- Full Time
- 89'B. Nsongo
- Ramón Enríquez on for Dani Lorenzo85'
- Julen Lobete on for Izan Merino85'
- 85'B. Nsongo on for Mario Soriano
- 79'Ximo Navarro
- 74'B. Ede on for Miguel Loureiro
- 73'Yeremay Hernández on for Luismi Cruz
- Rafa Rodríguez on for Carlos Dotor73'
- H. Abaida on for Joaquín Muñoz73'
- 62'Diego Villares on for J. Jensen
- 62'David Mella on for Adrià Alti
- David Larrubia61'
- 57'G. Quagliata
- David Larrubia on for Juan Cruz56'
- Half Time
- Chupe (P)34'
- 25'Mario Soriano
- 21'P. Aubameyang
- Kick Off
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1Chupe1 - 2Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang1
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- 2Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang3
- 3Rafa Rodríguez2
- 1Carlos Puga3
- 2David Larrubia3
- 3Lucas Noubi3
- 1Luismi Cruz1
- 1Luismi Cruz3
- 2Giacomo Quagliata1
- 3Ximo Navarro1
- 1Izan Merino68
- 2Dani Lorenzo67
- 3Einar Galilea66
- 1Carlos Puga4
- 2Dani Lorenzo3
- 3Luismi Cruz3
- 1Miguel Loureiro3
- 2David Larrubia2
- 3Giacomo Quagliata1
Malaga vs Deportivo is a Monday-night meeting of two newly promoted sides at La Rosaleda, renewing an old rivalry after years apart in the top flight.
Both clubs are back in La Liga and will target survival, with little to separate them on paper. Andy Francis has the best bets, our score prediction and the head-to-head record below. The game kicks off at 8.30pm BST on Monday, August 24th.
Premium Tips
Andy expects a tight, even contest between two promoted sides, with home advantage the main factor separating them.
| Premium Tip | Odds | Why we’re backing it |
|---|---|---|
| Draw and both teams to score | 15/4 | Malaga and Deportivo arrive in near-identical shape: both promoted from the Segunda, both building for a first top-flight season, and both wary of an early setback. That evenness points to a share of the spoils, while their head-to-head history, four meetings all featuring goals at both ends (3-2, 3-2, 2-0, 4-3), suggests neither defence is likely to keep a clean sheet even in a tight game. Malaga’s Rosaleda return should give the hosts control without overwhelming a well-organised Depor side, so a draw with goals shared at both ends captures the balance nicely at a tempting 15/4. |
| Under 2.5 goals and Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang to score anytime | 7/1 | Two promoted sides feeling each other out points to a cagey, low-scoring affair, with under 2.5 goals rated the shrewder line in a match where both teams are more concerned with avoiding defeat than chasing goals. Deportivo’s likeliest route to a goal is Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, whose class shone through immediately, the veteran marking his La Liga debut for the club with a goal and showing he still has the instincts to find the net at this level. Backing the experienced striker to score anytime, in a game more likely to be tight than open, combines match state with individual quality at 7/1. |
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How Malaga go into the game
Malaga are back in La Liga after winning promotion from the Segunda, and La Rosaleda will be rocking for the club’s top-flight return. That backing could unsettle any visitor.
Survival is the aim, and a positive start at home against a fellow promoted side would set the right tone. Feeding off the crowd will be central to the plan.
How Deportivo de La Coruna go into the game
Deportivo are also back in La Liga after promotion from the Segunda, completing a remarkable return for one of Spanish football’s fallen giants. Consolidating at this level is the target.
This is a winnable opening away day against a side of similar standing, so Depor will fancy their chances of taking something. Matching Malaga’s intensity will be key.
Malaga vs Deportivo de La Coruna head-to-head
| Date | Home | Score | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/04/18 | Deportivo de La Coruna | 3-2 | Malaga |
| 19/11/17 | Malaga | 3-2 | Deportivo de La Coruna |
| 15/04/17 | Deportivo de La Coruna | 2-0 | Malaga |
| 26/11/16 | Malaga | 4-3 | Deportivo de La Coruna |
The clubs last met in the top flight in 2017-18, sharing a run of high-scoring games with honours even. They renew the rivalry now after years apart.
Malaga vs Deportivo de La Coruna predictions & betting tips
| Our Prediction | Odds & Bookmaker | Confidence | Why We’re Backing It |
|---|---|---|---|
| Malaga or Draw (Double Chance) | 4/9 | ⭐⭐⭐ | Home advantage between two evenly matched sides. |
| Under 2.5 goals | 8/15 | ⭐⭐ | A cagey promoted-side clash expected. |
| Both teams to score | 11/10 | ⭐⭐ | Recent meetings between these sides brought goals. |
| Draw | 11/5 | ⭐⭐ | Little to separate two promoted sides. |
| Malaga 1-1 Deportivo | 11/2 | ⭐⭐ | Our headline scoreline for a close contest. |
Malaga vs Deportivo de La Coruna score prediction
There is little to choose between two promoted sides of similar standing, and both will be wary of an early defeat. Malaga’s home advantage could just about tip the balance, but we can see the points being shared in a tight contest. Score prediction: Malaga 1-1 Deportivo de La Coruna.
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