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Sparks will fly as Malaga and Deportivo La Coruna, two newly promoted sides, battle for supremacy in the second round of La Liga at La Rosaleda on Monday.
The hosts will look to extend their unbeaten run at this stadium as they gear up for their first top-flight home game in eight years.
Deportivo, on the other hand, are eyeing their first win in La Liga since April 2018.
Read our Malaga vs Deportivo La Coruna prediction, preview and betting tips below, and make sure to check out our today's betting tips page for more of our expert predictions.
Malaga vs Deportivo La Coruna key stats
- Three of the last four H2Hs ended in stalemates.
- Six of Malaga's last seven outings produced goals at both ends.
- Fewer than three goals were scored in six of the last seven meetings between Malaga and Deportivo La Coruna.
Malaga vs Deportivo La Coruna preview: An even contest
Malaga vs Deportivo La Coruna — Tale of the Tape
| Malaga | vs | Deportivo La Coruna |
|---|---|---|
| 18th | Position | 9th |
| 0 | Points | 1 |
| 0 | Goals For | 1 |
| 2 | Goals Against | 1 |
| 0 | Clean Sheets | 0 |
| 8th | Home / Away Rank | N/A |
*These figures were accurate at the time of publishing.
Malaga and Deportivo La Coruna suffered a joint relegation from La Liga at the end of the 2017/18 season, kicking off a matching eight-year journey through Spain's lower tiers.
Both teams immediately tried to claw their way back to the top flight, and although they both clashed in the La Liga 2 promotion playoffs in their very first year down, neither side was able to secure a return.
Now, after marching upward together, they are set to lock horns at Estadio La Rosaleda.
Interestingly, Malaga have lost only one game at this stadium across all competitions in 2026, while Deportivo have conversely lost only one away game over the course of the year.
Malaga are struggling with injuries, with up to four players ruled out of this contest, including defenders Diego Murillo (ACL) and Fernando Calero (broken rib), as well as midfielder Aaron Ochoa (meniscus) and forward Adrian Nino (muscle).
Juan Funes' troops kicked off their new campaign with a 2-0 defeat against Atletico Madrid, while Deportivo were held to a 1-1 draw against Elche in their La Liga opener.
Deportivo coach Antonio Hidalgo will be unable to call upon the services of Noe Carillo, as the midfielder is still recovering from a muscular injury sustained in their final pre-season fixture against Real Madrid.
The visitors also have a poor track record against Malaga, with no wins in the last six encounters between these outfits (D3, L3).
Malaga vs Deportivo La Coruna form guide & betting tips
| Malaga | vs | Deportivo La Coruna |
|---|---|---|
L
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La Liga Form |
D
|
| 0 | Points | 1 |
| 18th | Form Table | 9th |
| 0 | Goals For | 1 |
| 2 | Goals Against | 1 |
D
W
L
D
L
|
Form (All Comps) |
D
D
W
L
D
|
Whispers Predicts: Malaga 1-1 Deportivo La Coruna
At 33/20 (2.65), Malaga are considered favourites by the bookmakers.
However, six of Malaga's last seven matches, three of Deportivo's last five games, and three of the last four H2Hs ended in stalemates, so we believe the spoils will be shared at the end of this fixture.
Both teams also found the net in six of the hosts' last seven outings, and this is priced at 23/20 (2.15).
We also fancy a 1-1 correct score at 5/1 (6.00). This landed in two of the last three clashes between these sides.
> Under 2.5 total goals at 11/20 (1.55) | Likelihood: Probable
> BTTS – Yes at 23/20 (2.15) | Likelihood: Probable
> Match result: Draw at 21/10 (3.10) | Likelihood: Possible
> Draw & BTTS – Yes at 7/2 (4.50) | Likelihood: Possible
> Correct Score: 1-1 at 5/1 (6.00) | Likelihood: Possible