Malaga (home)
- The contrast in style of Malaga CF and Las Palmas should ensure an exciting, end-to-end game in Andalusia on Saturday with both clubs in the promotion race going into the final eight games of the campaign.
- Malaga’s young coach Juan Funes has been true to his roots in creating a vibrant 4-3-3 system that thrives on high-tempo play and directness.
- The home side have won two and drawn three of their last five LaLiga 2 fixtures, which isn’t bad form but three straight draws with Leganes, FC Andorra and Deportivo La Coruna haven’t helped them move above Las Palmas, who have won three of their last five with consecutive home victories over Granada and SD Huesca.
- Malaga are stronger at home than away and have won ten, drawn six and lost only once in 17 at Estadio La Rosaleda, averaging 2.06 goals for and 1.12 against.
Las Palmas (away)
- Las Palmas are the possession team, playing through the thirds and looking to control the game through patient midfield build-up, but Malaga are more direct and vertical in their style.
- Luis Garcia, who took over in July 2025, has been patient and methodical in getting Las Palmas to play in a certain way.
- He has been rewarded with back-to-back home wins, but results away from home in 2025-26 have been less impressive with only five wins, seven draws and four losses from 16.
- Las Palmas have lost their last two away games.
Head-to-Head
- Malaga CF and Las Palmas are tied on 57 points after 34 LaLiga 2 fixtures.
- Las Palmas are fourth and Malaga are sixth.
Key Players
- Chupe
- 16 goals in 31 LaLiga 2 appearances this season.
- Four in his last five matches.
- Ale Garcia
- 7 in 26 this term.
- Often provides the spark.
Betting Insights
- The odds favor a home win here at 2.32.
- Back Over 2.5 goals at 2.1.
- Both Teams to Score - Yes at 1.8.
- We think Funes’ young side have enough momentum and firepower to overcome Las Palmas.
Prediction
Back Malaga to edge it, with a high chance of Both Teams to Score and Over 2.5 goals .
