La Liga· Regular Season - 8· Estadio La Rosaleda
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Malaga vs Espanyol Prediction & Betting Tips
Friday, 9 October 2026 · Kick-off
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| Selection | Probability | Fair odds | Best odds |
|---|---|---|---|
| AH2 +1.5Espanyol +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 87% | 1.15 | 1.09 |
| AH1 +1.5Malaga +1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 80% | 1.25 | 1.12 |
| U3.5Under 3.5 goals | 73% | 1.37 | 1.28 |
| X2Espanyol or Draw | 70% | 1.43 | 1.45 |
| 1XMalaga or Draw | 62% | 1.61 | 1.54 |
| BTTS YesBoth teams to score | 53% | 1.87 | 1.75 |
| U2.5Under 2.5 goals | 53% | 1.88 | 1.88 |
| O2.5Over 2.5 goals | 47% | 2.14 | 2.07 |
| BTTS NoBoth teams NOT to score | 47% | 2.15 | 2.01 |
| 2Espanyol to win | 38% | 2.63 | 2.70 |
| XDraw | 32% | 3.12 | 3.31 |
| 1Malaga to win | 30% | 3.33 | 2.96 |
| O3.5Over 3.5 goals | 27% | 3.71 | 3.40 |
| AH2 -1.5Espanyol -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 20% | 5.07 | 5.05 |
| AH1 -1.5Malaga -1.5 (Asian Handicap) | 13% | 7.80 | 5.80 |
Malaga vs Espanyol odds comparison
Best price in each market highlighted.
| Bookmaker | 1 | X | 2 | O2.5 | U2.5 | BTTS | No BTTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Hill | 2.80 | 3.10 | 2.50 | - | - | 1.75 | 2.00 |
| 1xBet | 2.96 | 3.31 | 2.66 | 2.07 | 1.88 | 1.73 | 2.01 |
| Dafabet | 2.80 | 3.20 | 2.70 | - | - | - | - |
| Bet365 | 2.88 | 3.20 | 2.60 | 2.00 | 1.80 | 1.75 | 2.00 |
| Marathonbet | 2.91 | 3.26 | 2.62 | 2.01 | 1.82 | 1.73 | 1.99 |
| Betfair | 2.80 | 3.10 | 2.60 | 2.00 | 1.73 | 1.73 | 2.05 |
| BetVictor | 2.80 | 3.30 | 2.55 | 1.94 | 1.74 | 1.78 | 2.05 |
| Pinnacle | 2.97 | 3.23 | 2.63 | 2.11 | 1.80 | - | - |
| SBO | 2.74 | 3.14 | 2.52 | 2.11 | 1.80 | - | - |
| Betano | 2.77 | 3.25 | 2.60 | 2.07 | 1.78 | 1.78 | 1.98 |
Malaga vs Espanyol preview & analysis
Match preview
Malaga host Espanyol in the La Liga (Regular Season - 8) at Estadio La Rosaleda on Friday, 9 October 2026, with kick-off at 19:00 UTC. Here's our full prediction, built from bookmaker prices, current form and head-to-head data.
Team form
Malaga are struggling for results, with 0 wins, 2 draws and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 2 and conceding 9. Most recently they lost to Getafe 0-1 away. They're 20th in the table with 4 points from 8 games. Espanyol are struggling for results, with 1 win, 1 draw and 3 defeats in their last 5 matches, scoring 6 and conceding 8. Most recently they lost to Elche 1-3 at home. They're 12th in the table with 8 points from 8 games.
Head to head
In the last 6 meetings between these sides, Malaga have won 0, Espanyol have won 6 and 0 ended level. Those games averaged 2.7 goals, and both teams scored in 1 of them.
What the numbers say
Our model makes Espanyol narrow favourites: Malaga 30%, draw 32%, Espanyol 38%. We expect around 2.5 goals (1.2 - 1.4 in expected goals), with 47% for over 2.5 and 53% for both teams to score.
Recent form
Malaga- 20 SeptAGetafe0-1
- 17 SeptHVillarreal1-3
- 13 SeptACelta Vigo1-1
- 6 SeptHLevante0-0
- 30 AugAReal Madrid0-4
Espanyol- 18 SeptHElche1-3
- 15 SeptARayo Vallecano1-2
- 12 SeptAOsasuna2-0
- 6 SeptHSevilla1-1
- 29 AugAReal Sociedad1-2
Head to head
La Liga table
| # | Team | P | W | D | L | GD | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Barcelona | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | +27 | 24 |
| 2 |  Atletico Madrid | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | +10 | 19 |
| 3 |  Real Betis | 8 | 6 | 1 | 1 | +5 | 19 |
| 4 |  Real Madrid | 8 | 6 | 0 | 2 | +11 | 18 |
| 5 |  Sevilla | 8 | 4 | 2 | 2 | +1 | 14 |
| 6 |  Real Sociedad | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | -3 | 13 |
| 7 |  Alaves | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | +4 | 11 |
| 8 |  Deportivo La Coruna | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | +1 | 10 |
| 9 |  Celta Vigo | 8 | 1 | 5 | 2 | +2 | 8 |
| 10 |  Athletic Club | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | +1 | 8 |
| 11 |  Villarreal | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| 12 | Espanyol | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| 13 |  Rayo Vallecano | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | -5 | 8 |
| 14 |  Getafe | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -6 | 8 |
| 15 |  Racing Santander | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -10 | 8 |
| 16 |  Osasuna | 8 | 2 | 2 | 4 | -10 | 8 |
| 17 |  Levante | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | -4 | 6 |
| 18 |  Elche | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | -6 | 6 |
| 19 |  Valencia | 8 | 1 | 2 | 5 | -9 | 5 |
| 20 | Malaga | 8 | 0 | 4 | 4 | -9 | 4 |
Malaga vs Espanyol: FAQ
Who is the favourite to win Malaga vs Espanyol?
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Espanyol are favourites. Our model gives Malaga a 30% chance of winning, Espanyol 38%, and the draw 32%.
Will both teams score in Malaga vs Espanyol?
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We rate both teams to score at 53%, so it's close to a coin flip.
When does Malaga vs Espanyol kick off?
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Malaga vs Espanyol kicks off at 19:00 UTC on Friday, 9 October 2026 at Estadio La Rosaleda, Malaga.
