga
Aug 19, 2026 - LaLiga
Aug 12, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 7, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 6, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Jul 30, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
1/6 (17%)
5/6 (83%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 24, 2026 - LaLiga
Aug 12, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Aug 6, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Jul 30, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Jul 25, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Jun 14, 2026 - LaLiga 2
4/6 (67%)
0/6 (0%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
Aug 19, 2026 - LaLiga
Aug 7, 2026 - Clubs Friendlies
Jun 20, 2026 - LaLiga 2
Jun 7, 2026 - LaLiga 2
May 31, 2026 - LaLiga 2
May 16, 2026 - LaLiga 2
Real Madrid against Málaga : Head to Head (H2H)
100 %
0 %
0 %
Average stats (last H2H results)
Apr 15, 2018 - LaLiga
Nov 25, 2017 - LaLiga
May 21, 2017 - LaLiga
Jan 21, 2017 - LaLiga
Málaga v Real Madrid last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 2 - 3 - 1
Formation : 4 - 4 - 2
Substitutes
S. Mestre
A. Lunin
DefenderT. Alexander-Arnold
M. Rivas
A. Ruediger
M. Cucurella
MidfielderJ. Cestero
E. Camavinga
ForwardC. Espi
Y. Diomande
A. Ciria
B. Diaz
C. Lopez
DefenderA. Pastor
J. Salinas
MidfielderR. Enriquez
P. Martinez
J. Otu
R. Rodriguez
ForwardD. Larrubia
J. Lobete
Juani
H. Abaida
E. Jauregi Escobar
Missing players
F. Mendy
E. Militao
R. Asencio
MidfielderA. Tchouameni
T. Pitarch Pinar
ForwardRodrygo
Endrick
F. Calero
M. Diarra
D. Murillo
MidfielderA. Ochoa
ForwardA. Nino
Most goals and assists
Real Madrid
Málaga
K. Mbappe
(3 Goals)
Chupete
(1 Goals)
J. Bellingham
(2 Assists)
Real Madrid and Málaga Stats in LaLiga
Real Madrid - Málaga Key Points
- Mbappé had 7 shots inside the penalty area in the previous match
- Real Madrid hasn't faced Málaga since 2018
- Málaga completed 90% of their attempted passes in the 0-0 draw against Real Sociedad
- Real Madrid registered 20 shots, 11 of which were on target against Real Sociedad
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Our Real Madrid vs Málaga Prediction
Real Madrid has a history of dominance against Málaga, having lost only once in 36 matches. Furthermore, at home, since the Ancelotti era, they have rarely struggled to defeat newly promoted teams at the Bernabéu; they have won the last nine times that has been the case.
Real Madrid had a spectacular second half against Real Sociedad; when they accelerated the ball with low passes, they effortlessly broke through the visitors' lines. Málaga will experience this firsthand on Sunday.
Our prediction for Real Madrid vs Malaga is: Real Madrid to win both halves.
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