Malaga CF
- Malaga CF have won four of their last five matches and drawn the other (W4, D1).
- Since the appointment of Juan Funes in November 2025, Malaga are well placed to secure promotion to LaLiga, although they must overcome Las Palmas on Wednesday to get there.
Las Palmas
- Las Palmas have won two of their last five (D1, L2).
- Las Palmas have won three of their last five away matches but have conceded an average of 2.00 goals per away match in that time.
Head-to-Head
Malaga CF have won three and drawn one of the last four meetings between the sides in all competitions, and on the road last weekend they secured a much-needed first-leg advantage.
Key Players
- Juan Funes, who has instilled a great degree of tactical discipline and organisation since November 2025, has been a revelation in charge of the 'Glorioso'.
- Chupe has been in excellent form of late, netting five of Malaga's last ten goals in five matches, while Rafa Rodriguez is an excellent creator from deep, notching three assists in their last five.
- Las Palmas are a free-flowing, possession-based side with Luis Garcia's men liking to use the width of the field to stretch their opponents.
Betting Insights
- Malaga CF are slight favorites at 2.23, with Las Palmas available at 3.32.
- Both teams to score - Yes is our main selection at 1.7.
Prediction
- With home advantage and the advantage of the first-leg victory, Malaga CF will be confident that they can progress to the next round of this promotion play-off.
- As the second-leg hosts, we'll back them to edge out Las Palmas in a close contest with the final result.
