Malaga vs Deportivo Prediction, Lineups, Betting Pick, Latest La Liga Odds - Monday, August 24th
Malaga welcome Deportivo to their home turf on Monday, August 24th, with both sides eager to kickstart their LaLiga campaigns.
OC Staff - August 24, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT
3 Minute ReadMalaga vs Deportivo: Lineups, Team News and Prediction
Malaga welcome Deportivo to their home turf on Monday, August 24th at 3:30 PM ET, with both sides eager to kickstart their LaLiga campaigns. The hosts find themselves down in 18th position after an opening defeat, while the visitors occupy 10th place following a hard-fought draw in their first fixture.
Malaga vs Deportivo Recent Results
The home side opened their campaign with a disappointing 2-0 defeat away at Atletico Madrid. This continued a worrying trend for the hosts, who have now lost eight of their last nine matches in LaLiga. Meanwhile, the visitors secured a 1-1 draw against Elche in their season opener. However, they are also struggling for momentum, having failed to win any of their last seven matches in LaLiga.
Malaga vs Deportivo Head to Head
The last meeting between these two teams ended in a 1-1 draw in April during their time in the second tier. Over their last six meetings, Malaga have dominated the fixture, winning three and drawing three, leaving Deportivo without a single victory.
The hosts have a superb home record against this opposition, remaining undefeated in 16 of their last 17 home matches against Deportivo in all competitions. Historically, these games are tight, with Malaga seeing under 2.5 goals in six of their last seven matches against Deportivo.
Malaga vs Deportivo Odds
Malaga vs Deportivo Date, Time, and Where to Watch
- Date: Monday, August 24th, 2026
- Time: 3:30 PM ET
- Where to Watch: ESPN+, ESPN Deportes
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Malaga vs Deportivo Probable Lineups
Malaga (4-5-1): Herrero; Rafita, Galilea, Recio, Puga; Muñoz, Lorenzo, Merino, Dotor, Larrubia; Chupe
Deportivo (3-4-1-2): Román; Navarro, Noubi, Ede; Quagliata, Amatucci, Soriano, Alti; Jensen; Nsongo, Aubameyang
Malaga vs Deportivo Team News
Malaga face a selection headache with Aaron Ochoa, Fernando Calero, Diego Murillo, and Adrian Nino all ruled out through injury. Moussa Diarra is also a major doubt for the home side, severely limiting their options. For Deportivo, the injury concerns are minimal, with Noe being the only confirmed absentee after suffering an ankle knock last week.
Malaga vs Deportivo Match Facts
- Malaga have lost 8 of their last 9 matches in LaLiga.
- Malaga are undefeated in 16 of their last 17 home matches against Deportivo in all competitions.
- Malaga have seen under 2.5 goals in 6 of their last 7 matches against Deportivo in all competitions.
- Deportivo have failed to win their last 7 matches in LaLiga.
Prediction: Malaga 1-1 Deportivo
The hosts will rely on their key strength of stealing the ball from the opposition to disrupt the visitors' midfield. However, Malaga's weaknesses in finishing scoring chances and defending set-pieces could prevent them from taking all three points. The visitors like to play with width and attack down the flanks, spearheaded by Aubameyang, but their defensive frailties make a clean sheet unlikely. A repeat of their last meeting's 1-1 draw looks highly probable here.
Best Bet: Under 2.5 Goals (-150) Click here to get the best odds at DraftKings Sportsbook
With Malaga seeing under 2.5 goals in six of their last seven matches against Deportivo, and both teams struggling for league victories, a low-scoring, cagey affair is the smartest play for this Monday night clash.
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