Celta vs Malaga prediction: team news, lineups, expert analysis
In the 5th round of La Liga on September 13, 2026, Celta will face Malaga. The home side will be looking to beat this opponent.
Celta vs Malaga team news and expert analysis
The Vigo club reached the Europa League play-offs last season. At the same time, they also improved domestically, finishing sixth with 54 points. However, they made a poor start to the new campaign, drawing 0-0 with Valencia and then losing to both Osasuna and Athletic at home. They shared the points with Real Sociedad and Getafe as well, with both matches ending in draws.
The side from La Rosaleda, which had recently dropped into the third tier, finished fourth in the Segunda in the spring before winning the play-offs. Having thus returned to La Liga, they drew at home with fellow newcomers Deportivo, while suffering away defeats to both Atletico and Real Madrid. They then drew 0-0 with Levante.
Giráldez's side have averaged just 0.4 goals per game while conceding one. The newcomers have scored 0.25 goals per match while conceding 1.75.
Head to Head matches: Celta vs Malaga
The last three encounters produced two Malaga wins and one draw, although the sides have not met since 2018.
Who better to beat, and where, than a newcomer at home? We recommend backing the experienced and ambitious hosts to win (odds – 1.77).
Celta vs Malaga: key statistics and trends
- Celta have yet to win this season
- 40% of Celta's matches end with both teams scoring, while the average total is 1.4 goals per game
- Malaga have lost two of their four matches this season
- 25% of Malaga's matches end with both teams scoring, while the average total is 2.0 goals per game
Celta vs Malaga: Possible starting lineups
Celta play in a 1-3-4-3 formation (possible lineup): Radu - Faye, Starfelt, Rodriguez - Carreira, Moriba, Febas, Nunez - Douvikas, Gonzalez, Svedberg
Malaga play in a 1-4-1-4-1 formation (possible lineup): Herrero - Garrido, Galilea, Recio, Puga - Merino - Munoz, Lorenzo, Dotor, Cruz - Rubio
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